The cloud was supposed to make everything easier, more flexible, more scalable, and definitely more cost-effective. But if your monthly cloud bill is scaring you then here is what you need. According to Flexera's 2024 State of the Cloud Report, a staggering one-third of all cloud spending is wasted. 

So, what do you do when your cloud costs are spiraling, but you still need the speed and agility the cloud promises? AWS Well-Architected Review (WAR) is a structured, battle-tested approach to get your cloud usage (and budget) back in line.

If it feels like cloud spending is creeping up year after year, that’s because it is. Organizations are finding their cloud costs to be way high. Some key numbers to chew on:

• End user spending on cloud was $595.7 billion in 2024 and is expected to cross $1 trillion by 2028.
• Almost 59% say cost optimization now outranks even sustainability in their cloud priorities.
  
  

In this environment, a WAR is your financial defense system.

The WAR Framework is built around six pillars designed to help you evaluate and optimize your cloud infrastructure. Every pillar plays a critical role. However, if your cloud costs are out of control then cost optimization is where you will see the fastest ROI.

• Operational excellence – Improve processes and reduce manual work.
• Security – Build in cost-effective, scalable protection.
• Reliability – Avoid outages and expensive downtime.
• Performance efficiency – Make the most of your resources.
• Cost optimization – Eliminate waste and spend smarter.
• Sustainability – Align your infrastructure with long-term efficiency goals
  
  

Cost savings may get your attention in a WAR, but the real value goes deeper. WARs reduce the risk of outages by identifying system flaws early, improve performance by aligning resources with actual demand, and strengthen security without unnecessary spend. They also simplify operations, cutting down on manual fixes.

Oversized resources

Running oversized EC2 instances is draining your money. Unused storage volumes and zombie test environments are silent killers of your cloud budget.

Always-on services that don’t need to be

Leaving instances running 24/7 even when they are only used during business hours is like leaving your lights on all night. Auto-scaling fixes this, but only if you use it properly.

Wrong pricing models

AWS offers On-Demand, Reserved, and Spot Instances. Picking the wrong one (or sticking with just one) can cost you. WARs help align workloads with the best pricing options.

No tagging or governance

If you can’t track who’s spending what, you can’t control it. Without good tagging and chargeback strategies, your cloud spend becomes a black box.

Storing cold data in hot storage

Keeping rarely accessed data in expensive S3 tiers is like renting a luxury condo and not using it. WAR helps move it to Glacier or Deep Archive instead.

No monitoring = No clue

You can’t fix what you can’t see. Without detailed cost attribution, identifying and fixing waste is nearly impossible.

At TP Infinity, we’re revolutionizing optimization with the power of AI and GenAI. It all starts with uncovering usage patterns and identifying inefficiencies. From there, our optimization planning suggests improved resource sizing, smarter pricing strategies, and architectural enhancements. Finally, we implement these changes, establish monitoring systems, and continuously fine-tune for ongoing improvement.

Organizations that commit to regular WARs are seeing real, measurable impact:

• Up to 30% savings on cloud costs
• Improved operational visibility and control
• Freed-up budget for innovation and strategic projects

A WAR is your roadmap to stop bleeding and turn your cloud environment into a cost-efficient machine. Don’t let the outdated strategies burn your money.

Let’s begin with a no-cost WAR for you. Visit TP AWS to learn more.