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Join Victor Garcia and AWS Technical Account Manager Loïc Fournier for an in-depth breakdown of the most impactful AWS re:Invent announcements for FinOps practitioners. Discover how Database Savings Plans, Compute Optimizer automation, and new cost management features can transform your cloud financial strategy in 2026. In this episode, we cover the top 3 re:Invent announcements, hidden cost implications, real-world savings scenarios, and a complete 30-day action plan to optimize your AWS spending from day one.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Top 3 AWS re:Invent announcements for FinOps
01:26 - Database Savings Plans: The game-changer everyone's been waiting for
02:03 - Compute Optimizer automation for unattached volumes
03:51 - Savings Plan sharing prioritization and cost allocation
05:26 - Why Database Savings Plans simplify multi-service coverage
06:00 - Jump cut handling and new cost contact features
07:04 - Underestimated feature: 18-month AI-powered forecasting
09:46 - Your first 30 days of 2026: Step-by-step FinOps checklist
10:05 - Day 1: Database Savings Plans implementation strategy
12:06 - Graviton migration and volume optimization priorities
13:27 - Week 2: Visibility, alerts, and dashboard aggregation
14:10 - Week 3: Forecasting, prioritization, and cost efficiency scoring
16:40 - AI for FinOps: Testing Q Developer and MCP server integration
17:04 - The continuous effort mindset: Empowering your team 1
8:40 - Monthly recaps and staying current with AWS updates
19:27 - FinOps Foundation FOCUS 1.2 release
20:06 - Hidden costs and pricing model tricks to watch for
22:36 - Database Savings Plans vs Reservations: The trade-offs
26:01 - Seven-day rollback window: Your safety net for commitments
27:34 - Serverless vs provision: Reevaluating your database strategy
28:29 - Real-world scenario: $1,890/month additional savings example
31:35 - The importance of customer feedback loops
33:55 - Loïc's career journey: From mainframes to cloud FinOps
38:48 - On-premises vs cloud: The mindset shift every team needs
41:22 - One piece of advice for FinOps practitioners
42:11 - Essential resources: Blogs, YouTube sessions, and Compute Optimizer
45:27 - Education and gamification: Building a cost-aware culture
49:11 - Implementing policies and automation to prevent waste
50:20 - Final thoughts and feedback call-to-action
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