Optimising Network Traffic Costs with Vantage

Don't Panic! It's Just Data

Managing network traffic efficiently is essential to control cloud costs. Network flow

reports are critical in providing detailed insights into data movement across cloud

environments. These reports help organisations identify usage patterns, track

bandwidth consumption, and uncover inefficiencies that may lead to higher expenses.

With a clear understanding of how data flows, businesses can make informed decisions

to optimise traffic, reduce unnecessary data transfers, and allocate resources more

effectively. This helps lower cloud costs, improves network performance, and enhances

security by revealing unusual or potentially harmful traffic patterns.

In this episode, Wayne Eckerson from Eckerson Group speaks to Ben Schaechter,

CEO of Vantage, about optimising network traffic costs with Vantage’s Network Flow

Reports.

Key Takeaways:

● Network Flow Reports provide detailed insights into AWS costs.

● They help identify specific resources driving network traffic costs.

● Organisations can reduce costs by up to 90% with proper configuration.

● The shift towards cost management in cloud services is critical.

● FinOps teams are becoming essential for cloud cost optimization.

● Anomaly detection can alert teams to unexpected cost spikes.

● Vantage integrates with multiple cloud providers for comprehensive cost

management.

● Effective cost management does not have to impact production workflows.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to Vantage and Network Flow Reports

02:52 - Understanding Network Flow Reports and Their Impact

06:09 - Real-World Applications and Case Studies

09:03 - The Shift in Cost Management Focus

11:54 - Tangible Benefits of Implementing Network Flow Reports

15:07 - The Role of FinOps in Cost Optimization

18:00 - Conclusion and Future Insights