Kubecon 2023 Live from Chicago - Infrastructure Matters, Episode 20
In this episode of Infrastructure Matters, recorded at KubeCon 2023 in Chicago, hosts Steven Dickens and Camberely Bates discuss the latest trends and announcements in the world of Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. They delve into the growth in KubeCon attendance, the increasing adoption of Kubernetes in enterprise environments, and the focus on platform engineering. Their conversation includes insights into various vendor announcements, including NetApp's Astra Control and Red Hat's new features, as well as a broader discussion on the maturation of the Kubernetes ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of security, resilience, and complexity in modern IT infrastructure. Key points from their discussion: KubeCon showcases significant growth and increasing enterprise adoption of Kubernetes. Vendors like NetApp and Red Hat announce new features and capabilities. Observability and security emerge as key themes in Kubernetes ecosystem development. The shift towards curated and opinionated Kubernetes stacks for easier management and better security.