Native OpenTelemetry inside Alloy: Now you can get the best of both worlds

This article details how Grafana Assistant, powered by large language models, can help optimize cloud costs by analyzing signals from Microsoft Cost Management and billing data. By using natural language queries, users can identify cost drivers, understand anomalies, and receive actionable recommendations for reducing spend on Microsoft Cloud Platform (MCP) resources. Ultimately, the combination aims to shift from reactive cost management to proactive optimization, leading to significant savings.