The combined entity will provide a unified solution for cloud governance and asset management, enabling enterprise platform teams to ensure resiliency across the entire cloud lifecycle.

BOSTON, MA — March 18, 2026 — env zero (envzero.com), the leader in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) management and governance, and CloudQuery (cloudquery.io), the leading cloud asset management platform, today announced the successful close of their merger. The combined company will operate under the env zero brand, creating a powerhouse in the cloud operations space.

The merger addresses a critical gap in the market: Modern cloud teams struggle with infrastructure that exists outside Infrastructure as Code. Automation platforms can’t see it, and discovery tools can’t safely fix it. By combining CloudQuery’s complete cloud asset inventory with env zero’s infrastructure automation engine, we’re creating a new kind of platform—one that continuously discovers everything running in your cloud and automatically brings it to its desired state.

A Unified Vision from Day 0 to Day N

IaC manages what teams intend to deploy. Asset tools show what already exists. But cloud teams still lack a system that connects the two. The combination of env zero and CloudQuery will change that, combining infrastructure automation with complete cloud asset intelligence to manage the entire lifecycle of cloud infrastructure, from Day 0 provisioning to Day N operations.

"We kept hearing the same thing from customers: visibility without action and action without context both fall short. Customers need visibility, context, and action working together in one place, and that is exactly what we are giving them," said Steve Corndell, CEO of the new env zero. "By bringing CloudQuery’s data capabilities into env zero, we’re giving platform engineers a complete solution to manage reliable, secure, and cost-effective cloud environments—from the first line of code through the entire lifecycle."

Leadership and Innovation

The combined company will be led by Steve Corndell as Chief Executive Officer. Yevgeny Pats, Founder and CEO of CloudQuery, will join the leadership team as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the new env zero, overseeing the integration of the two technologies and driving the future product roadmap.

"CloudQuery was built to solve the visibility problem inherent in modern cloud infrastructure," said Yevgeny Pats. "Joining env zero allows us to close the loop between knowing what exists and taking action on it. Together, we are building an autonomous system that doesn't just tell you what you have in the cloud, but ensures it stays reliable and compliant automatically."

The combined company is also proud to welcome industry veteran Oved Lourie as Field CTO,  a role purpose-built to keep customer voice at the center of the platform's evolution, ensuring that what gets built is exactly what the market demands.

The Evolution of Platform Engineering: Closing the Operational Gap

The merger arrives as the industry reaches a critical tipping point. Platform Engineering has rapidly evolved from a niche discipline into the vital intersection of Security, Compliance, FinOps, and Performance Management, and the stakes have never been higher.

Enterprises are now leveraging foundational models to accelerate the SDLC by an order of magnitude, collapsing the time between ideation and production. But speed without governance is exposure. Historically siloed security, compliance, FinOps, and performance functions can no longer keep up, creating compounding risk at exactly the moment organizations can least afford it. The new env zero fills this gap, merging the predictive power of IaC governance with the real-time clarity of asset management to give platform teams the control plane that AI-accelerated development demands.

"The 'Operational Gap' is the space between what you intended to build and what is actually running in the cloud," added Steve Corndell. "As foundational models push code to production faster than ever before, that gap becomes a liability. By combining our IaC expertise with CloudQuery's context-rich insights, we are giving Platform Engineering teams a single pane of glass to manage security, compliance, cost and performance simultaneously. We aren't just helping teams deploy; we are helping them run their entire cloud operation autonomously."

The merger officially closed on March 12. Customers of both platforms can expect continued support for existing services with an accelerated roadmap for integrated features. Executives from the new env zero will be available for meetings at KubeCon Europe 2026, in Amsterdam, upon request.

About env zero

env zero is the leader in cloud governance for Infrastructure-as-Code, helping enterprises deliver infrastructure at the speed and scale required for the AI era. The env zero Cloud Governance Platform unifies automation, governance, and intelligent guardrails into a single control plane, enabling platform teams to codify, standardize, and secure infrastructure across any cloud or IaC framework including Terraform, OpenTofu, Pulumi, CloudFormation, Terragrunt, and Kubernetes. Founded in 2018, the company partners with global innovators such as PayPal, Broadcom, Paramount, and MongoDB to accelerate innovation without sacrificing compliance or control.

About CloudQuery

CloudQuery is a cloud asset management platform that transforms cloud infrastructure into searchable, actionable data. Founded in 2021, It is used by security and platform teams at Fortune 100 banks, global technology companies, and fast-moving FinTechs  to manage complex, multi-cloud footprints at scale.

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FAQ's

What does the merger between env0 and CloudQuery mean for customers?

The merger brings together two critical capabilities that were previously separate: infrastructure automation and cloud asset visibility. env0 focuses on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) governance and automation, while CloudQuery specializes in discovering and analyzing cloud assets. By combining these, customers now get a unified platform that not only shows what exists in their cloud but also enables them to act on it.

This solves a major gap that many platform teams face today. Previously, teams either had visibility without control or control without full visibility. With the combined platform, organizations can continuously discover cloud resources and ensure they are governed, compliant, and aligned with intended configurations.

For customers, this means fewer blind spots, reduced operational risk, and a more efficient way to manage infrastructure across its entire lifecycle, from initial deployment to ongoing operations.

What problem does this merger solve in cloud infrastructure management?

The merger addresses what is referred to as the “operational gap” — the difference between what teams intend to deploy using IaC and what is actually running in the cloud. In modern environments, not all infrastructure is created through IaC, leading to unmanaged resources, configuration drift, and security risks.

CloudQuery provides deep visibility into all cloud assets, including those created outside automated workflows. env0, on the other hand, provides the ability to govern and automate infrastructure changes. By combining both, the platform closes the loop between discovery and action.

This means organizations can now identify unmanaged resources and automatically bring them back into compliance. Instead of reacting to issues after they occur, teams can proactively manage infrastructure in a controlled and consistent way.

How does the combined platform improve cloud governance and compliance?

The unified platform integrates governance directly into the infrastructure lifecycle. env0’s policy-based automation ensures that all deployments follow predefined rules related to security, compliance, and cost. At the same time, CloudQuery continuously scans the cloud environment to detect resources that fall outside those rules.

This dual approach allows organizations to enforce governance both at the point of deployment and during ongoing operations. Any drift, misconfiguration, or unauthorized resource can be identified and corrected quickly, reducing the risk of compliance violations and security incidents.

As a result, platform teams gain a more complete control plane where governance is not just enforced during provisioning but maintained continuously across all environments.

What changes can existing env0 and CloudQuery users expect?

Existing customers of both platforms can continue using their current services without disruption. The merger does not require immediate changes to workflows or infrastructure setups, ensuring continuity and stability for ongoing operations.

However, over time, users can expect deeper integration between the two platforms. This includes enhanced visibility within env0, improved automation capabilities based on CloudQuery’s asset data, and new features that unify governance and asset management into a single experience.

The roadmap is focused on delivering a seamless, integrated platform that enhances both functionality and usability, allowing customers to gradually adopt new capabilities without needing to overhaul their existing systems.

How does this merger impact the future of platform engineering?

The merger reflects a broader shift in platform engineering toward unified, intelligence-driven systems. As infrastructure grows more complex and AI accelerates deployment speed, traditional siloed approaches to security, compliance, and operations are no longer effective.

By combining automation with real-time asset intelligence, the new env0 platform enables platform teams to manage infrastructure more proactively. Instead of reacting to issues, teams can maintain continuous control over their environments, ensuring reliability, security, and cost efficiency at scale.

This positions platform engineering as a central function in modern organizations, responsible not just for enabling development but for managing the entire lifecycle of infrastructure in a scalable, automated, and governed way.