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 the growing complexity of infrastructure automation, the need for robust orchestration platforms has never been more critical.

Ahead of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 2024, VMblog spoke with Dimitri Vlachos, CMO of Spacelift, about the company's role in shaping the future of Infrastructure as Code (IaC). As a gold sponsor of OpenTofu Day and leading contributor to the open-source project, Spacelift is positioning itself at the intersection of developer velocity and infrastructure control.

In this exclusive Q&A, Vlachos discusses how Spacelift is addressing the delicate balance between speed and governance in infrastructure management, while sharing insights about their presence at one of the year's most significant cloud-native events.

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 Kubernetes continues to dominate the cloud-native ecosystem, simplifying its complexity is more crucial than ever. Ahead of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon NA 2024, VMblog sat down with Itiel Shwartz, CTO and Co-Founder of Komodor, to discuss how their innovative Kubernetes management platform is transforming operations at scale.

In this exclusive Q&A, Shwartz sheds light on Komodor's game-changing use of AI, automation, and deep K8s expertise to empower engineers, regardless of their Kubernetes proficiency. Discover what Komodor has in store for attendees, and why this CNCF member has become a staple at KubeCon.

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.

As the neon lights of Las Vegas dimmed, the tech world's attention was firmly fixed on the Venetian, where VMware Explore 2024 unfolded this week. This year's event, the first under Broadcom's stewardship, promised to be a defining moment for the virtualization giant. As a long-time observer of the tech industry, I walked into the conference with a mix of curiosity and skepticism. Would Broadcom's influence overshadow VMware's legacy, or would we witness a harmonious fusion of two tech powerhouses?

With thousands of attendees from around the globe in attendance, the conference provided a glimpse into Broadcom's strategic vision for VMware's future and showcased the latest innovations in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and enterprise IT.  It turned out to be a transformative week in the world of enterprise technology.

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. 

Ready for VMware Explore 2024?  Are you attending the show?  If so, make sure to get NetApp on your MUST SEE list.

VMware Explore 2024 is back!  And once again, the event will take place at the Venetian Convention and Expo Center in Las Vegas, August 26-29, 2024.

Get ahead of the game by reading this exclusive pre-show interview between VMblog and Jonsi Stefansson, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at NetApp.