The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) has published its latest research on cloud native technology adoption, revealing growth and evolving trends. With 89% of surveyed organizations using or exploring cloud native technologies, Kubernetes continues to dominate with a 93% adoption rate. Companies are shifting focus from security challenges to enhancing collaboration and efficiency via automation and cultural transformation.
Key Takeaways:
- Kubernetes’ Growing Role: 80% of organizations now run Kubernetes in production.
- Adoption of CI/CD and GitOps: Continuous integration/delivery practices rose by 31%, with 77% adopting GitOps for deployment.
- AI Workloads on Kubernetes: While 48% have yet to deploy AI workloads, use cases like model inference and data preprocessing are emerging.
- Challenges and Opportunities: Teams face operational and cultural shifts but see opportunities in faster software delivery and innovation.
Looking ahead, CNCF emphasizes that embracing automation, security improvements, and cultural shifts will be pivotal for businesses aiming to stay competitive in a digital-first world.
References:
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