AWS offers unmatched scalability and flexibility but it can also lead to unexpected costs if not managed properly. Whether you’re a startup or an enterprise, optimizing your cloud spend is essential. That’s where GrivonMotive’s CostGuard comes in.

CostGuard is an intelligent cost optimization module designed to help you monitor, analyze, and reduce your AWS expenses without compromising performance.

Identify Idle Resources

Problem:
Many AWS environments have unused EC2 instances, unattached EBS volumes, or idle RDS databases that silently rack up charges.

Solution with CostGuard:
GrivonMotive scans your environment to detect idle or underutilized resources and recommends actions like termination, resizing, or scheduling shutdowns.

Impact:
Save up to 20–30% on monthly bills by eliminating waste.

Forecast Future Spending with AI

Problem

Many AWS environments have unused EC2 instances, unattached EBS volumes, or idle RDS databases that silently rack up charges.

Solution

GrivonMotive scans your environment to detect idle or underutilized resources and recommends actions like termination, resizing, or scheduling shutdowns.

Impact

Save up to 20–30% on monthly bills by eliminating waste.

Forecast Future Spending with AI

Problem:
Budgeting for cloud costs can be unpredictable, especially with dynamic workloads.

Solution with CostGuard:
Our AI engine analyzes historical usage patterns and predicts future costs, helping you plan budgets more accurately and avoid surprises.

Impact:
Improved financial planning and reduced risk of overages.

Set Budget Alerts and Thresholds

Problem:
Without alerts, teams often realize overspending only after receiving the invoice.

Solution with CostGuard:
Set custom budget thresholds and receive real-time alerts when spending approaches or exceeds limits — across services or accounts.

Impact:
Stay in control of your cloud budget and prevent overspending.

Optimize Instance Types and Sizing

Problem:
Using the wrong instance type or size can lead to inefficiencies and inflated costs.

Solution with CostGuard:
GrivonMotive analyzes workload performance and recommends optimal instance types and sizes based on usage patterns.

Impact:
Better performance at lower cost without manual tuning.

Reserved Instance & Savings Plan Recommendations

Problem:
Many businesses miss out on long-term savings due to lack of visibility into Reserved Instances or Savings Plans.

Solution with CostGuard:
Get personalized recommendations for Reserved Instances and Savings Plans based on your usage history and future projections.

Impact:
Save up to 72% compared to on-demand pricing.

Cloud cost optimization isn’t just about cutting expenses it’s about making smarter decisions. With GrivonMotive’s CostGuard, you gain the visibility, intelligence, and control needed to manage your AWS spend effectively.