Cost Optimization

Digital Transformation

Eliminating “Core Waste” in IT Infrastructure – The Hidden Drain on Efficiency

Core Waste—the silent inefficiencies in IT infrastructure—drains resilience, inflates costs, and slows teams. This article explores how to identify, prevent, and eliminate Core Waste through audits, automation, collaboration, and modernization.

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Adi Sunardy

2 Oct 2025 · 2 min read

Corporate Strategy

The Role of Procurement in Enabling Reliable IT Infrastructure Operations

Procurement isn’t just about cutting costs—it’s a strategic enabler of IT resilience. This article explores how procurement impacts infrastructure reliability, why “lowest cost wins” is a dangerous trap, and how governance-driven procurement accelerates business outcomes.

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Adi Sunardy

23 Sep 2025 · 2 min read

Infrastructure Strategy

Consolidated vs Distributed Managed Operations: A Strategic Choice, Not Just a Cost Decision

Enterprises often debate whether to consolidate IT managed operations with one partner or distribute across specialists. This article explores the pros, cons, and emerging hybrid models—highlighting why governance maturity is the true differentiator.

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Adi Sunardy

22 Sep 2025 · 2 min read

Cloud Strategy

Private Cloud vs Public Cloud: Finding the Right Balance

The debate is no longer cloud vs no cloud—but how to balance private and public models. This article explores when each makes sense, why hybrid often wins, and how governance and FinOps keep strategies sustainable.

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Adi Sunardy

19 Sep 2025 · 2 min read

Cost Optimization

IT Infra & DBA Strategy: Adopt Every DB Tech, or Curate What Fits?

The database world is exploding with options—but “one size fits all” thinking is long dead. This article explores how enterprises can curate the right-fit databases, balance managed vs self-managed trade-offs, and control costs with FinOps discipline.

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Adi Sunardy

15 Sep 2025 · 3 min read

Cloud Strategy

Cloudification in Private Cloud: Balancing Strategy, Cost & Geopolitics

Enterprises in Asia increasingly adopt private cloud to modernize legacy systems while balancing cost, compliance, and geopolitics. With diverse vendors, including Chinese brands, leaders must navigate CAPEX vs OPEX trade-offs, regulatory risks, and vendor neutrality to build resilient hybrid cloud

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Adi Sunardy

10 Sep 2025 · 3 min read

Cloud Strategy

The Multicloud Myth: Why “More Clouds” Doesn’t Always Mean “More Resilience”

Multicloud is often seen as the safe path to resilience and flexibility — but without the right strategy, it can create more chaos than clarity. This article dives deeper into the myths, costs, and real-world lessons, extending my earlier LinkedIn post with practical checklists and insights.

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Adi Sunardy

9 Sep 2025 · 3 min read

Cost Optimization

Rethinking Enterprise Linux: Open Source Without Losing Enterprise-Grade Support

Commercial Linux has long been the backbone of critical IT systems. But in 2025, enterprises are rethinking the value of subscriptions. Open-source RHEL-compatible distros, paired with SLA-backed support, are reshaping IT strategies—balancing cost, reliability, and independence.

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Adi Sunardy

7 Sep 2025 · 3 min read

Cloudification

Cloudification vs Cloud Migration: Myths, Facts & Hybrid Advantage

Over the past five years, one question keeps coming up: “Do we really need to move everything to the cloud—or can we reap similar benefits without a full-scale migration?” This article explores how cloudification isn’t about location—on-prem vs cloud—it’s about adopting cloud-native principles like

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Adi Sunardy

30 Aug 2025 · 4 min read