Harness earned the highest possible score for the report's Innovation criteria

Harness, a leading Modern Software Delivery Platform® company, has achieved notable recognition as a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave™: Cloud Cost Management and Optimization (CCMO), Q3 2024. This accolade highlights Harness's innovative approach to cloud cost management, driven by its continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) expertise and recent advancements in cloud cost solutions.

Key Highlights from Forrester's Evaluation

• Recognition of Innovation:

  • Forrester commended Harness for its market-leading innovations, including features like auto-stopping and cluster cost breakdown.
  • The evaluation reflects Harness's ability to leverage its CI/CD momentum and funding to enhance its Cloud Cost Management and Optimization (CCMO) offerings.

• Harish Doddala's Statement:

  • "This recognition marks a significant milestone for Harness and validates our commitment to developing cutting-edge solutions for cloud cost management. As cloud environments become more complex, having robust CCMO solutions is crucial for financial health and operational efficiency."

Features of Harness Cloud Cost Management

• Unified Visibility and Control:

  • Provides comprehensive oversight of costs across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and containers for accurate cost allocation and budgeting.

• Cloud AutoStopping™:

  • Reduces non-production costs by up to 70% through automatic management of idle cloud resources.

• Governance Policies and Recommendations:

  • Helps establish governance policies and offers out-of-the-box recommendations to identify and eliminate waste.

• Intelligent Automation:

  • Manages rate optimization and spot orchestration through Harness' Commitment and Cluster Orchestrators.

Forrester Wave Evaluation

• Methodology:

  • The Forrester Wave evaluates the top 12 vendors in the CCMO market based on 25 criteria. This thorough analysis provides an objective assessment of the leading solutions available to businesses.

• Harness's Position:

  • Being named a Strong Performer underscores Harness's effectiveness in delivering advanced cloud cost management solutions and its ability to address complex challenges in cloud environments.

Harness's recognition in The Forrester Wave™: Cloud Cost Management and Optimization (CCMO), Q3 2024, affirms its position as a leader in cloud cost solutions. With its innovative features and robust capabilities, Harness continues to set the standard for managing cloud expenditures effectively.