KubeCon 2024: Balancing AI Hype with Kubernetes Realities

Trilio Insights

Kubernetes may be considered "legacy" by some in the fast-moving world of tech, but the recent KubeCon 2024 conference proved there's still plenty of innovation happening in the cloud native ecosystem.

Host Pete Wright sat down with Trilio's own Rodolfo Casás to get the inside scoop on the major announcements and themes from the 10,000+ attendee event. Casás reports that while AI dominated the keynotes and much of the buzz, key developments around Kubernetes and cloud native technology abounded.

Highlights included:

• Virtualization on Kubernetes gaining steam as companies look for alternatives with the VMware/Broadcom acquisition
• The rising popularity of WebAssembly (WASM) for its speed, security and portability advantages vs containers
• Operators for deploying databases on Kubernetes - there's progress but also much room for improvement
• An emphasis on responsible innovation, sustainability and reduced resource consumption
• Ongoing security challenges, with immutable backups emerging as an essential ransomware defense
• New CNCF certifications and training initiatives to address the Kubernetes skills gap

For those lamenting Kubernetes entering legacy status, Casás believes the market is still early and the platform has staying power, even with AI advancements. "Many companies are still building on Kubernetes... containers and Kubernetes are a must for their digital transformation."

Intrigued? Check out the full interview for Casás' take on the KubeCon 2024 highlights and a look ahead at upcoming KubeCons already on the books through 2026. One thing's for sure - the innovation shows no signs of slowing down.

Links & Notes

• Linux Foundation Events
• Red Hat original series — Rodolfo recommends Command Line Heroes, but these are all great shows!
• The Cloudcast
• Kubernetes Podcast from Google