Cost Control

Continuous Optimisation, Not One-Off Reviews

We monitor usage, rightsize workloads, and rebalance infrastructure continuously. This means costs stay aligned with performance and business need.

Part of Adaptive Cloud, our managed service for Cloud 3.0 infrastructure.

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The Problem

Cloud Spend Drifts Without Ownership

Cloud costs rise quietly.Usage patterns change. Workloads aren't rebalanced.

The reality in many organisations:

Initial cloud migrations optimised for speed, not cost
Workloads haven't been reviewed since deployment
Usage patterns changed, but infrastructure didn't adapt
Responsibility for cost sits with multiple teams

When finance asks for explanations, the data isn't readily available

THE SOLUTION

Cost control requires three things:

1. Visibility

Visibility by workload, not just by platform

2. Optimisation

Continuous optimisation as usage patterns change

3. Governance

Governance that withstands CFO scrutiny

COST CONTROL

1. Cost Visibility

We track costs per workload, not just per platform.

What's included:

• Cost tracking by workload and business unit

• Usage monitoring across private cloud, public cloud, on-premise

• Trend analysis showing cost trajectory

• Forecasting capabilities

• Monthly reporting with actionable insights

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Why this matters:
Platform-level costs don't tell you which workloads drive spend. Workload-level visibility enables intelligent decisions.

Note: Cost allocation and monitoring

COST CONTROL

2. Ongoing Optimisation

We continuously identify and implement cost optimisation opportunities.

What's included:

• Rightsizing recommendations (eliminate over-provisioning)

• Workload placement optimisation between private cloud and public cloud

• Storage tiering and optimisation (move cold data to cheaper storage)

• Reserved capacity planning (where economics favour commitment)

• Waste elimination (unused resources, zombie workloads)

• Performance monitoring (ensure optimisation maintains service levels)

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Why this matters:
Initialising is rarely optimal long-term. Usage patterns change. Infrastructure must adapt.

Typical outcomes:
Organisations can achieve significant annual cost reductions by rebalancing workloads between private cloud and public cloud based on actual usage patterns.

Important: Actual savings vary based on current utilisation patterns, workload types, and existing optimisation efforts.

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COST CONTROL

3. Governance and Reporting

We provide cost governance that withstands scrutiny.

What's included:

• Monthly cost reviews with dedicated account manager

• Regular business reviews comparing forecast vs. actual

• Budget tracking and alerts

• Chargeback/showback models if needed

• Finance-ready reporting (not just technical metrics)

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Why this matters:‍

Finance needs explanations, not excuses. Governance provides defensible cost management.

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What sets you apart

Most organisations get reports. Few have continuous cost management.

As part of Adaptive Cloud, we optimise workload placement across private cloud, public cloud, and on-premise infrastructure — with storage rightsized and tiered — choosing the most cost-effective option for each workload.

WHAT COST CONTROL LOOKS LIKE

Optimised. Explainable. Predictable.

Timeframe

Monthly

Solution

• Usage analysed across all infrastructure
• Rightsizing opportunities identified
• Quick wins implemented (unused resources removed)
• Cost trends reported to stakeholders

TIMEFRAME

Ongoing

Solution

• Workload placement reviewed regularly
• Optimisation opportunities identified and implemented
• Performance monitored to ensure service levels maintained
• Budget tracking and alerting

TIMEFRAME

Regularly

Solution

• Complete infrastructure cost review
• Multi-period planning aligned with business strategy
• Benchmarking against industry standards
• Recommendations with ROI projections

What this gives you

This is continuous cost management, not periodic reviews.

Explained costs (know why spend is what it is)
Controlled spend (no surprise overruns)
Optimised infrastructure (right-sized and right-placed)
CFO confidence (costs defensible at board level)

Part of Adaptive Cloud: Start with cost control. Expand to recovery confidence. Full infrastructure management as value builds.

why synapse

Trusted for Cost Management in Complex Environments

Synapse provides cost optimisation for organisations with multi-platform infrastructure where spend accountability matters.

Proven Results:

Regulated financial services: Significant cost reduction while maintaining performance
Healthcare organisations: Predictable spend with evidence for finance teams

Freedom to Be Bold

Why organisations choose Synapse:

Not Locked Into One Platform: Dell Titanium Partner and Microsoft Solutions Partner. We optimise across private cloud and public cloud. recommending what's most cost-effective, not what benefits a single vendor.

Service Accountability Model: We don't just provide reports. We remain accountable for cost control over time. Dedicated account manager. Monthly reviews. Ongoing optimisation. NPS +66. CSAT 4.5/5.

FAQs

Cost Control FAQs

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What's the difference between cost visibility and cost control?

Cost visibility tells you what you're spending.

Cost control actively manages and optimises that spending.

Most organisations have visibility (cloud provider dashboards, billing reports). Few have control (continuous optimisation, workload rebalancing, governance).

Synapse approach:

We provide both. visibility through reporting, control through continuous optimisation.

How much can we save?

It depends on:

• Current infrastructure utilisation

• Workload types and usage patterns

• Mix of private cloud, public cloud, on-premise

• Existing optimisation efforts

Typical savings observed:

• 20-35% through rightsizing and waste elimination

• Additional 10-25% through workload rebalancing

• Further 5-15% through reserved capacity planning

Typical example:

£200K annual reduction (approximately 30% of cloud spend) through moving workloads between private cloud and public cloud based on economics.

Important: These figures represent typical outcomes observed across our customer base. Your actual results will depend on your specific environment and current state. We provide detailed cost modelling during assessment phase.

Will optimisation affect performance?

Performance is monitored throughout the optimisation process. Changes are implemented incrementally with careful monitoring.

Our approach:

1. Identify rightsizing opportunities

2. Model performance impact

3. Implement changes incrementally

4. Monitor performance closely

5. Revert if any degradation detected

All optimisation changes are reversible. Service levels are maintained throughout the optimisation process.

How does workload rebalancing work?

We analyse each workload to determine optimal infrastructure:

Public cloud when:

• Workload is elastic (highly variable usage)

• Short-term or experimental

• Global scale required

Private cloud when:

• Workload is predictable (consistent usage)

• Performance requirements are specific

• Long-term commitment justified

On-premise when:

• Legacy integration required

• Regulatory constraints exist

• Economics favour owned infrastructure

We review placement regularly based on actual usage patterns and economics. This includes storage optimisation. moving data to different storage types based on how often it's accessed.

Do you support FinOps practices?

Yes. Cost Control aligns with FinOps principles:

Visibility:

Cost tracking by workload, business unit, and project.

Optimisation:

Continuous rightsizing, rebalancing, and waste elimination.

Governance:

Budget tracking, forecasting, chargeback/showback.

Synapse provides FinOps capabilities as part of Adaptive Cloud, not as separate practice.

How does this integrate with Adaptive Cloud?

Cost Control is one of four outcomes Adaptive Cloud manages:

1. Recovery Confidence

2. Cost Control (you're here)

3. Sovereign Infrastructure

4. AI Infrastructure Readiness

Most organisations start here because:

CFOs are asking for explanations. There is budget pressure and cloud costs are rising without clear justification.

Once cost is controlled, natural expansion follows:

Next: Recovery Confidence

Recovery infrastructure (backup storage, DR sites) represents significant spend across private cloud, public cloud, and storage. Optimise recovery costs while maintaining confidence.

Then: Sovereign Infrastructure

Workload placement decisions must consider compliance and sovereignty alongside cost.

Finally: AI Infrastructure Readiness

Cost-controlled, optimised infrastructure enables AI initiatives with predictable economics.

This is Adaptive Cloud:

Start with one outcome. Expand as value proven. Full infrastructure management over time.

Expansion path

How Cost Control Expands

Most organisations start here because:

CFOs are asking for explanations. There is budget pressure and cloud costs are rising without clear justification.

Once cost is controlled, natural expansion follows:

Next: Recovery Confidence - Optimise recovery infrastructure costs.

Then: Sovereign Infrastructure - Add compliance considerations to placement decisions.

Finally: AI Infrastructure Readiness - Enable AI with cost-controlled infrastructure.

This is Adaptive Cloud: Start with one outcome. Expand as value proven. Full infrastructure management over time.

Start with Cost Control

You don't need to fix everything at once.
Start where pressure is highest. Explained, controlled costs.

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