Resource Library – FinOps Universe

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Discover valuable resources tailored for FinOps practitioners. Our carefully selected tools and guides will help streamline your IBM FinOps experience. Dive in and enhance your skills while maximizing the potential of IBM software solutions.

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FinOps Foundation

The FinOps Foundation is a global community focused on advancing the discipline of cloud financial management. It brings together practitioners, technology providers, and business leaders to establish best practices, share knowledge, and develop standards that help organizations maximize the business value of the cloud.

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TBM Council

The TBM Council is the global hub for executives and practitioners dedicated to running technology like a business. We equip professionals with standards, tools, and peer-powered resources—spanning modeling guidance, training and certification, research, events, and vibrant strategy communities—to advance TBM adoption and maturity.

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321 Gang - IBM Partner

321 Gang is an IBM Platinum Business Partner and AWS Partner, helping organizations optimize cloud spend and performance with IBM FinOps tools like Turbonomic, Instana, Kubecost, Cloudability, and Targetprocess. Our expertise ensures teams gain visibility, control, and alignment across engineering, operations, and finance.

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Common Questions

Got questions about IBM FinOps? We have answers!

What is IBM FinOps?

IBM FinOps brings clarity and control to technology spending. With tools like Cloudability, Kubecost, Turbonomic, Instana, and Targetprocess, it helps teams track costs, optimize resources, and align investments with business goals. The result: smarter decisions and better value from every IT dollar.

How can I access IBM FinOps tools?

IBM FinOps tools can be accessed through the IBM Marketplace, AWS Marketplace, or directly from IBM and its partners. Many solutions, like Turbonomic, Instana, and Kubecost, offer free trials, while others such as Cloudability and Targetprocess are best explored through guided demos or proof-of-concepts.

Are there any resources available?

Both FinOps Foundation and the TBM Council provide a wealth of general information. Both organizations are free to join. IBM Platinum Partner 321 Gang is a great place to start for information on demos, pricing, using the AWS Marketplace, and more.

How do I get more information?

Contact info@finops-universe.com and we can help provide more information.

What are the benefits of using IBM FinOps?

Unlike point tools that only track spend or monitor performance, IBM FinOps brings everything together — cost visibility, Kubernetes optimization, application performance, and portfolio alignment — in one integrated approach. Backed by IBM’s enterprise expertise and ecosystem, these tools scale across hybrid and multi-cloud environments while connecting technology investments directly to business outcomes.