PointFive, a Tel Aviv-based leader in Cloud Efficiency Posture Management (CEPM), has launched Pointer, an innovative conversational AI agent aimed at enhancing cloud cost visibility and optimization within organizations. With cloud waste representing nearly 30% of total cloud expenditure, Pointer offers teams an accessible method to understand cost drivers, workload behaviors, and efficiency gaps without relying exclusively on financial operations specialists or engineers.
“Pointer gives users a direct way to explore their infrastructure, reveal inefficiencies, and improve their efficiency posture through simple natural language,” stated Sharon Gross, Vice President of Product at PointFive. The introduction of this tool is part of PointFive’s ongoing mission to eliminate barriers that hinder efficient cloud operations.
Enhancing Cloud Efficiency with Conversational Insights
The Pointer AI agent is designed to handle both straightforward and complex queries. Users can inquire about their top cost drivers on platforms like AWS with questions such as, “What are my top AWS cost drivers this month?” or seek solutions by asking, “Explain this inefficiency, how can I remediate?”. Pointer delivers clear, actionable guidance based on the specific context of the page or dataset the user is currently viewing, thus streamlining the process and removing the need for extensive navigation through dashboards.
In addition to answering queries, Pointer empowers teams to act on optimization opportunities, effectively bridging the gap between insight and execution. This feature serves as a practical resource for engineers, finance leaders, and operations staff, fostering a shared understanding of cloud efficiency across various roles.
Part of a Comprehensive AI-Driven Ecosystem
Pointer represents the latest advancement in PointFive’s growing suite of AI tools. Earlier in 2023, the company introduced AI Prompt Remediation, enabling engineers to implement ready-to-run code directly within their existing integrated development environments (IDEs). This innovation supports rapid fixes without the need for new tools or significant disruptions.
Furthermore, PointFive has developed the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, which integrates cost intelligence into engineering workflows. This allows developers to query cost data through platforms compatible with large language models such as ChatGPT and Claude, receiving recommendations within continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. As a result, financial operations become an integral part of daily engineering decisions.
Additionally, the AI-Enhanced Analytics Engine, known as Data Explorer, translates natural-language inquiries into optimized SQL queries. This feature enables users to uncover hidden optimization opportunities and conduct thorough analyses without requiring specialized skills. Pointer acts as a conversational interface that enhances these capabilities, providing clarity, guidance, and actionable insights in cloud cost management.
PointFive’s commitment to Cloud Efficiency Posture Management is central to its mission. The platform continuously monitors infrastructure, identifies inefficiencies, and facilitates one-click remediation, which has resulted in savings of 20-40% for many of its customers. By democratizing access to insights, Pointer allows teams across finance, engineering, and operations to make quicker, more informed decisions.
By integrating context awareness, natural language understanding, and actionable guidance, Pointer enables organizations to proactively tackle cloud inefficiencies, mitigating wasted expenditure and enhancing overall operational confidence.
See Pointer in Action at Gartner IOCS
Attendees at the Gartner IOCS event from December 9 to 11 can witness Pointer in action at booth 546. This demonstration will showcase how conversational AI can transform cloud cost management. Organizations interested in a hands-on introduction or evaluating PointFive’s complete CEPM platform are encouraged to visit the booth or reach out to the PointFive sales team for further information.
