Why Customers Choose Hykell for Cloud Cost Optimization
At Hykell, we work with clients across the globe, helping them optimize their cloud spend and get the most value from their AWS environment. Through these interactions, we’ve noticed a pattern—many of our potential, new, and current customers ask similar questions about how we can help reduce their AWS costs. To make things easier, we’ve […]
7 Proven Cloud Cost Optimization Strategies for Smarter Savings
Introduction Managing cloud costs can feel like a never-ending struggle. Without a strategy, businesses often overspend on unused or misconfigured resources. But here’s the good news—by adopting proactive cloud cost optimization strategies like automated discounts, rightsizing, and intelligent monitoring, you can maximize savings while improving performance. This guide walks you through 7 proven methods to […]
Karpenter AWS: Revolutionizing Kubernetes Scaling and Cost Optimization
As cloud workloads continue to grow, efficient scaling and resource management have become crucial for businesses. Karpenter, an open-source Kubernetes node provisioning tool, is redefining how AWS users manage Kubernetes clusters by offering faster scaling and cost optimization. In this article, we explore what Karpenter is, how it compares to traditional Auto-Scaling Groups (ASGs), and […]
Mastering the Art of FinOps: Strategies for Cutting Cloud Costs and Boosting Sustainability in 2025
As organizations increasingly rely on cloud infrastructure, managing cloud expenses efficiently has become vital for achieving sustainability and financial agility. In 2025, mastering FinOps—a combination of financial management and operations for cloud environments—will be a cornerstone for organizations aiming to thrive in a competitive market. At Hykell, we’ve explored proven strategies and innovative tools to […]
AWS EC2 Instance Cost Calculator: Streamlining Your Cloud Expenses
Managing cloud expenses efficiently is crucial for any organization leveraging AWS services. As someone who has navigated the complexities of AWS pricing, I understand the challenges DevOps engineers face. Fortunately, tools like AWS’s enhanced Pricing Calculator and Hykell.com offer significant assistance in managing these costs. Let’s explore these tools and how they can transform your […]
EKS vs ECS – Which AWS Container Orchestration Service is Right for You?
Container orchestration is at the core of modern cloud-native application development, and AWS provides two powerful services to meet this need: Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS). While both are robust solutions, they cater to different use cases and expertise levels. Let’s dive into a detailed comparison to help you […]
Maximizing AWS Cost Efficiency: Convertible Reserved Instances and Beyond
Managing AWS EC2 pricing can be a complex task, especially when balancing performance needs with cost efficiency. For businesses looking to optimize their AWS costs, leveraging tools like Convertible Reserved Instances (Convertible RIs), Standard Reserved Instances (Standard RIs), and Savings Plans can make a significant impact. Hykell specializes in combining these options to tailor cost-saving […]
FinOps vs DevOps: Understanding the Key Differences and Synergies
As businesses increasingly adopt cloud technology, methodologies like DevOps and FinOps are reshaping how teams collaborate, innovate, and manage costs. Though they share some common goals, these approaches focus on distinct areas within cloud and software operations. What is FinOps? FinOps—short for Financial Operations—is a collaborative framework designed to manage cloud costs efficiently. It empowers […]