A cache management system including an in-memory database system for managing cached data is provided. The cache management system includes an application, a wrapper and an engine. The application utilizes data and has a rule related to the cache management of the data. The wrapper is operable to receive data from the application and provide at least a portion of the data and a component of the rule to the in-memory database system. The engine is operable to monitor the in-memory database system and apply the rule to the cached data. A method for managing cache data is also provided.