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Apptio unveils FinOps tools to tackle soaring AI cloud costs
Virtualisation

Apptio unveils FinOps tools to tackle soaring AI cloud costs

Apptio updates IBM Cloudability and Kubecost platforms with FinOps tools to help firms manage soaring AI cloud costs and optimise tech spending.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Apptio launches tools to clarify AI & hybrid IT investment
Software-as-a-Service

Apptio launches tools to clarify AI & hybrid IT investment

Apptio unveils AI TCO & Usage and Hybrid IT TCO Impact tools to boost transparency and control over AI and hybrid IT investment costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Barracuda names Michelle Hodges as head of global channels
Firewalls

Barracuda names Michelle Hodges as head of global channels

Barracuda Networks has appointed Michelle Hodges as Senior VP of Global Channels to expand its partner ecosystem and drive global growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Apptio unveils brand new AI and sustainability features
FinOps

Apptio unveils brand new AI and sustainability features

Apptio has unveiled new features in its TBM and FinOps solutions, enhancing support for technology investment management and promoting sustainability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
IBM expands Apptio software availability on Azure Marketplace
Digital Transformation

IBM expands Apptio software availability on Azure Marketplace

IBM is integrating its Apptio portfolio into Microsoft Azure, expanding software availability on the Azure Marketplace to 14 more countries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
IBM named leader in Gartner's cloud finance tools report
DevOps

IBM named leader in Gartner's cloud finance tools report

IBM has been recognised as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Financial Management Tools for its IBM Cloudability product.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
EY & IBM expand collaboration, anticipate innovative solutions
Unified Communications

EY & IBM expand collaboration, anticipate innovative solutions

EY and IBM deepen collaboration by integrating Apptio software. This alliance introduces three new solutions aimed at optimising enterprise technology spending.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
IBM Cloudability named cloud cost management leader by Forrester
DevOps

IBM Cloudability named cloud cost management leader by Forrester

IBM Cloudability has been named a leader in cloud cost management by Forrester Research, excelling in 20 of 25 criteria within the Q3 2024 Forrester Wave report.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
BlackLine appoints Jeremy Ung as new Chief Technology Officer
Hyperscale

BlackLine appoints Jeremy Ung as new Chief Technology Officer

Jeremy Ung joins digital finance transformation leader, BlackLine, Inc. as CTO, leveraging over two decades of software engineering expertise to guide their cloud platform's tech direction.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Apptio and Protiviti partner to control cloud infrastructure spending
EduTech

Apptio and Protiviti partner to control cloud infrastructure spending

Apptio partners with Protiviti Australia to help local enterprises control their cloud infrastructure spending amid economic challenges.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2023
Apptio acquires Cloudwiry, empowers enterprise cloud transformation
FinOps

Apptio acquires Cloudwiry, empowers enterprise cloud transformation

Apptio acquires Cloudwiry, a market expert in multi-cloud savings automation and FinOps, to enhance cloud cost management capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jan 2023
Apptio expands strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services
Unified Communications

Apptio expands strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services

Apptio states it will expand its AWS footprint and AWS will continue to offer Apptio's products directly to its customers in AWS Marketplace.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022
Apptio appoints Mark West as Regional Vice President for Australia & New Zealand
Software-as-a-Service

Apptio appoints Mark West as Regional Vice President for Australia & New Zealand

Software provider Apptio appoints Mark West as Regional VP for Australia and New Zealand to help firms manage cloud costs and budget waste.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2022
Apptio expands AWS Strategic Collaboration Agreement
Hyperscale

Apptio expands AWS Strategic Collaboration Agreement

Apptio expands partnership with AWS to enhance cloud services and offer new tools for confident decision-making.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2022
Apptio releases new Cloud Financial Planning offering
Data Analytics

Apptio releases new Cloud Financial Planning offering

Apptio has unveiled Cloud Financial Planning, intended to equip cloud leaders with the ability to create accurate, driver-based forecasts.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Apptio launches FinOps tools to manage rising AI cloud costs
Digital Transformation

Apptio launches FinOps tools to manage rising AI cloud costs

Apptio launches new FinOps tools to help organisations in Singapore and beyond manage soaring AI cloud costs with better visibility and control.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Apptio unveils FinOps tools as AI spend nears USD $571 billion
Virtualisation

Apptio unveils FinOps tools as AI spend nears USD $571 billion

Apptio launches new FinOps tools to help businesses better manage rising AI-driven cloud costs amid a surge towards USD $571 billion global AI spend.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Apptio launches new AI & hybrid IT tools for enterprise ROI
Software-as-a-Service

Apptio launches new AI & hybrid IT tools for enterprise ROI

Apptio launches AI TCO & Usage and Hybrid IT TCO Impact tools to help enterprises boost ROI and manage hybrid cloud and AI investments effectively.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025