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Watch below as Philip explains why companies are struggling with Cloud cost management and shares how thinking like an operator can help overcome these challenges as companies scale. - [Opening the Blackbox of Cloud Cost Management](https://www.exstratus.com/blog/opening-the-blackbox-of-cloud-cost-management/) - Preventing business- crippling problems is fundamental to Cloud FinOps and starts with a better understanding of how cloud dollars are being allocated. - [From Cost Optimization to FinOps - 4 Changes to Look Forward To](https://www.exstratus.com/blog/from-cost-optimization-to-finops-4-changes-to-look-forward-to/) - Many organizations see cost optimization savings wane without a philosophical shift from controlling cloud costs to investing in efficient cloud operations. - [5 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting FinOps](https://www.exstratus.com/blog/5-mistakes-to-avoid-when-starting-finops/) - When organizations embrace the potential of FinOps, they often make mistakes that paralyze their progress. 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