Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), hyper-automation, and advanced algorithms all have one thing in common – they are energy-demanding technologies requiring reliable network platforms to operate efficiently. However, this can lead to unexpected and unnoticed increases in cloud infrastructure expenditures – bloating costs at a time when cloud spending is already intense: Cloud services command a significant portion of IT budgets and will consume more than 50% by 2025 according to Gartner.Ad-hoc deployments and a lack of oversight have cloud infrastructure invoices spiraling out of cont…