Hello, thank you for reading the OpsNow FinOps blog series.

Part 1
At OpsNow FinOps, we looked at the meaning of FinOps Certified Platform (FCP), the process of obtaining certification, and its global standards.
Part 2
We focused on why OpsNow FinOps is more attractive to Korean companies and discussed what differentiates it from global solutions.

This article, Part 3, introduces how FCP certification guarantees Operational Optimization Value and presents domestic cases that have actually been implemented.
Through this article, we would like to show how Korean companies can improve cloud operations and save money through OpsNow FinOps, ultimately accelerating digital innovation.    

Please check it out.

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1. FCP Certification: A Measure of Global Standards

FCP (FinOps Certified Platform) certification checks whether the system provides Cloud Cost Visibility, Operation Optimization, and Resource Automation based on global standards.
By achieving this certification, OpsNow FinOps is officially proven to be a trusted solution that elevates overall operational efficiency.
This goes beyond simple ‘price competitiveness’, it shows that our technological capabilities are recognized by experts and that our product performance is on par with global solutions.

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2. Why OpsNow FinOps is Optimized for Korean Companies

1) Quick decision-making & immediate response

• Korean companies are known for fast decision-making and strong field execution ability.
• With an intuitive UI and real-time monitoring, OpsNow FinOps helps users optimize resources instantly with simple and fast actions.
• Tip: In companies where the person in charge has more authority, tools that allow you to analyze costs immediately with minimal clicks and apply optimized suggestions are ideal.

2) Korean language support & customized reporting capabilities

• Global solutions often inconvenience customers by providing technical support mainly in English or using overseas solutions that are not localized.
• OpsNow FinOps offers a 100% Korean interface and customized reports reflecting the domestic business environment and culture, making internal communication and reporting easier.
• Tip: If reporting formats differ across departments such as IT, finance, and accounting, offering customized reports per team improves collaboration efficiency.

3) Flexible support for the complex budget and account structure of domestic companies

• Korean companies often manage costs based on complex structures like project, department, and account.
• OpsNow FinOps flexibly supports various budget structures, including project-driven budgets, departmental allocation, and account-specific management.

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3. OpsNow FinOps: 5 Real-Life Cases

Let’s take a closer look at why OpsNow FinOps is an optimized tool for Korean businesses through real customer success stories.

Case 1: Reduce cloud costs and accelerate digital transformation.
Case 2: Automate unused resource optimization & JIRA interworking.
Case 3: Automate the deployment of White Label & cost management by task.
Case 4: Secure visibility into cloud use by company/department and manage commitment risk.
Case 5: AI-based anomaly cost detection prevents over-costs.

Case 1: Reduce Cloud Costs and Accelerate Digital Transformation

FCP Key Factors: Cost Visibility & Optimization

Background

• Company A experienced a rapid increase in cloud usage as services expanded, resulting in rising average monthly cloud costs.
• The previous global FinOps solution was slow to analyze and lacked detailed optimization features, making it hard to balance digital innovation and cost control.

OpsNow FinOps Solution

• AI-based anomaly cost detection
  Detects unexpected costs in real time for quick response.
• Resource Optimization Capabilities
  Automatically identifies inefficient instances and suggests options like reserved instance strategies.
• Domestic Enterprise Customized Analysis Report
  Shows cost distribution by department and project at a glance for faster decision-making.

Result

• $45K average monthly savings.
• 70% improvement in resource efficiency.
• Accelerated deployment and ROI.
  
  

Case 2: Automate Unused Resource Optimization & JIRA Interworking

FCP Key Elements: Automation & Collaboration
Background:

• Company B’s unused resources in development and testing environments caused unnecessary costs.
• They used collaboration tools like JIRA, but it was difficult to link them with global FCP solutions.

OpsNow FinOps Solution

• AI-based Optimization
  Automatically detects unused resources and issues alarms.
• Automated JIRA Interworking
  Smoothly integrates with Korean-used collaboration tools, instantly creating tasks and tracking optimization status.

Result

• 30% reduction in cloud costs.
• 50% improvement in optimization efficiency.
• Real-time collaboration dramatically improved operational efficiency.
  
  

Case 3: Automate Deployment of White Label & Cost Management by Task

FCP Key Elements: Cost Allocation (Chargeback/Showback) & Automation
Background

• Company C, with over 250 projects running simultaneously, found it hard to track individual project costs.
• Global solutions could not reflect Korea-specific structures like segmented projects, departments, and accounts.

OpsNow FinOps Solution

• White Label Features
  Create customized cost management systems with enterprise-specific UI/branding.
• Automatic Budget Allocation
  Supports various budget methods and increases management efficiency with automatic distribution.

Result

• 60% improvement in work convenience.
• Cost consistency error rate reduced to 0.
• Efficient management of complex budgets, improving satisfaction.
  
  

Case 4: Visibility into Cloud Use by Department & Commitment Risk Management

FCP Key Factors: Cost Visibility & Forecasting
Background

• Each department managed cloud costs separately, causing redundant spending and inefficiency.
• Commitment discounts were applied, but shortfall risks (not meeting the contract amount) weren't well-managed.
• Also, due to low understanding of CSP’s arrangement structure, improper purchases led to cost inefficiencies.

OpsNow FinOps Solution

• Enterprise Integration Dashboard
  Monitor all departments, accounts, and projects in one screen to understand the cost flow at a glance.
• Department-Specific Views & Permission Control
  Each department accesses only relevant info, while overall costs are centralized.
• Contract Shortfall Forecast
  Predicts burnout of contracts in real time to minimize shortfall risks.
• Optimal Agreement Management
  Recommend the right setup for your enterprise cloud environment to proactively prevent contract purchase risks.
  
  

Result

• Established enterprise-wide cost control.
• Reduced shortfall management time (from months → days).
• Eliminated redundancy, improved department-level cost efficiency.
• Optimized contract management.
  
  

Case 5: AI-Based Anomaly Cost Detection Prevents Over-Costs

FCP Key Elements: Anomaly Detection & Real-Time Monitoring
Background

• As enterprise scale increased, cloud usage became complex, leading to unanticipated costs.
• Manual analysis delayed detection and response.

OpsNow FinOps Solution

• AI-Based Pattern Learning & Anomaly Detection
  Learns account and project usage patterns in real time and detects irregularities automatically.
• Automatic Alert System
  Sends real-time alerts and guides through root cause analysis.
• Security Threat Detection
  Detects abnormal access or usage to reduce security risks.
  
  

Result

• Prevented monthly over-costs worth tens of millions of KRW.
• Improved operational stability with fast responses.
• Reduced risk of security breaches.
  
  

Conclusion: FCP Certified OpsNow: High Efficiency and Reliability

OpsNow FinOps meets global standards for cloud cost management with FCP certification.
It offers more than just savings—supporting fast decision-making and handling specific budget structures.

• FCP certification: Cost and operational management capabilities that meet global standards.
• Enhanced cost visibility & collaboration: Optimized collaboration between departments such as IT and finance teams.
• AI-driven automation: Real-time detection of inefficient costs and immediate action.
• Specialized in Korean companies: Perfect response to the domestic.
• Environment, budget structure, and cooperation tools
  
  

This introduction of OpsNow FinOps is expected to not only lower cloud costs but also increase efficiency and reliability across business operations.

Introduction Inquiries: If you need consultation or additional materials on OpsNow FinOps, please feel free to contact us.

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Good Information to See Together

• Part 1: OpsNow FinOps, FinOps Certified Platform (FCP) Certification!
• Part 2: Introduction of OpsNow FinOps

Next Blog Preview

• In the fourth episode, we'll take a detailed look at how OpsNow FinOps’ latest AI capabilities are transforming cloud cost management. 
• We will especially analyze how AI-based automation is changing cost management through real use cases. So, please stay tuned!

That concludes the third installment of the FCP-certified blog series, featuring OpsNow FinOps, the first FCP-certified platform to optimize cloud costs and improve operational efficiency.

Thank you.

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