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Cloud waste

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000201

The underutilization or inefficient use of cloud computing resources, leading to unnecessary expenditure. This can result from over-provisioning instances, leaving idle resources running, or failing to decommission unused services. Identifying and addressing cloud waste is a key aspect of cloud cost management and financial governance.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-000201
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectInternet
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-000201",
  "term": "Cloud waste",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "The underutilization or inefficient use of cloud computing resources, leading to unnecessary expenditure. This can result from over-provisioning instances, leaving idle resources running, or failing to decommission unused services. Identifying and addressing cloud waste is a key aspect of cloud cost management and financial governance.",
  "subject": "Internet",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/cloud-waste/"
}

Record 221 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.