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As ‘code pollution’ grows, licensing becomes crucial, Grafana expert says

Brian Njuguna — Fri, 19 May 2023 20:30:59 +0000

Every time there is an infection point in technological innovations, the licensing dynamic comes up. With things becoming more open with data, licensing code should be simplified using a specific method, such as a reference file, according to Richard Hartmann (pictured), director of community at Raintank Inc. (dba Grafana Labs). “I like the concept of […]

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D2iQ uses instant platform engineering to solve DevOps challenges

Brian Njuguna — Fri, 19 May 2023 20:00:02 +0000

Even though DevOps shortens production cycles, the popping up of multi-clusters is making it cumbersome. Through instant platform engineering, D2iQ Inc. offers a production-ready and multi-tenant management platform powered by Kubernetes that functions the same as DevOps under the guardrails of what the platform provides, according to Deepak Goel (pictured), chief technology officer of D2iQ. […]

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Kubernetes adoption extends to stateful application use cases

Victor Dabrinze — Fri, 19 May 2023 19:30:32 +0000

Cloud-native tools are seeing steady forward movement, with Kubernetes’ ability to manage application states as a strong example. Organizations are now deploying and managing stateful applications at scale with Kubernetes solutions like Kasten. “It’s definitely gone beyond the early adopters; that’s what I’m seeing,” said Tom Leyden (pictured, right), vice president of marketing, Kasten at Veeam. “If […]

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Multicloud solutions, generative AI pave way for enhanced developer experiences

Alice Gillin — Fri, 19 May 2023 19:00:22 +0000

Years ago, before Kubernetes gained popularity, platform engineering was a much more tedious field, involving the development of all applications from the ground up. Zeet Inc. aims to simplify platform development even more, offering cost-effective developer experiences to its users. Although other platforms offer simpler developer experiences, they normally don’t scale to enterprise company levels, […]

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Spotlight refocused on infrastructure within the cloud-native community

Victor Dabrinze — Fri, 19 May 2023 18:30:54 +0000

C-suite executives, especially those in technical roles, always crave faster solutions that are scalable and cost-effective. While those demands are fair, infrastructural underpinnings, such as storage/database and data protection, must never be overlooked. “I think what’s happened in this community is there’s a momentum that’s been built,” said David Nicholson (pictured, right), chief technology officer of […]

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Introducing Kubernetes to the next generation: Innovative learning with Phippy

Brian Njuguna — Fri, 19 May 2023 16:35:48 +0000

Since Kubernetes has gone mainstream, teaching younger people about the technology is important for next-gen talent. During the recent Kid’s Day – a co-located KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe event – children were introduced to the Kubernetes world in an exciting and friendly way using a Raspberry Pi game that featured a giraffe called Phippy as […]

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Platform engineering is DevOps with guardrails, Dell director says

Brian Njuguna — Thu, 11 May 2023 16:00:27 +0000

As platform engineering continues to redefine information technology, it’s emerging as the new version of what modern and seamless IT should look like. With platform engineering being an agile ITOps in an application-led world, it is a concept within DevOps that has boundaries, according to Brad Maltz (pictured), senior director of DevOps portfolio and DevRel […]

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The power of Kubernetes: IBM works to simplify the cloud transformation journey

Alice Gillin — Thu, 11 May 2023 15:38:48 +0000

Although the acceleration of technology has led to life-changing innovations throughout the years, complex technologies can be tricky to fully utilize, causing some organizations to rely on older technologies. Kubernetes offers efficient container management and scaling, but the technology intimidates many developers looking to implement them during their cloud transformation journeys. IBM Corp. is working […]

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Isovalent’s Cilium Mesh bridges gap between Kubernetes and legacy workloads

Alice Gillin — Fri, 05 May 2023 21:03:00 +0000

Open-sourced platform Cilium was created by Isovalent Inc. to help address the rising security and networking challenges emerging as cloud-native environments, including Kubernetes, grow in scale and complexity. Recently, Isovalent introduced Cilium Service Mesh, which goes even further by enabling users to now connect workloads and systems across multiple clouds and on-premise locations. “This week […]

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Quieter voices may ultimately carry the day in making progress for women in tech

Mark Albertson — Fri, 05 May 2023 20:54:10 +0000

Progress toward greater gender diversity in the technology world appears to have stalled. AnitaB.org has reported that the percentage of women in technical roles stands at 27.6%, more than a percentage point lower than the number reported in 2020. Why progress remains slow is perplexing to some since McKinsey & Co. recently published data showing […]

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Simplifying object storage for streamlined data management and cost efficiencies

Alice Gillin — Thu, 04 May 2023 15:17:42 +0000

The data landscape is experiencing massive shifts, with exponential growth and the size of active workloads exploding. With artificial intelligence gaining popularity as well, innovations the likes we’ve never seen before are occurring right before our eyes. Object storage has become primary storage, with Kubernetes now playing a huge role in orchestrating large workloads. “With […]

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Data and AI opens access for developers, provides useful signals for security

Mark Albertson — Thu, 04 May 2023 14:24:19 +0000

Recent advances in artificial intelligence have opened up a whole new world of data usage for enterprise developers. The ability of AI to channel massive amounts of data and apply models that will perform near-instant analysis has created a new dynamic where programmers become active participants in how data is used. “Up until now, data […]

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Three insights you might have missed from the KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU event

Mark Albertson — Mon, 01 May 2023 21:06:33 +0000

The KubeCon + CloudNativeCon gathering in Amsterdam provided an opportunity for engineers and developers to hear the latest on container, cloud-native and open-source innovation. The rise of artificial intelligence and its impact on the evolution of DevOps, as well as data governance, were prime topics of discussion during the weeklong event. TheCUBE, SiliconANGLE Media’s livestreaming […]

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The power of GitOps: a comprehensive framework for modern IT operations

Brian Njuguna — Mon, 01 May 2023 19:40:40 +0000

Since GitOps offers cluster management, it helps solve organizational issues, such as operational problems. GitOps not only enables application deployment and drift detection, but also serves as the foundational layer of various fields such as platform engineering, continuous integration and continuous deployment, according to Christian Hernandez (pictured, right), senior principal product manager at Red Hat […]

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Breaking the data dilemma: how a unified telemetry standard can revolutionize observability

Victor Dabrinze — Mon, 01 May 2023 19:19:34 +0000

Observability tools allow enterprises to monitor the operating state of their systems in real time. However, value stands to be lost when operations teams rush through the initial telemetry pipelines and focus more on storing and analyzing the expanding data. “Right now, there’s a huge problem where people are generating more data into their system, but the […]

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Next-gen applications: KubeVirt simplifies Kubernetes and VM integration

Brian Njuguna — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 16:30:41 +0000

To deliver next-gen applications, improving workload flows continues to take center stage in the enterprise world. KubeVirt was devised to bring virtual machines to Kubernetes by enabling containers and VMs to run side by side, according to Fabian Deutsch (pictured, left), senior engineering manager of OpenShift virtualization at Red Hat Inc. “KubeVirt is a community […]

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DXC and Portworx extend reach through strategic partnership

Victor Dabrinze — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 16:00:51 +0000

The Kubernetes orchestration standard was designed to make cloud-native application deployment faster, easier and more flexible. Given its current place as a de-facto enterprise standard, the industry is at an inflection point given Kubernetes’ usefulness to data centers and even the multicloud. “If you’re building or running your infrastructure or app now, and if you’re not running […]

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Kubernetes thriving on the growth of DevOps community

Victor Dabrinze — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 15:21:36 +0000

As one of the world’s largest open-source projects, Kubernetes expands the possibilities for enterprise app development, deployment and management. One of the key highlights at the recent KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe event this year was the breadth and scope of new projects currently being built within Kubernetes. While already large, the community is still growing. “It’s […]

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Red Hat accelerates platform engineering as developer experience takes center stage

Brian Njuguna — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:58:35 +0000

As Kubernetes enters its maturity phase, more emphasis is being placed on developer experience. With platform engineering gaining momentum, Red Hat Inc. is using Kubernetes to boost this discipline, as it allows developers to work seamlessly using self-service capabilities, according to Natale Vinto (pictured, right), developer advocate lead at Red Hat. “Red Hat is joining […]

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ChatGPT for DevOps: Reassessing the convergence of natural language processing and developer operations

Victor Dabrinze — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:00:58 +0000

Natural language-driven artificial intelligence tools are currently all the rage — think ChatGPT. But what if that same conversational AI experience is carried over to automating platform engineering and DevOps functions? That’s always been the main focus at Kubiya Inc., a DevOps virtual assistant for cloud operations. “We’ve branded ourselves as ‘ChatGPT for DevOps,'” said Amit Eyal […]

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Growth of generative AI is leading to change moment for DevOps

Mark Albertson — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 14:36:14 +0000

The role of data in DevOps is changing, facilitated by the introduction of powerful new generative artificial intelligence engines such as ChatGPT. The success of DevOps in modern, cloud-native environments has given rise to platform engineering, and among the many byproducts of this trend is a growing potential for AI and machine learning to be […]

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Audi’s transformation journey: Kubernetes, the cloud and a people-first approach

Brian Njuguna — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 20:09:50 +0000

The way in which an organization tackles processes plays an instrumental role in determining whether it’s a make-or-break affair. By using an enablement layer throughout silos and automating processes, automotive manufacturer Audi AG gains both a transformational and scalability advantage needed to handle 6,600 projects, according to Sebastian Kister (pictured), product team lead, Kubernetes Competence […]

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The evolution of Kubernetes in enterprise IT: From day two operations to AI integration

Cheryl Knight — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 16:09:03 +0000

As Kubernetes continues to become an essential part of enterprise IT infrastructure, companies are looking for ways to optimize and secure their systems. Artificial intelligence has the potential to play a significant role in this process, but for now, the main focus remains on day two operations and ensuring that technology can meet organizational needs […]

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Vertex Ventures seeks ‘exceptional developer experiences’ to invest in

Alice Gillin — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 21:30:39 +0000

Technology is evolving at an explosive rate, with certain technologies — such as artificial intelligence and machine learning — leading to tech innovations almost every day. These complex technologies, however, usually require investments from companies such as Vertex Ventures US, a capital firm investing in technical founders building infrastructure software. As a capital firm, one […]

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WebAssembly removes redundancies in developing browser-based apps

Victor Dabrinze — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:57:59 +0000

Making its public debut in 2017, the WebAssembly open standard is designed to facilitate the execution of binary code on the web. For developers, Wasm brings benefits such as streamlining their workflow to remove areas of labor and material resource wastage. “We’re trying to get rid of wastage in all of the software development, and […]

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AI and platform engineering take center stage: KubeCon Day 2 analysis

Cheryl Knight — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:24:59 +0000

As KubeCon + CloudNativeCon began its second day in Amsterdam, developers, engineers and IT leaders continued to explore emerging cloud-native and open-source technologies. Hot topics at the conference include platform engineering, the evolving definition of DevOps, the rise of AI and the governance and ethics surrounding it. “It’s open source. A lot of this stuff […]

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The rise of platform engineering in the Kubernetes era

Cheryl Knight — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:00:39 +0000

During this week’s KubeCon + CloudNativeCon event in Amsterdam, the enterprise technology community gathered to discuss the latest developments in Kubernetes and the evolving role of DevOps in modern cloud-native platforms. “DevOps is dead — long live the platform,” said Murli Thirumale (pictured), vice president and general manager of the Cloud-Native Business Unit at Pure […]

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The new tech frontier: Kubernetes ecosystem expansion and AI’s rising influence

Cheryl Knight — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 22:00:19 +0000

The evolution of Kubernetes and the rise of artificial intelligence were two major topics during day one of the KubeCon + CloudNativeCon event in Amsterdam, with many attendees discussing the intersection of the two. “I think we’re barely scratching the surface on how AI intersects this cloud-native world,” said Bassam Tabbara (pictured, right), founder and […]

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What to expect during KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU: Join theCUBE April 19-21

Mark Albertson — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 19:33:02 +0000

The massive adoption of Kubernetes as a key solution for enterprise computing makes it inevitable that as new technologies come on the horizon, the container orchestration tool will be involved in some way. Emerging tech solutions such as edge computing and the AI-based ChatGPT provide two prime examples of where Kubernetes will undoubtedly play an […]

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