Managed services providers (MSPs) and other IT services providers offering managed services across multiple clouds use a cloud management platform (CMP) as a foundational technology. But what are the best practices for MSPs to leverage a CMP for success with end customers? MSPs need to implement appropriate account hierarchies, tagging strategies, cost management practices, templating and automation approaches, and DevOps processes.

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