IT environments are changing faster than ever. Kubernetes and containers have become the go-to tools for building flexible, scalable, and efficient systems. For many enterprises, this shift is an opportunity to rethink how apps are built, deployed, and managed across every environment.
Kubernetes helps teams manage and automate containers across clouds, on-premises, and even edge locations. This means you can launch new services faster, keep operations consistent, and scale up or down as needed – all without adding unnecessary complexity or silos.
Containers make it possible to package applications so they run the same way everywhere. This reduces surprises and helps teams deliver new features quickly, no matter where their workloads live.
Kubernetes changed the game for IT teams looking to move faster, modernize apps, and give their developers more freedom. In the early days, adoption was all about speed: small teams, quick wins, and experimentation.
Now, we’re seeing the “second wave”, and it’s not just about launching a few clusters anymore. Enterprises are looking for ways to bring all those projects together, manage them at scale, and make sure everything works across both new and traditional IT environments.
Explore the forces driving the second wave of Kubernetes adoption and the strategic responses required to manage it. We’ve identified five critical challenges – cluster sprawl, cost control, security threats, compliance obligations, and hybrid workload management – and offered five actionable recommendations in our white paper.
Let’s be honest – cloud-native IT can sound like a foreign language, even if you’re comfortable with technology. The sheer number of terms, acronyms, and buzzwords can make anyone’s head spin. That’s why we put together the Mastering cloud-native glossary. It’s a short, accessible guide that breaks down the essential terms and concepts behind Kubernetes, containers, hybrid IT, and more. No filler – just what you need to feel confident in the cloud-native conversation.
AI is making its way from the lab into the heart of everyday business. But running AI at scale – whether it’s training large models or delivering real-time insight – takes a modern approach to infrastructure.
This is where Kubernetes comes in. Kubernetes helps IT teams manage all the moving parts behind AI workloads: from scheduling jobs on GPU clusters, to keeping sensitive data secure, and ensuring that applications stay up and running around the clock.
What does this mean for businesses?
Curious what this looks like in practice?
Tailored to your needs, Kubernetes (K8s) test drive combines guided access to explore Kubernetes capabilities with expert support – whether that means regaining visibility of spend, strengthening governance, or planning a hybrid future. Your test drive can take the form of a curated demo, a guided console session, or hands-on lab access with expert support. The format flexes from a short overview to a deeper exploration, depending on your needs and Kubernetes maturity. You’ll gain practical insight, grounded in real-world architectures, and a clearer view of what Kubernetes can mean for you – without risk or commitment.
PRIMEFLEX integrated systems: A comprehensive portfolio of pre-configured, pre-tested, and certified solutions that leverage container-enabled technologies from Microsoft and Nutanix. They streamline deployment, lifecycle management, and maintenance across hybrid IT architectures.
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) on Azure Stack HCI and Windows Server: An on-premises Kubernetes implementation that simplifies the deployment of containerized applications at scale. AKS on Windows Server integrates with Azure Arc to provide consistent governance and management across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP): A fully integrated, turnkey solution for Kubernetes management, optimized for the Nutanix solution stack. NKP reduces operational complexity and ensures consistency across environments – including public cloud, on-premises, or at the edge.
NetApp Astra Product Family: A comprehensive suite – including Astra Control and Astra Trident – for Kubernetes data management and persistent storage. Astra enables seamless data protection, disaster recovery, and migration for data-rich workloads.
Red Hat OpenShift: A leading Kubernetes management platform offering a consistent user experience, robust security, and enterprise-grade management across hybrid cloud infrastructures. OpenShift supports both traditional and modernized applications, enabling seamless integration and scalability.
SUSE Rancher: A Kubernetes management platform focused on delivering cloud-native services at the edge. SUSE Rancher simplifies Kubernetes management across on-premises, multi-cloud, and edge environments – enhancing security, performance, and operational efficiency.
Fsas Technologies offers a comprehensive suite of hybrid workload management solutions that address the challenges of integrating Kubernetes with traditional VMs. Our enterprise-wide multi-cloud platforms provide robust management capabilities for modern hybrid workloads.
Partnering with leading technology vendors, we deliver a compelling value proposition for organizations seeking to integrate Kubernetes with traditional VMs. Together, we enable organizations to achieve their objectives – operational efficiency, scalability and security – without the need for extensive development or transformation projects.
Intel empowers hybrid IT Kubernetes environments with cutting-edge infrastructure and software optimizations, enabling seamless workload portability, hardware-aware orchestration, and AI acceleration across cloud and on-premises deployments. With Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, advanced telemetry, and secure enclave technologies, enterprises can confidently scale, secure, and optimize their containerized applications in dynamic multi-cloud ecosystems.