Cloud Computing’s First Economic Recession? Let’s Talk Platform Efficiency

This panel discussion addresses recession-proofing cloud platforms and enhancing platform efficiency and cost optimization. Speakers from Shopify, Intuit, Apple, and Zalando SE share strategies for reducing costs while increasing efficiency. Key topics include understanding cloud bills, attributing costs to specific teams and applications, implementing measurable metrics, choosing effective autoscaling approaches, and instrumenting platforms for cost visibility. The discussion covers cultural aspects, operational strategies, and design considerations for building efficient applications in a cloud-native environment, with a focus on Kubernetes.