# Supply Management Suggestion Tools AWS Releases Resource Optimization Recommendations By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-07-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resource-optimization-recommendations References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2019/07/23/aws-launches-a-new-tool-to-help-you-optimize-your-ec2-resources/) & [aws.amazon](https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws-cost-management/launch-resource-optimization-recommendations/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) A new tool for [AWS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roborunner) was released called EC2 Resource Optimization Recommendations. The tool is able to examine a user's EC2 activity and give [tailored recommendations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cybersecurity-recommendation). Resource optimization recommendations look at user history and use Cloud Watch metrics as well as [already existing reservations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightspeed-insights) on the platform. The tool will recommend that users shut down any idle instance that has a less than a 1% maximum CPU utilization. After the tool has found a less-used instance, it will show users three other sizes that could be used in order to better fit a user's usage history. The tool will work for EC2 instances but not for GPU instances currently. The new tool is now live for users of the AWS platform Image Credit: AWS ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Resource Optimization Recommendations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop AI-powered recommendation tools that analyze usage history and suggest optimal resource allocation for businesses. - **Cloud Watch Metrics Analysis:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced analytics tools that leverage Cloud Watch metrics to identify inefficiencies and improve resource utilization in cloud-based platforms. - **Instance Size Optimization:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design algorithms that automatically suggest alternative instance sizes to better match a user's usage history and enhance cost-effectiveness. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cloud Computing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop tools and services that optimize resource allocation, improve efficiency, and reduce costs in cloud computing environments. - **Artificial Intelligence:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize AI technologies to analyze usage patterns, recommend resource optimization strategies, and enhance operational efficiency across various industries. - **Data Analytics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build advanced analytics platforms that leverage Cloud Watch metrics and usage history to identify opportunities for optimization and cost savings in resource management. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cloud Pricing Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spot-insights.md) - [IoT-Based Robotics Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roborunner.md) - [Cost Optimization Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profitable-joe.md) - [AI Tool Finders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/findtool.md) - [User Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m365-analyzer.md) - [Agentic AI Toolkits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aws-agentic-ai.md) - [AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predictive-maintenance.md) - [AI Book Suggestions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-recommendations-tool.md) - [Game Development Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aws-for-games.md)