Marcus, a technology consultant, is optimizing cloud costs for a client. The client currently spends $1,800/month on servers, with 40% allocated to underutilized resources. By right-sizing those, Marcus hopes to reduce usage by 35%. After optimization, what will the new monthly cost be, assuming only underused resources cost less and no additional scaling is needed?

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Optimizing Cloud Costs: How Marcus Reduced Server Spending by 35% In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, cloud cost optimization is critical for businesses aiming to maximize efficiency without sacrificing performance. Marcus, a seasoned technology consultant, recently helped a key client trim unnecessary cloud expenses, achieving significant savings while maintaining operational stability. The client was currently spending $1,800 per month on server resources—yet a detailed analysis revealed that 40% ($720/month) of that cost stemmed from underutilized infrastructure. These idle or over-provisioned resources were dragging down efficiency and inflating the overall bill. Marcus’s strategic approach focused on right-sizing those underused assets to align capacity with actual demand. His optimization plan projects a 35% reduction in overall usage tied to these inefficient resources. Instead of eliminating cloud capability, the goal was to eliminate waste—keeping only what’s needed while cutting costs where waste occurred.