New Platformr Foundation Release Streamlines AWS Management

BEND, OR – November 27, 2024 – Platformr has just released Platformr Foundation 1.2.0, an advanced product update that delivers a suite of powerful new features designed to enhance AWS management, boost security, and optimize cloud operations. These updates mark a significant milestone in the company’s ability to deliver best-in-class CloudOps solutions for AWS multi-account environments.

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Platformr continues to redefine how organizations manage AWS environments by combining innovation with security and operational excellence,” asserts VP of Product George Rolston. “These enhancements empower businesses at every stage of their cloud journey.”

New Features at a Glance

AWS Backup Management
Simplify your backup strategy

Streamline your backup strategy with pre-configured AWS Backup vaults deployed across primary and secondary regions. AWS Backup offers flexibility and security, with six backup schedules ranging from continuous to monthly.

Activate the service by simply tagging your supported AWS resources, and AWS Backup will automatically protect your data.

Workload Factory
Accelerate AWS development and production 

As a best-practice solution, Workload Factory supports uniform workload deployment across AWS by integrating:

  • Federated trust Git services
  • Role-based access using AWS IAM Identity Center
  • Best practice recommendations for workload-specific Organizational Units (OUs)
Service Dashboard
Monitor and validate your AWS Organization’s service trust and configuration

With this integrated assessment tool, you can oversee deployments and watch your AWS environment achieve optimal configuration in Platformr Foundation.

Cloud Foundation Accelerator (CFA) Well-Architected Custom Lens
Elevate your cloud architecture

Platformr automatically deploys and configures this feature in your shared services account, so you can make informed decisions and maintain best practices throughout your cloud journey.

Platformr Activation Timer
Gain secure, time-based access in the Platformr web console

Monitor and control environment access more effectively through an enhanced web interface. Ensure Platformr only needs the time for deployment operations and know when to reactivate Platformr’s access to your AWS environment.

Enhanced AWS Service Enablement
Leverage streamlined enablement and configuration for key AWS services

Ensure optimal use of trusted services across your AWS Organization, including:

  • AWS Trusted Advisor
  • Cost Optimization Hub
  • EC2 Cost Optimizer
  • AWS Resource Explorer
  • Service Quotas
  • AWS Well-Architected Tool
New AWS Control Tower Features

Platformr delivers improved fail-safes for reliable AWS Control Tower deployments to support seamless cloud governance.

Additional New Features
  • Activation of AWS Resource Control Policies
  • Enablement of Centralized Root Access
About Platformr

Platformr revolutionizes CloudOps and accelerates the journey to the AWS Cloud by simplifying how companies migrate, build, and deploy reliable, well architected technology solutions. Purpose-built for AWS best practices, Platformr configures AWS infrastructure and sets up an AWS Landing Zone in minutes with a secure foundation architecture designed for reliability, scalability, cost optimization, performance efficiency, and continuous compliance. 

Media Contact:
Jennifer Houston
jennifer.houston@platformr.cloud