In the 2025 State of FinOps report, workload optimization and waste reduction once again top the list of priorities—but this time, it's about action, not just visibility. As FinOps matures, the focus is shifting from simply identifying inefficiencies to systematically fixing them through built-in workflows, context-rich insights, and tighter engineering integration. This article explores how governance, automation, and cultural alignment are shaping the next frontier of FinOps—where every dollar saved is tracked, verified, and sustained at scale.

Explore the role of GitOps in configuration management and continuous delivery within Kubernetes. Learn about its pros, such as automated deployment and hands-off operation, and its cons, including risks of automated failures.

2025 is set to be a transformative year for FinOps. From AI-powered reporting and rising PaaS adoption to more technical FinOps roles, the focus is shifting from analysis to action. In this article, PointFive explores key trends reshaping the FinOps landscape and how teams can stay ahead with smarter tools, deeper insights, and a proactive approach to cloud cost optimization.

This blog introduces GitOps for managing applications and infrastructure using Git, explaining its core principles & benefits like enhanced security, collaboration & automation. It also compares GitOps to CI/CD and highlights how it complements existing DevOps practices.

PointFive enters 2025 with a bold vision: to scale FinOps through deep engineering engagement, multi-cloud maturity, and breakthrough automation. From real-time anomaly detection to AI-powered insights, PointFive is redefining how teams approach cloud cost optimization. Learn how we’re expanding our platform, deepening partnerships, and showing the world that saving money in the cloud can be powerful—and fun.

Deploying to air-gapped Kubernetes clusters is complex and error-prone. Devtron’s Software Distribution Hub simplifies this by automating Helm chart delivery, using private registries and a Release Operator to securely manage and monitor deployments in air gapped enviornments.

As cloud environments grow in complexity, manual FinOps processes fall short. This article explores how automation transforms cloud cost efficiency—from resolving stale opportunities to aligning optimizations with sprint cycles. Learn how PointFive helps teams embed financial governance into engineering workflows, enabling proactive, scalable, and policy-driven cloud savings without compromising agility.

Deploying on Kubernetes? Avoid common pitfalls with these 21 best practices. From optimizing YAML manifests to managing security, scaling, and observability, these tips will help you ensure smooth, reliable, and efficient deployments. Master Kubernetes the right way and streamline your workflows.

Want to customize what runs inside your Kubernetes containers? This blog shows you how to use commands and arguments to override Docker defaults, with practical examples and use cases like running startup scripts and testing network connectivity.

APIs power modern applications but also expose critical vulnerabilities that attackers often exploit. This article explores why API security testing is essential, how breaches like MOVEit happened, and what organizations can do to protect their APIs. It also highlights the differences between REST, SOAP, and GraphQL security, and how tools like OX Security help ensure complete visibility and protection across the API landscape.

Application security isn’t just a technical concern — it’s a business priority. OX Security’s enhanced executive reports help bridge the gap between AppSec teams and leadership by turning complex security data into clear, actionable business insights. With high-level summaries, dynamic visualizations, and tailored risk analysis, these reports empower executives to prioritize security investments and align AppSec strategies with business goals.

Harness AI without sacrificing control! Discover the critical benefits of decentralized AI infrastructure for enterprises, from ironclad data privacy and sovereignty to enhanced security and compliance, and learn how solutions like Civo's relaxAI are setting new standards for responsible AI deployment.