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Industry data shows that 94% of organizations overspend on cloud services, with average overspend of around 30%. Savings potential varies by organization, but rightsizing and scheduling alone typically reduce waste by 20\u201330%, while committed use pricing can add another 30\u201370% reduction on eligible workloads. 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