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Wasted cloud spend climbs to 29% driven by AI workloads, Flexera report finds

A new report from Flexera indicates that wasted cloud spending has reached 29%, marking the first increase in five years. This rise is attributed, in part, to the demands of AI workloads. The findings suggest a growing inefficiency in cloud resource management. AI

IMPACT Increased AI workload demands contribute to rising cloud inefficiencies, potentially impacting operational costs for AI deployments.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a report on cloud spending inefficiencies, which is an industry trend rather than a specific event.

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Wasted cloud spend climbs to 29% driven by AI workloads, Flexera report finds

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    Wasted cloud spend hit 29% in Flexera's 2026 report, the first rise in five years, with AI workloads cited. Source: iTWire https:// itwire.com/business-it-news/

    Wasted cloud spend hit 29% in Flexera's 2026 report, the first rise in five years, with AI workloads cited. Source: iTWire https:// itwire.com/business-it-news/cl oud/29-of-cloud-spend-is-wasted-and-the-number-just-went-up-what-im-asking-tim-jenkinson-live-on-27-august-2026 # AI