Accelerate Innovation by Shifting Left FinOps Part 2

Understanding the Shift Left Approach FinOps is pivotal in bridging the gap between finance and development teams in the evolving software development landscape. In Part 1, we uncovered FinOps' foundation and growing relevance. In "Accelerate Innovation by Shifting Left FinOps, Part 2," we explore how integrating financial practices early into the development process can ignite innovation, reduce costs, and drive sustainable business growth. What Does Shifting Left Mean for FinOps? When discussing "shift left," the term typically refers to moving processes such as quality checks and security testing earlier in the software development lifecycle. Similarly, shifting left in FinOps encourages embedding financial responsibility at the start of development. This proactive approach ens...