The Hidden Cost of Idle K8s Resources (and What to Do About It)

Thursday September 18th, 2025 1pm ET | 10am PT (1 hour)

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We’ll explore the hidden inefficiencies in Kubernetes clusters that silently drive up cloud spend. Idle pods, over-provisioned nodes, and unused storage often go unnoticed, even in mature environments. This session will focus on how to detect idle resources, measure their real-world impact, and apply technical strategies to reclaim efficiency.

You’ll learn:
  • How to identify idle CPU, memory, storage, and nodes in complex K8s clusters
  • Techniques to measure the real cost of unused resources
  • Strategies for right-sizing, autoscaling, and scheduled hibernation
  • How to continuously monitor and prevent idle resources from accumulating

Speakers

Joe Dahlquist Principal Product Marketing Manager IBM Kubecost
Mike Riggs Solutions Engineer IBM Kubecost