# Release Notes
## Release Date: 3 February 2026
### Switch AWS data source from access key to assumed role
FinOps for Cloud now supports seamlessly updating an AWS data source from using an access key to an assumed role.
SoftwareOne and AWS strongly recommend using an assumed role.
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Note: Switching from an access key to an assumed role is permanent. After you make this change, you can’t switch back to using an access key for this data source. For more information, see our [documentation](/system/data-sources/amazon-web-services/switch-from-access-key-to-assumed-role.md).
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### Automatic configuration of AWS data sources discontinued
To strengthen our alignment with a read‑only operating model and least‑privilege security practices, FinOps for Cloud will **no longer offer the ability to *****automatically***** create AWS Cost and Usage Reports (CUR) or provision their associated S3 buckets**.
Administrative users must now **create and configure CUR exports and S3 buckets directly in AWS** before connecting them to FinOps for Cloud.
FinOps for Cloud continues to support **connecting to existing customer‑managed CUR exports** without requiring elevated permissions.
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## Release Date: 12 December 2025
### Download Recommendations
You can now download insights directly from recommendation tiles, making it easier to export and share optimization suggestions.
### Fixes
* Removed all usages of the deprecated ADAL authentication library and upgraded all Microsoft authentication to MSAL. This is Microsoft's recommended library for all new development. Read about this more at [Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity-platform/msal-migration).
* Minor improvements to **AWS Assumed Role** data source for better reliability.
* Various stability, reliability, and performance improvements.
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## Release Date: 15 September 2025
### Cost Map for Cloud Spend Analysis
Cost map is a new feature that offers a visual and interactive representation of your cloud spend across regions and cloud providers. The **Cost map** page includes two tabs:
* **Region** - This tab allows you to visualize your spending geographically across cloud deployments.
* **Network traffic** - This tab allows you to analyze costs associated with data transfer and connectivity.
Additionally, the Cost Explorer view now includes a new breakdown option called **Geography**, allowing you to analyze expenses by region.
### New Download Functionality
A new download option has been introduced to facilitate offline analysis, reporting, and integration with external tools. You can now download data from the following modules in FinOps for Cloud:
* **Resources** - Download your resource data as an Excel spreadsheet or JSON file. You can also download Charts as PNG files.
* **Cost explorer** - Download the data as a PDF.
* **User management** - Export your list of users as an Excel spreadsheet or JSON file.
### New Filters in Resource View
New filtering options are added to the [Resources](/insights/resources.md) page to help you narrow down and analyze cloud assets more effectively. You can now filter resources by:
* **Multi-select fields** - This allows you to select multiple values across key dimensions for more flexible filtering.
* **First seen date** - This allows you to identify newly discovered resources.
* **Last seen date** - This allows you to track resources that might have been removed or are inactive.
### Improved Email Formatting
We have enhanced the formatting of monetary values in all email communications.
Currency values are now presented consistently for better readability and a reduced risk of misinterpretation, especially in automated alerts and summaries.
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## Release Date: 15 May 2025
### Global Availability
SoftwareOne's [FinOps for Cloud](https://portal.finops.softwareone.com/) is a new solution designed to help you optimize costs and manage your resources effectively.
With FinOps for Cloud, you can explore and analyze your cloud expenses, monitor resource usage, and implement policies to ensure efficient and cost-effective cloud management. With a user-friendly interface and robust features, the solution provides greater visibility and control over cloud infrastructure. Use the left sidebar to learn more about these features in detail.
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