Forensic-Grade Documentation for Every Cloud Investigation
Cloud Sleuth’s Evidence Reports provide comprehensive, data-backed documentation that transforms complex cloud analytics into clear, actionable insights. Like a detective’s case file, every finding is supported by irrefutable evidence you can trust and act upon.
Key Capabilities
📊 Data-Backed Recommendations
Every suggestion comes with hard evidence. See exact usage metrics, cost breakdowns, and performance data that justify each recommendation.
📈 Executive Summaries
High-level overviews perfect for leadership, with drill-down capabilities for technical teams who need the details.
🎯 Prioritized Action Plans
Reports rank opportunities by potential savings and implementation difficulty, helping you tackle the highest-impact items first.
📸 Point-in-Time Snapshots
Capture and compare your infrastructure state over time. Track progress and demonstrate ROI with before-and-after comparisons.
Report Types
The Investigation Report
Comprehensive Cloud Audit
- Complete resource inventory with utilization metrics
- Waste identification with evidence trails
- Risk assessment for each finding
- Step-by-step remediation guides
The Executive Brief
C-Suite Ready Insights
- Total savings opportunity summary
- Top 10 quick wins with ROI projections
- Trend analysis and forecasting
- Benchmark comparisons against industry standards
The Technical Deep Dive
Engineering Team Documentation
- Detailed architectural analysis
- Performance metrics and bottlenecks
- Configuration recommendations with examples
- Integration points and dependencies mapped
The Compliance Dossier
Audit-Ready Documentation
- Resource compliance status
- Security finding evidence
- Access and permission audits
- Regulatory alignment verification
Evidence We Provide
Resource-Level Evidence
- Usage Patterns: Hour-by-hour utilization graphs
- Cost Analysis: Detailed billing breakdowns
- Performance Metrics: CPU, memory, network, and storage statistics
- Access Logs: Last accessed timestamps and frequency
Architectural Evidence
- Dependency Maps: Visual service relationships
- Traffic Patterns: Data flow and API call volumes
- Scaling History: Auto-scaling events and triggers
- Error Rates: Service health and reliability metrics
Report Features
🔍 Interactive Dashboards
Navigate through your evidence with interactive charts and filters. Drill down from summary to granular details with a single click.
📤 Multiple Export Formats
Export reports as PDF for presentations, CSV for spreadsheets, or JSON for integration with other tools.
🔄 Automated Scheduling
Set up recurring reports for stakeholders. Weekly summaries, monthly deep dives, or quarterly executive briefings.
🎨 Custom Branding
White-label reports with your company branding for internal distribution or client presentations.
Real-World Impact
Case Study: The $2M Evidence File
A Fortune 500 company’s IT department suspected cloud waste but couldn’t prove it to finance. Our Evidence Report revealed:
- 1,847 unused resources with individual cost documentation
- 423 overprovisioned instances with utilization graphs
- 89 duplicate services with architectural diagrams
- Total annual waste: $2.1 million
Armed with this evidence, IT secured immediate approval for optimization efforts, recovering the full amount within 90 days.
Sample Evidence Snippets
Finding: Oversized RDS Instance
- Evidence: CPU utilization averaging 3% over 30 days
- Current Cost: $2,400/month
- Recommended Action: Downsize from db.r5.4xlarge to db.r5.large
- Projected Savings: $1,800/month (75% reduction)
- Risk Level: Low - Same performance with 30% headroom
Benefits
- Build Your Case: Justify optimization projects with undeniable evidence
- Track Progress: Document your optimization journey with measurable results
- Ensure Accountability: Assign findings to teams with clear evidence and deadlines
- Demonstrate Value: Prove ROI with before-and-after documentation
Getting Started
Evidence Reports are generated automatically after each investigation cycle. Your first report is available within 48 hours of connecting your cloud accounts. Customize report frequency, recipients, and focus areas through our simple configuration panel.
Ready to build your case for cloud optimization? Let Cloud Sleuth compile the evidence.