FinOps Program: 4-Week Assessment

About SoftServe

SoftServe is a digital authority, operating at the cutting edge of technology. We reveal, transform, accelerate, and optimize the way enterprises and software companies do business. With expertise across healthcare, retail, media, financial services, software, we implement end-to-end solutions, delivering the innovation, quality, and speed that our clients’ users expect.

Implementing a strong FinOps (Cloud Financial Operations) practice in your enterprise enables you to optimize your Azure subscription and service costs while realizing the benefits of an agile organization.

SoftServe offers a complete approach to implementing a mature FinOps practice, from planning your enterprise's roadmap to full FinOps maturity, to assessing your workloads before and after migration to Azure to ensure optimal performance and run cost. Wherever you are on your Azure journey, SoftServe has the tools and real-world experience to help you gain the maximum benefit from your Azure subscription and services

Kickstart FinOps in Four Weeks

Based on SoftServe FinOps Framework and industry best practices, we conduct a series of workshops with the client and review existing structures and processes in the areas of Organizational Readiness, Azure subscription FinOps Architecture, Azure Cloud Operational Architecture and KPIs & Reporting. At the end of four weeks, SoftServe will deliver a complete FinOps Assessment and Program guide, including:

• FinOps KPIs
• Microsoft Cost Management Baseline Report Templates
• FinOps Communication Plan
• Azure AUP & Tagging Architecture
• Azure Operational RACI
• FinOps Maturity Roadmap
• Change Readiness Status w/Remedial Actions

Agenda

Week 1 Kick-off Workshop

• Identify stakeholders, schedule and deliverables review
• Organizational Readiness Overview
• Azure FinOps Architecture Overview
• Azure Operational Architecture Overview
• Microsoft Cost Management KPI/Reporting Overview

Week 2-3 Client Workshops covering FinOps Disciplines

• Organizational Readiness
• EA Review Process
• Azure Governance & AUP
• Azure Solution Architecture Practices
• Learning Enablement
• FinOps Architecture Overview
• Organizational Structure
• Chart of Accounts
• Azure Tagging Architecture
• Azure Identity & Access Management
• Operational Architecture Overview
• FinOps Roles & Responsibilities
• Azure Service Optimization Practices
• Automation & CMDB
• App Modernization
• Azure Solution Review Process
• KPI/Reporting Overview
• Key Performance Indicators
• Cost Reports: Microsoft Cost Management
• Azure Reservation Planning
• Communication Plan
• Accountability Model

Week 4 Assessment Results

• Program Gap Analysis with recommendations
• Prepare and present FinOps Program Plan & Roadmap
• FinOps KPIs
• Microsoft Cost Management: Baseline Report Templates
• FinOps Communication Plan
• Azure AUP & Tagging Architecture
• Azure Operational RACI
• FinOps Maturity Roadmap
• Change Readiness Status w/Remedial Actions

The price quoted is indicative and will vary depending upon the actual complexity and scope.