# Belvedere Consulting S.A.S. (Belvedere / BELVDR) > Belvedere is a FinOps consultancy that helps engineering, finance and leadership teams control cloud, SaaS and AI spend. Free FinOps maturity assessment and cloud cost audit. Tagline: "See beyond the cloud. See the savings.". Contact: ao@belvdr.fr. Languages: English (https://blvdr.fr/), French (https://blvdr.fr/fr), Spanish (https://blvdr.fr/es). ## Key pages - [Home](https://blvdr.fr/): FinOps consulting for cloud, SaaS and AI costs - [Services](https://blvdr.fr/services): Twelve FinOps services organised by the FinOps Framework domains: cost visibility, anomaly detection, commitments, unit economics, governance and more. - [FinOps maturity assessment](https://blvdr.fr/assessment): Score your FinOps maturity in 5 minutes across the 4 FinOps Framework domains and 5 assessment lenses — including AI and SaaS costs. Instant results, no sign-up. - [Contact / free cloud audit](https://blvdr.fr/contact): Tell us about your cloud, SaaS or AI spend and we will get back to you within one business day with a free audit proposal. ## Services — Understand Usage & Cost - [Cloud Infrastructure Review](https://blvdr.fr/services/cloud-infrastructure-review): Our cloud infrastructure review dives deep into your entire cloud ecosystem. We meticulously assess architecture for both cost-efficiency and performance. Leveraging our expertise, we provide tailored recommendations to fine-tune your cloud resources, ensuring optimal utilization and cost-effectiveness. - [Cost Visibility & Reporting](https://blvdr.fr/services/cost-visibility-and-reporting): Gain comprehensive insight into your cloud expenses through our advanced reporting and monitoring tools. Our data-driven approach empowers informed decision-making and accurate budgeting. With clear visibility, you can proactively manage costs and optimize resource allocation for enhanced efficiency. - [Proactive Anomaly Detection](https://blvdr.fr/services/proactive-anomaly-detection): Stay ahead of cost anomalies with our proactive notification system. Our cutting-edge monitoring detects unusual spending patterns in your cloud environment, allowing us to alert you to potential cost issues before they escalate. With our vigilant oversight, your cloud expenditure remains optimized and controlled. ## Services — Quantify Business Value - [KPI Measurement](https://blvdr.fr/services/kpi-measurement): Define and measure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for your FinOps success. We collaborate with you to set targets and track progress in cost optimization and efficiency. With clear KPIs, you can gauge the effectiveness of your cloud expenditure strategies and drive continual improvement. - [Cloud Financial Strategy & Framework](https://blvdr.fr/services/cloud-financial-strategy-and-framework): Partner with us to develop a comprehensive financial strategy tailored to your cloud environment. We establish a robust framework for cloud financial management (FinOps), ensuring effective cost governance and long-term success. With our strategic guidance, you navigate the complexities of cloud expenditure with confidence. - [Investment Analysis](https://blvdr.fr/services/investment-analysis): Formulate compelling business cases for cloud investments with our assistance. We track benefits at various organizational levels, providing valuable insights into the return on investment (ROI) of your cloud initiatives. With our expertise, you make informed decisions that drive business growth and innovation. ## Services — Optimize Usage & Cost - [Waste Elimination](https://blvdr.fr/services/waste-elimination): Through robust cost governance guardrails, we hold your teams accountable for cloud spending. Our meticulous approach identifies and eliminates wasteful cloud expenditures, ensuring every resource is utilized effectively, driving maximum value for your investment. - [Commitment Planning & Management](https://blvdr.fr/services/commitment-planning-and-management): We assist you in optimizing cloud commitments and managing resources effectively. Our tailored strategies ensure you harness the full potential of reserved instances, savings plans, and other cost-saving mechanisms. With our guidance, your cloud expenditure aligns seamlessly with your organizational objectives. - [Cost Optimization & Automation](https://blvdr.fr/services/cost-optimization-and-automation): Harness the power of cloud cost optimization tools and automation to gain greater control over your cloud spending. Our expertly designed and implemented automated processes increase operational efficiency and reduce waste, allowing you to maximize the value of your cloud investment. - [Supplier Negotiation](https://blvdr.fr/services/supplier-negotiation): Let our experienced team negotiate with cloud service providers on your behalf. We secure favorable enterprise agreements, driving significant cost savings for your organization. With our expertise in supplier negotiation, you unlock additional value from your cloud partnerships. ## Services — Manage the FinOps Practice - [End-to-End FinOps Support](https://blvdr.fr/services/end-to-end-finops-support): As a premier cloud-native FinOps specialized company, we offer comprehensive support to optimize your cloud expenditure. Our approach fosters a cost-conscious culture throughout your organization. Collaborating closely with your teams, our experts implement best practices, ensuring accountability, collaboration, and financial optimization. - [FinOps Assessment & Implementation](https://blvdr.fr/services/finops-assessment-and-implementation): Our experts assess your current cloud FinOps maturity level and develop a customized roadmap for improvement. We guide you through the implementation of industry-leading practices, optimizing your cloud environment for maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness. With our support, you unlock the full potential of cloud-native FinOps. ## FinOps maturity assessment model Aligned with the FinOps Framework 2026 (4 domains, Scopes / technology categories) and the FinOps Foundation assessment lenses, each scored 0–4. Lenses: Knowledge, Process, Metrics, Adoption, Automation. Capabilities assessed: Data Ingestion (Understand Usage & Cost); Allocation (Understand Usage & Cost); Reporting & Analytics (Understand Usage & Cost); Anomaly Management (Understand Usage & Cost); Forecasting (Quantify Business Value); Budgeting (Quantify Business Value); Unit Economics (Quantify Business Value); KPIs & Benchmarking (Quantify Business Value); Usage Optimization (Optimize Usage & Cost); Rate Optimization (Optimize Usage & Cost); Architecting & Workload Placement (Optimize Usage & Cost); Licensing & SaaS (Optimize Usage & Cost); FinOps Practice Operations (Manage the FinOps Practice); Governance, Policy & Risk (Manage the FinOps Practice); FinOps Education & Enablement (Manage the FinOps Practice); Executive Strategy Alignment (Manage the FinOps Practice); AI cost visibility (Understand Usage & Cost); AI cost optimization (Optimize Usage & Cost). Stages: Crawl (<40%), Walk (40–74%), Run (≥75%). ## FAQ ### What is FinOps? FinOps is an operational framework and cultural practice that maximizes the business value of technology. Engineering, finance and business teams collaborate on timely, data-driven decisions about cloud, SaaS, data center and AI spend. ### What does Belvedere do? Belvedere is a FinOps consultancy. We audit technology spend, implement cost visibility and allocation, optimize usage and rates, negotiate with providers and build the governance and skills that make savings last. ### Which clouds and technologies do you cover? AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud and Alibaba Cloud, plus Kubernetes, SaaS licences, data platforms and AI workloads (model APIs, tokens and GPUs). ### Do you help with AI and GenAI costs? Yes. We allocate AI spend per team and use case, track cost per request or conversation, and optimize through model routing, prompt caching, batching and GPU commitments. ### What is included in the free cloud audit? A review of your recent billing data, a FinOps maturity score and a short list of prioritised savings opportunities, presented in a one-hour session. No commitment required. ## Optional - [Legal notice & privacy](https://blvdr.fr/legal) - [Sitemap](https://blvdr.fr/sitemap-index.xml)