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July 2026: EU Data Act switching charges hit zero by 12 Jan 2027; AWS free DTO-on-exit still requires Support approval and typically a 90-day move window. Exit cost is re-platform time (~$113k in our model), not the ~$4,400 egress line.
July 2026: Barclays ~86% plan some repatriation; IDC ~8–9% full exit — both true. Per-workload placement beats multi-cloud-by-default. Scored matrix + daily tax of “just in case” portability.
Not every company needs an AWS MSP — but many are past the point in 2026. Ten signs it is time, updated for Business Support+ vs MSP and GenAI ops gaps.
Most AWS MSP pitches are still vague in 2026. Concrete day-to-day scope — CloudWatch Application Signals, FinOps, patching, incident response — plus what stays out of a standard SOW (including GenAI/AgentCore unless named).
Business Support+ and an AWS MSP still sound similar in July 2026 — they are not. Current Support tiers (post 2025-12-02 restructure) vs MSP scope, cost, and when you need both.
Choosing an AWS managed services provider is still a 1–3 year commitment in 2026. Updated RFP framework — monitoring (including Application Signals), FinOps evidence, GenAI ops boundaries, SLA remedies, and exit terms.