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In an exclusive pre-KubeCon interview, Heroku CMO Betty Junod shares insights into how the Salesforce-owned platform-as-a-service pioneer continues to shape the cloud native landscape.

As one of the early innovators that helped define developer experience in the cloud, Heroku is now setting its sights on deeper Kubernetes integration and a community-driven update to the influential 12-factor application methodology.

At KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 2024, the company plans to showcase its evolving platform capabilities, including new developments in Cloud Native Buildpacks and Open Telemetry, while reflecting on a decade of container-driven transformation in application development.

As KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 2024 approaches, GitLab is preparing to showcase its comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps platform, offering developers and platform engineers a unified solution for streamlining software development, security, and deployment.

In an exclusive interview with VMblog, Daniel Helfand, a developer advocate at GitLab, shared critical insights into the company's innovative approach to solving modern software development challenges, highlighting emerging trends in cloud-native technologies, AI integration, and developer productivity.

As the cloud native ecosystem continues to evolve, Akamai stands at the forefront of transforming distributed computing, network delivery, and application deployment.

In an exclusive interview with VMblog ahead of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 2024, Mike Maney, Cloud Strategist at Akamai, offers a compelling glimpse into the company's strategic approach to addressing the most pressing challenges in Kubernetes adoption. From their world's most distributed cloud computing platform to their commitment to open source principles, Akamai is positioning itself as a key enabler of next-generation cloud infrastructure that promises simplicity, portability, and global scale.

As enterprises race to modernize their infrastructure and embrace AI initiatives, many platform engineering teams find themselves caught in a cycle of trial-and-error approaches that lead to redundant tooling and wasted resources.

In an exclusive interview with VMblog ahead of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon, Rafay Systems CEO Haseeb Budhani discusses how a systematic, design-first approach to platform engineering can help organizations better serve their developers and data scientists while managing cloud costs and complexity. With recent research showing that 93% of companies struggle with Kubernetes management, Budhani explains how Rafay's SaaS-first platform is helping enterprises deliver PaaS experiences that streamline cloud-native and AI infrastructure adoption across public and private clouds.

Find out more about the company, their technology, and their plans for the upcoming KubeCon event in this VMblog Q&A.

As organizations grapple with exponential growth in telemetry data and monitoring complexity, open source solutions are becoming increasingly critical in the cloud-native landscape.

Ahead of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2024, VMblog spoke with Roman Khavronenko, Co-Founder and Engineering Lead at VictoriaMetrics, a company dedicated to simplifying big data challenges through state-of-the-art monitoring and observability solutions. They will be showcasing their flagship open source time series database alongside their latest project, VictoriaLogs, at booth R17.

In this exclusive interview, Khavronenko discusses how VictoriaMetrics is addressing the evolving needs of Kubernetes users, from single-container deployments to massive-scale installations, while maintaining their core principles of simplicity, reliability, and efficiency.

As KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 2024 approaches, VMblog sat down with Kevin Cochrane, CMO, Vultr, the largest privately-held cloud computing platform serving 1.5 million customers across 185 countries. With a growing focus on AI-native applications and enterprise-level solutions, Vultr is positioning itself as the leading alternative to traditional hyperscalers. The company's recent expansion of its Serverless Inference platform and Vultr Kubernetes Engine (VKE) demonstrates its commitment to helping organizations deploy and scale AI models globally while simplifying Kubernetes management.

In this exclusive Q&A, we explore how Vultr is addressing the challenges of AI model deployment, offering cost-effective alternatives to OpenAI, and leveraging its extensive network of 32 cloud data centers to deliver high-performance computing resources at the edge.

As the cloud-native ecosystem continues to evolve, Mirantis stands out as a leader in providing enterprise-class Kubernetes solutions that prioritize freedom, flexibility, and open-source innovation. With a focus on helping organizations break free from complexity and vendor lock-in, Mirantis is redefining how businesses use Kubernetes to simplify IT, reduce costs, and drive agility. Ahead of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2024, VMblog sat down with Stephen Frassetti, Field CTO at Mirantis to discuss their latest advancements, their involvement at the event, and their vision for the future of Kubernetes.

As we gear up for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2024, excitement is building around the latest innovations in cloud computing. Leading the charge in this next phase is Fermyon, a company at the forefront of WebAssembly technology.

In this exclusive VMblog Q&A, we speak with Matt Butcher, CEO of Fermyon, about how their cutting-edge WebAssembly-powered solutions are reshaping the serverless landscape and why this year’s event is pivotal for cloud developers. From product demos to thought leadership talks, Fermyon is set to showcase how WebAssembly is unlocking new levels of efficiency, portability, and performance in the cloud. Here's a sneak peek into what attendees can expect from Fermyon at KubeCon 2024.

Ready for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2024?  Attending the show?  Make sure to visit with CircleCI.

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe takes place March 19-22, 2024 in Paris, France.

Read this exclusive interview between VMblog and Olaf Molenveld, Technology Advisor at CircleCI, a leading continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) platform.

VMware Explore 2024: A New Era of Cloud Innovation

The highly anticipated VMware Explore 2024 conference is just around the corner, marking a significant milestone for the company since its acquisition by Broadcom. This year's event promises to be a pivotal showcase of VMware's future direction, as it unveils new innovations and strategic partnerships under Broadcom's leadership.With a focus on empowering customers to accelerate their digital transformation, VMware Explore will offer attendees a unique opportunity to explore the latest advancements in cloud technologies and gain insights into Broadcom's vision for the future of VMware. From groundbreaking keynote presentations to hands-on workshops and networking opportunities, this year's event promises to be a must-attend for IT professionals and industry leaders alike.

Find out more in this exclusive VMblog interview with VMware ahead of VMware Explore 2024.