July 2023 Summaries

Vantage has introduced a new feature that allows users to view and manage Datadog costs by using usage attribution tags, enabling customers to create detailed Cost Reports. This enhancement allows users to filter and group Datadog costs by specific tag keys and values, providing a more granular understanding of expenses associated with particular teams or applications. Previously, Vantage users could only filter Datadog costs by organization or service, making it challenging to identify specific cost drivers without isolating all Datadog usage. The update automatically imports tag data for Datadog organizations, breaking down costs into committed and on-demand categories by tag, and allows integration with other providers like AWS or Azure. This functionality is available at no additional cost to all Vantage customers with Datadog integration and tags enabled, offering a comprehensive view of cloud expenditures across multiple platforms.

Vantage has launched a new feature that allows customers to create multi-dimensional cost reports by grouping costs across multiple dimensions, such as account and service, rather than just one. This enhancement enables users to select up to three dimensions for grouping, offering a more comprehensive analysis of cost trends across different accounts and services. The updated "Grouping" component can be accessed through the Cost Report UI or API, and is available to all users, including those on the free tier, without additional costs. While users can view aggregated costs in tables and graphs, future updates may include further capabilities like drilling down into categories or resources, and forecast support.