In April 2026, AWS Audit Manager entered maintenance mode and is closed to all new accounts.
Key Takeaways:
Cloud management platforms (CMPs) have become a hot recommendation for companies running infrastructure in the cloud. Vendors position them as the control plane for everything: cost management, governance, automation, security, and operational visibility.
The reality is more nuanced. A CMP is not automatically the right move for every company, every cloud environment, or every stage of growth.
