As cloud environments grow more complex, the need for intelligent, automated optimization becomes critical. At Turbonomic, we’re excited to introduce a new capability that brings deeper optimization to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments—specifically targeting C3 machine type and Hyperdisk Balanced storage.
As cloud environments evolve, so do the challenges of managing performance and cost. Google Cloud’s C3 machine types and Hyperdisk Balanced storage offer powerful capabilities—but without intelligent automation, they can be difficult to optimize effectively. That’s why Turbonomic is introducing new support for these technologies, giving CloudOps and FinOps teams the tools they need to make smarter, faster, and more cost-effective decisions.
C3 machine type is one of GCP’s next-generation general-purpose VMs. They offer significant performance improvements for compute-intensive workloads, with better price-performance ratios compared to previous generations. Hyperdisk Balanced, on the other hand, is one of GCP’s latest block storage innovation. It provides high IOPS and throughput with customizable performance, making it ideal for a wide range of workloads. Together, these technologies offer a powerful foundation for modern cloud-native applications—but only if they’re used efficiently.
The new optimization capability introduces:
Which Value This Feature Brings?
⚙️ Operational Efficiency
📊 Data-Driven Decision Making
🔐 Policy-Driven Governance
How does a real example look like?
In the figure below, a Hyperdisk balanced volume scale down is presented. IBM Turbonomic is providing a recommendation to scale down IOPS and IO Throughput capacity where 139$ can be saved. That action can be manually or automatically executed directly from IBM Turbonomic user interface.

This new capability empowers teams to make smarter decisions, reduce costs, and ensure performance at scale. By automating right-sizing or delete actions and providing real-time insights, Turbonomic turns complexity into opportunity. Start optimizing today and unlock the full potential of your GCP environment.
For additional details, review the documentation: