Yesterday we launched a new solution atop our V6.3 platform of applications. This solution is focused on helping our customers manage their IT costs in the fast growing cloud world.
The basic concept is to bring out-of-the-box reports, dashboards, templates and data connectors, specifically targeted at a CIO that needs to manage multiple IT services based on multiple technical capabilities which she can receive from multiple alternatives, in-house or external, public or private.
Making the cost-and-value-effective choices, as well as ongoing tracking of TCO and Unit cost of these services, is what we are bringing to the table.
This is already gaining great traction. It seems like the concept that software is not only functionality, but also content that reflects best practices and know-how, is the right way to go. We have seen the same very positive response to our out-of-the-box content in our 6.3 version and it takes a big part of our future releases roadmap.
Some good coverage from the press:
Managing the Costs and Complexities of a Cloud-Based Infrastructure (Read Write Web).
I like the analogy to Nimsoft 
Putting a Cost on Cloud Computing (IT Business Edge).
Digital Fuel Debuts IT Cloud Cost Management Software (TechCrunchIT)
Your feedback is welcome!
