[Launched] Generally Available: Enhanced Cost Management Exports
Launched: Generally Available Enhanced Cost Management Exports Microsoft announced the general availability of enhanced Cost Management exports in April 2025, introducing significant improvements to streamline FinOps practices[1][2]. Key Enhancements Expanded datasets : Export price sheets, reservation recommendations, reservation details, and reservation transactions alongside standard cost/usage data (actual and amortized)[1][5]. FOCUS compliance : Supports the FinOps Open Cost and Usage Specification to standardize cost data across cloud providers, combining actual/amortized costs and reducing storage needs[1][5]. Optimized file handling : Formats : CSV or Parquet with compression Partitioning : Splits large datasets into manageable chunks Overwrite : Replaces previous files in daily exports[1][5] Security : Export directly to storage accounts behind firewalls[1]. API & UX improvements : New API for programmatic export management[1] Simplified workflow...