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In this exclusive VMblog video interview ahead of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025, David Marshall and Brian Ducharme speak with Aliaksandr Valialkin, Founder and CTO of VictoriaMetrics, about their innovative open source observability solutions.

Valialkin introduces VictoriaMetrics, a drop-in replacement for Prometheus that requires significantly fewer computing resources (CPU, memory, disk space) while delivering greater scalability. He then details VictoriaLogs, their newer logging solution that addresses user demands for a better alternative to existing open source options like Elasticsearch and Loki.Key highlights:

• How VictoriaLogs achieves up to 30x less memory usage and 10-15x less disk space compared to Elasticsearch
• The impressive 50:1 compression ratio (1TB of logs compressed to just 20GB)
• Zero-config setup with single binary deployment that automatically scales to available resources
• Superior query language optimized specifically for log analysis
• Easy Kubernetes integration via Helm charts and the VictoriaMetrics operator
• Recent benchmark results showing VictoriaLogs outperforming major databases including Elasticsearch, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and MySQL

During the interview, Solutions Engineer Mathias Palmersheim demonstrates VictoriaLogs' capabilities, showcasing its intuitive query interface, powerful extract pipes for structured data parsing, Grafana integration with custom plugins, recording rules, and their new anomaly detection capabilities powered by machine learning.

Valialkin also discusses industry trends for 2025, highlighting how AI is revolutionizing observability through improved incident resolution, anomaly detection, and enhanced documentation search capabilities.

The VictoriaMetrics team will be showcasing their full suite of products at KubeCon Europe 2025, including VictoriaMetrics Cloud (their database-as-a-service offering) and upcoming VictoriaLogs cloud integration.

To learn more about VictoriaMetrics and VictoriaLogs, visit their documentation and GitHub repository, or try their products firsthand to experience the simplicity and resource efficiency that sets them apart from competitors.

In this exclusive VMblog interview, Bob Quillin, Co-founder and CEO of ControlTheory, addresses the mounting crisis in cloud observability that's plaguing enterprise IT budgets. As organizations face skyrocketing costs from logs, metrics, and traces with limited ROI, ControlTheory emerges with a timely solution built on OpenTelemetry that promises to disrupt the observability landscape.

Ahead of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025, where the company will showcase as a Silver sponsor at booth S732, Quillin reveals how platform teams can cut costs, sharpen operations, and adapt to change without replacing existing observability tools.

In this exclusive VMblog interview from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 in London, hosts David Marshall and Brian Ducharme speak with Tobi Knaup, VP and General Manager of Cloud Native at Nutanix.

Tobi provides insights into Nutanix's journey from pioneering hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) to becoming a comprehensive platform for both virtual machines and Kubernetes workloads. He explains how Nutanix's cloud-native capabilities expanded following the acquisition of Mesosphere (later D2IQ), the company Tobi founded.

Interview Highlights:

• The evolution of Nutanix from storage solutions to a unified platform for VMs and containers
• How Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) provides a complete, production-ready Kubernetes solution built on 30+ integrated CNCF projects
• Advanced Kubernetes fleet management capabilities for managing multiple clusters across different environments
• Real-world case study: How Royal Caribbean uses Nutanix to power their shipboard applications with autonomous Kubernetes clusters
• Nutanix's unique approach to enabling both VM and container workloads on a single data substrate
• The introduction of Nutanix Enterprise AI (NAI) for bringing AI compute closer to enterprise data
• Key industry trends for 2025, including the growing importance of platform engineering for centralized Kubernetes management

Customer Success Story:

Discover how Royal Caribbean Cruises deployed Nutanix's platform to power their passenger mobile app backend across their entire fleet. Each ship runs autonomous Kubernetes clusters that can be remotely managed over satellite links, enabling seamless passenger experiences even while at sea.

For more information about Nutanix's Kubernetes solutions or to try a test drive of their products, visit https://www.nutanix.com.

In an exclusive interview with VMblog, Dominic Wilde, Senior VP of Marketing of Mirantis explains how their new k0rdent platform is transforming how enterprises deploy and manage Kubernetes-based AI workloads across cloud, datacenter, and edge environments. As a Gold Sponsor at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025, Mirantis is showcasing this 100% open-source Distributed Container Management Environment (DCME) that addresses the growing complexity of managing infrastructure for AI/ML applications. The company's expanded presence aligns with their recent upgrade to Gold Membership in the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), demonstrating their deepening commitment to the cloud-native ecosystem. Visitors to booth N331 can experience live demonstrations of k0rdent, explore the new k0rdent Application Catalog with 19+ validated integrations, and get a sneak peek at upcoming KubeVirt capabilities for VM workload management on Kubernetes.

In this exclusive VMblog interview, Bryan Ashley, VP of Product Marketing at Aviatrix, discusses how the company is tackling the complex security challenges facing enterprises deploying Kubernetes at scale. As organizations increasingly adopt AI workloads and distributed applications across multiple clouds, Aviatrix has responded with their recently launched Kubernetes Firewall solution.

Set to showcase at Booth S653 during KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU 2025, Aviatrix aims to address critical issues including egress security, IP exhaustion, and policy enforcement across hybrid environments. Ashley explains how the Aviatrix Cloud Network Security platform helps unite cloud, networking, and security teams while providing the control and simplicity needed for modern cloud strategies in an increasingly AI-driven landscape.

Ahead of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU 2025, VMblog sat down with Emilio Salvador, VP of Strategy and Developer Relations for GitLab, to discuss how the company's comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps platform is transforming software development.

In this exclusive interview, Salvador shares insights on GitLab's integration with Kubernetes and other CNCF tools, the impact of their GitLab Duo AI capabilities, and his vision for cloud-native technologies in 2025. As organizations continue to struggle with developer productivity—with only 21% of developers' time dedicated to writing new code according to GitLab's 2024 Global DevSecOps Report—Salvador explains how GitLab's single platform approach and AI integration are addressing the complexity challenges of Kubernetes adoption while enhancing security and efficiency across hybrid environments.

The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native software, announced the schedule for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025, taking place this year in London, England from 1 – 4 April 2025.

Watch VMblog's exclusive interview with Brock Mowry, CTO of Tintri, as he discusses their latest Kubernetes storage and data management solutions ahead of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 2024 in Salt Lake City.

Learn how Tintri is expanding beyond virtualization and SQL databases and into the container space with their new CSI driver launch, providing enhanced visibility, performance management, and data protection for Kubernetes workloads.

During this video interview, Mowry demonstrates Tintri's unique approach to container storage, featuring granular persistent volume management, intuitive UI for Kubernetes admins, and comprehensive performance monitoring capabilities.

Key topics covered:

• New kubernetes CSI driver announcement 
• Data protection and disaster recovery solutions 
• Performance monitoring and resource management 
• Migration path from VMs to containers 
• Tintri Global Center management platform 

Be sure to visit Tintri at Booth C6 in Hall C at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 2024 to see live demos of their Kubernetes integration.

Links:

Website: https://tintri.com/

Watch this exclusive VMblog video interview with Stephen Frassetti, Field CTO at Mirantis, ahead of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 2024 in Salt Lake City.

Learn about their groundbreaking Mirantis Kubernetes Engine 4 (MK4), the only independent open-source focused provider in the Kubernetes space. Discover how Mirantis helps organizations manage complex infrastructure across clouds, data centers, and edge environments while avoiding vendor lock-in.

Key highlights include:

• Introduction to MK4's composable enterprise-grade Kubernetes platform
• Live demo of MK4's capabilities and UI 
• Solutions for VM management alongside containers 
• Insights on cost optimization and operational simplicity 
• Discussing AI workload solutions on Ampere processors 

Visit Mirantis at Booth R22 at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 2024 to learn more.

Links:

Website: https://www.mirantis.com

Join us for a special VMblog spotlight video ahead of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 2024, with Spacelift, Sysdig, Tintri, and VictoriaMetrics, four innovative companies that are leading the way in Kubernetes and cloud native computing. These companies are at the forefront of developing new technologies and solutions that are helping organizations to build, deploy, and manage their cloud native applications more effectively and efficiently.