Automatic software updates are a key manageability benefit of using cloud services. Cloud providers handle the maintenance and updates of the infrastructure and platform, ensuring that software applications remain up to date without user intervention. This removes the need for manual upgrades and reduces the workload for IT personnel, enabling them to focus on more strategic tasks. On the other hand, high availability refers to the uptime and continuous operation of the service, and lower hardware costs are a financial benefit but do not pertain to manageability directly. Regular backup strategies are related to reliability and data protection.