Cloud cost management helps businesses control their spending on cloud services while also maximizing their resources. What to read next IntroductionMost cloud providers offer basic cloud cost management tools to help achieve cost management, and there are also more specialized third-party solutions that provide additional visibility and insight into cloud costs. Defining Cloud Cost ManagementCloud cost management (also known as cloud cost optimization) is the organizational planning that allows an enterprise to understand and manage the costs and needs associated with its cloud technology. This means finding cost-effective ways to maximize cloud usage and efficiency. Parent topic: Operate Pillar