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DeepakKumar15 - PeerSpot reviewer
Vice President at MSCI
Real User
Top 20
The solution should be made cheaper, though it can be used for budgeting purposes in an organization
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of Azure Cost Management is cost optimization."
  • "Azure Cost Management should be made cheaper."

What is our primary use case?

We use Azure Cost Management for our budgeting purposes. We have created a policy where we get an alert if a particular resource goes above our budget.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of Azure Cost Management is cost optimization.

What needs improvement?

Azure Cost Management should be made cheaper.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Azure Cost Management for around four years.

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Around 1,000 users use Azure Cost Management in our organization.

How are customer service and support?

Azure Cost Management's technical support team is customer-friendly, but sometimes, they take longer to respond.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We previously used Symantec.

How was the initial setup?

Azure Cost Management's initial setup is straightforward.

What about the implementation team?

We implemented the solution through an in-house team. Azure Cost Management's deployment is very simple and can be deployed in a day.

What other advice do I have?

Azure Cost Management is a cloud-based solution.

Overall, I rate Azure Cost Management a five out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Piravin Kanth Raman - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Analyst at Tata Consultancy
Real User
Increased work efficiency, scales well, but forecasting model could improve
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable features of Azure Cost Management are the ability to set standards or tagging policies and initiatives. You can achieve higher cost optimization."
  • "The forecasting model can improve Azure Cost Management."

What is our primary use case?

Azure Cost Management It provides information regarding overall costs and utilization across all Azure services and Azure Marketplace solutions.

How has it helped my organization?

The solution has made our organization more efficient.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features of Azure Cost Management are the ability to set standards or tagging policies and initiatives. You can achieve higher cost optimization.

What needs improvement?

The forecasting model can improve Azure Cost Management.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Azure Cost Management for two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the stability of Azure Cost Management a seven out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Our clientele comprises businesses of various sizes, ranging from small to medium-sized enterprises that may require our solutions for short-term periods, to large corporations like banks.

I rate the scalability of Azure Cost Management an eight out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

We have a technical team and we are providing support to our clients efficiently.

How was the initial setup?

Understanding how to fully take advantage of Azure Cost Management saving recommendations is not a simple task. This is because the cloud provider offers its own pricing structure, and there are also other native solutions available. To truly comprehend why some people are unable to realize the cost savings offered by Azure, a business analysis is necessary. Primary research is needed to identify the pain points within the market.

Each deployment has to be customized to match the customer's needs and requirements. There can be many challenges. Overall, the implementation is complex.

I rate the initial setup of Azure Cost Management a seven out of ten.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I rate the price of Azure Cost Management an eight out of ten.

What other advice do I have?

I would advise others who want to use Azure Cost Management to read the documentation.

I rate Azure Cost Management a six out of ten.

I gave my rating of six out of ten because there are plenty of other similar solutions on the market.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Eduardo Sanfrutos - PeerSpot reviewer
Technology Strategy and Advisory Cloud Manager at Accenture
Real User
A good, but limited cost information solution with strong analytics but requiring more flexibility in its reporting functionality
Pros and Cons
  • "We find the analytics available via this solution to be very useful, as it allows us to easily see detailed cost information for each of our various subscription elements."
  • "We would like to see more flexibility added to this solution, such as being able to compare reservations, or compare costs across multiple financial years and report on the reasons for deviation in spend."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution to provide various cost information from across our organization.

What is most valuable?

We find the analytics available via this solution to be very useful, as it allows us to easily see detailed cost information for each of our various subscription elements.

What needs improvement?

We would like to see more flexibility added to this solution, such as being able to compare reservations, or compare costs across multiple financial years and report on the reasons for deviation in spend.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been working with this solution for three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We have found this product to be mostly stable during our time using it.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have found this solution to have limited scalability, as it will only work along with other modules from the main product.

How was the initial setup?

The setup and deployment for this tool is very easy and straightforward, as it is automatically installed with the main software.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

As this product is part of a larger, main solution, the cost is part of the main license fee.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We evaluated other options, such as CloudHealth, but as this is a module that is part of a larger solution that we use, this product provided more seamless usage.

What other advice do I have?

We would recommend that organizations ensure they use the tools in conjunction with third-party software, so that they can maximize the potential benefits to be gained. 

We would rate this solution a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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Ahmed-Arafat - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Devops Engineer at Bespin Global
Real User
Top 10
The tool's performance and time-saving features can benefit organizations
Pros and Cons
  • "My organization benefits from the tool's performance and time-saving features."
  • "We have encountered delays in support."

What is our primary use case?

Azure Cost Management helps track customer bills and tag resources. 

How has it helped my organization?

My organization benefits from the tool's performance and time-saving features. 

What is most valuable?

Azure Cost Management helps in bill management and eliminates resources. 

What needs improvement?

We have encountered delays in support. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with the product for three years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate Azure Cost Management's stability a nine out of ten. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have around 500 users for the product. One of our government clients has more than 10,000 users. I rate the product's scalability a nine out of ten. 

How was the initial setup?

The tool's deployment is easy because of Microsoft documentation. 

What was our ROI?

We have saved 50 percent of the time with Azure Cost Management. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I rate the tool's pricing a seven out of ten. 

What other advice do I have?

We maintain the tool with the help of third-party service teams. Azure Cost Management is an enterprise solution. I rate the product a nine out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Thato Ditseho - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Technology Support Specialist at Assmang BlackRock Mine
Real User
Top 20
A comprehensive tool empowering organizations to effectively manage their Azure cloud spending and maximize value
Pros and Cons
  • "It encompasses a multitude of specialized services, each with its associated costs and considerations."
  • "The affordability of licenses and subscription fees is a critical consideration, as not all companies can easily manage the cost of expensive licenses."

What is our primary use case?

It provides a comprehensive overview of our expenses, helping us understand what's affordable and feasible for our organization.

What is most valuable?

It is an extensive platform, offering a wide array of services and capabilities. It encompasses a multitude of specialized services, each with its associated costs and considerations. It's essential to navigate this vast ecosystem wisely to optimize the cloud usage while managing expenses effectively.

What needs improvement?

The affordability of licenses and subscription fees is a critical consideration, as not all companies can easily manage the cost of expensive licenses. The challenge lies in finding a balance that accommodates both large enterprises and smaller companies.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with it for three years.

How are customer service and support?

I've collaborated with Microsoft's technical support team on various tasks, including online Exchange services, other features, domain migrations, and server migrations from on-premises to the cloud. These tasks have been straightforward and essential. I would rate it ten out of ten.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The subscription fees are primarily tailored to larger enterprises, potentially leaving smaller and medium-sized customers with limited options.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I would rate it eight out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: partner
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ElsayedAboelnaga - PeerSpot reviewer
System Engineer at Target
Real User
A secure and powerful solution to manage cost and control budget
Pros and Cons
  • "We use the solution as a cost management tool to control the budget. It is easy to mange costs with the product."
  • "The tool's pricing should be made cheaper."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution as a cost management tool to control the budget. It is easy to mange costs with the product. 

What needs improvement?

The tool's pricing should be made cheaper. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the tool for one year. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The tool is scalable. 

How are customer service and support?

The product's support is fast. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The tool's pricing is yearly. 

What other advice do I have?

We require three or more admins to manage the tool.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Steve Staten - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Advisor Specialist at Converge Technology Solutions Corp
Consultant
A great return on investment, stable, and scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "The cost analysis and exportability are the most valuable features of the solution."
  • "I would like to have added to Azure Cost Management, drill down features from within the cost analysis reporting."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution to identify the cost management and the advisor cost savings plans.

How has it helped my organization?

The solution is helping to identify underutilized virtual machines for possible right sizing and for reservation purchases or savings plans purchases.

What is most valuable?

The cost analysis and exportability are the most valuable features of the solution.

What needs improvement?

I would like to have added to Azure Cost Management, drill down features from within the cost analysis reporting.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for six months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is good.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution's scalability is good. I have had no issues.

What was our ROI?

We see a return on investment with the solution.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I give the solution's overall cost an eight out of ten.

What other advice do I have?

I give the solution an eight out of ten.

We currently have around 30 people using the solution and we have plans to increase that usage.

I advice new users to take the training courses before using Azure Cost Management.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Microsoft Azure
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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IT infrastructure and services manager at Green Africa Airline
Real User
The solution is very scalable and provides visibility into what an organization is consuming, but the dashboard could be improved
Pros and Cons
  • "The product provides visibility into what we are consuming."
  • "The dashboard could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution to manage costs.

What is most valuable?

The product provides visibility into what we are consuming.

What needs improvement?

The dashboard could be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the tool’s stability an eight out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Less than ten people, including administrators and engineers, are using the product in our organization. The maintenance is done automatically by Microsoft. The tool is very scalable. I rate the scalability an eight out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

The support team is helpful. The quality of support depends on how much we are willing to spend.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We used Commvault to support a client. We did not use it extensively, though.

How was the initial setup?

The installation was pretty straightforward. The time taken for deployment varies depending on the product. Usually, we need a few minutes for deployment.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The product is not cheap, but it is not expensive either. I rate the pricing a five out of ten. We have to pay for support.

What other advice do I have?

We are system integrators. I recommend the tool to others. Overall, I rate the tool a six out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Private Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: System Integrators
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