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SaaS & Platform EngineeringApr 30, 20266 min read

Cloud egress optimization: how to cut network charges

Cloud egress optimization is the most overlooked lever on a SaaS cost model — and it’s where a $50k/month AWS bill can become $30k/month without touching CPU or database size. This piece shows the measurement, architectural trade-offs, and a 3-step checklist to reclaim network cost and latency for production platforms.

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