Mike Vizard and Paul Nashawaty, principle analyst for application development at The Futurum Group, dive into all the latest advances promising to make it simpler than ever for IT professionals of any experience level to manage Kubernetes clusters. Links Referenced in Podcast:

Microsoft Applies AI to Cloud Native: https://cloudnativenow.com/editorial-calendar/app-dev-platforms-for-kubernetes/microsoft-simplifies-management-of-kubernetes-clusters-in-azure-cloud/ https://devops.com/microsoft-infuses-ai-into-devops-workflows/

Nutanix Embraces Containers: https://cloudnativenow.com/features/nutanix-to-containerize-core-operating-system-to-simplify-migrations/ https://cloudnativenow.com/features/nutanix-project-beacon-illuminates-cloud-native-navigation/ Rafay Extends Kubernetes Reach to AI Workloads: https://cloudnativenow.com/topics/cloudnativeplatforms/paas/rafay-extends-kubernetes-reach-into-the-realm-of-ai/

Mike Vizard and Paul Nashawaty, practice lead for application development at the Futurum Group, dive into the highlights of the recent Red Hat Summit before discussing how application modernization is being achieved. Then the conversation turns to what degree observability will require a real-time database before revisiting the degree to which DevOps teams are helping organizations rein in cloud costs. Links Referenced in the Podcast: https://cloudnativenow.com/news/red-hat-expands-scope-of-ai-ambitions-for-openshift-platform/ https://techstrong.tv/videos/interviews/technical-debt-in-application-modernization-with-vfunctions-moti-rafalin https://devops.com/startree-makes-observability-case-for-apache-pinot-database/ https://cloudnativenow.com/editorial-calendar/container-kubernetes-management/finops-for-kubernetes-engineering-cost-optimization/ https://devops.com/survey-credits-engineering-teams-with-keeping-lid-on-cloud-costs/

Mike and Paul Nashawaty, practice lead for application development at the Futurum Group, discuss the implication of millions of repositories on Docker Hub that were used to distribute malware before diving into how cloud-native application security might improve. Then the conversation turns to applying artificial intelligence (AI) to managing application programming interfaces (APIs) and the rise of control planes to centralize the management of distributed IT platforms. Links Referenced in Podcast: https://cloudnativenow.com/topics/cloudnativedevelopment/docker/jfrog-reveals-docker-hub-compromise-spanning-millions-of-repositories/ https://cloudnativenow.com/news/isovalent-strengthens-cloud-native-security-via-tetragon-enterprise-update/ https://cloudnativenow.com/features/upbound-adds-console-to-centralize-management-of-crossplane/ https://devops.com/postman-makes-ai-tool-for-api-management-platform-available/

Mike and Paul, a practice lead for application development at the Futurum Group, discuss the cloud-native implications of the IBM move to acquire HashiCorp before diving into why NVIDIA acquired Run:AI. Then the conversation shifts to applying best FinOps to rein in Kubernetes costs. Additionally, Paul previews some of the results of an observability survey conducted by Futurum.

Mike and Paul Nashawaty, practice lead for application development for the Futurum Group, dive into the latest update to Kubernetes before moving on to what platforms are best for running cloud-native applications. Then the discussion shifts to Broadcom’s Tanzu strategy, the state of Kubernetes cybersecurity and the rise of WebAssembly (Wasm).

Sharon and Mike discuss a slew of new reports on platform engineering, DevSecOps in cloud-native environments and observability and Istio loses some service mesh weight with its Ambient project. Then, Mike and Sharon talk about Civo's acquisition of Kubefirst to advance GitOps--and possibly fill the gap left by Weaveworks. Sharon says goodbye as she moves on to a new role outside of Techstrong Group - but the podcast will continue! Links Referenced in Podcast: Platform Engineering and Kubernetes: https://devops.com/survey-surfaces-substantial-platform-engineering-gains/ Lack of Visibility into Kubernetes Environments: https://devops.com/survey-surfaces-lack-of-significant-observability-progress/ Time to Get DevSecOps Right: https://cloudnativenow.com/topics/revolutionizing-software-development-with-cloud-native-devsecops/ Istio Loses Weight: https://cloudnativenow.com/features/maintainers-of-istio-move-closer-to-delivering-on-lighter-weight-ambient-promise/

Mike checks in from Paris at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU, and highlights WebAssembly (Wasm) announcements, the CNCF's launch of an End User Technical Advisory Board (TAB), advancements from Docker and Loft Labs and, of course, the hottest thing going: AI. Links Referenced in Podcast: https://cloudnativenow.com/features/cncf-formally-convenes-end-user-technical-advisory-board/ https://cloudnativenow.com/features/fermyon-to-donate-open-source-wasm-platform-to-cncf/ https://cloudnativenow.com/features/cosmonic-delivers-on-promise-to-support-latest-wasm-standards/ https://cloudnativenow.com/features/ai-emerges-as-next-major-kubernetes-challenge/ Docker and Red Hat: https://cloudnativenow.com/features/red-hat-allies-with-docker-inc-for-testcontainers-cloud-framework/ Loft Labs and Rancher: https://cloudnativenow.com/features/loft-labs-integrates-virtual-kubernetes-clusters-with-rancher/

Sharon and Mike welcome Taylor Dolezal, head of ecosystem for the Cloud Native Computing Foundation, to discuss the current state of cloud-native, the challenges and complexities end-users face and how the CNCF can help them navigate the expanding cloud-native landscape. Sharon, Mike and Taylor also delve into the potential for generative AI and discuss the KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU conference in Paris. Links Referenced in Podcast: Christina Noble Foundation: https://cncf.org