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Techday NZ
2 days ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
Mirantis k0rdent unifies AI, VM & container workloads at scale
Mirantis has released updates to its k0rdent platform, introducing unified management capabilities for both containerised and virtual machine (VM) workloads aimed at supporting high-performance AI pipelines, modern microservices, and legacy applications. The new k0rdent Enterprise and k0rdent Virtualization offerings utilise a Kubernetes-native model to unify the management of AI, containerised, and VM-based workloads. By providing a single control plane, Mirantis aims to simplify operational complexity and reduce the need for multiple siloed tools when handling diverse workload requirements. k0rdent's unified infrastructure management allows organisations to manage AI services, containers, and VM workloads seamlessly within one environment. The platform leverages Kubernetes orchestration to automate the provisioning, scaling, and recovery of both containers and VMs, helping deliver consistent performance at scale. The platform also offers improved resource utilisation by automating the scheduling of computing and storage resources for various workloads through dynamic allocation. According to the company, this optimisation contributes to more efficient operations and cost control across modern and traditional application environments. Organisations can benefit from faster deployment cycles as k0rdent provides declarative infrastructure and self-service templates for containers and VMs. These features are designed to reduce delays typically associated with provisioning and deployment, allowing teams to accelerate time-to-value for projects. Enhanced portability and flexibility form a key part of the platform's approach. Workloads, including AI applications and microservices, can run alongside traditional VM-based applications on public cloud, private data centres, or hybrid infrastructure, without requiring refactoring. This capability aims to support a wide range of operational strategies and application modernisation efforts. Shaun O'Meara, Chief Technology Officer at Mirantis, stated, "Organisations are navigating a complex mix of legacy systems and emerging AI demands. k0rdent Enterprise and k0rdent Virtualization are delivering a seamless path to unified, Kubernetes-native AI infrastructure, enabling faster deployment, easier compliance, and reduced risk across any public, private, hybrid, or edge environment." With the new updates, platform engineers can define, deploy, and operate Kubernetes-based infrastructure using declarative automation, GitOps workflows, and validated templates from the Mirantis ecosystem. The solution is built on k0s, an open source CNCF Sandbox Kubernetes distribution, which Mirantis says enables streamlined infrastructure management and supports digital transformation initiatives across enterprises. k0rdent Virtualization, which operates on Mirantis k0rdent Enterprise, is positioned as an alternative to VMware tools such as vSphere, ESXi, and vRealize. This is intended to facilitate enterprises seeking to modernise application portfolios or expand edge computing infrastructure, including the integration of AI and cloud-native workloads, while retaining support for legacy infrastructure. The platform supports distributed workloads running across a variety of environments. It enables platform engineering teams to manage Kubernetes clusters at scale, build tailored internal developer platforms, and maintain compliance and operational consistency. k0rdent offers composable features through declarative automation, centralised policy enforcement, and deployment templates that can be used with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), vSphere, and OpenStack. Mirantis provides k0rdent Enterprise and k0rdent Virtualization directly and via channel partners to meet the needs of organisations managing distributed and AI-driven workloads.
Business Wire
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Mirantis k0rdent Accelerates AI Infrastructure Adoption With Unified Cloud Native and Virtualized Workload Management
CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mirantis, providing organizations with total control over their strategic infrastructure using open source software, today announced Mirantis k0rdent Enterprise and Mirantis k0rdent Virtualization, unifying infrastructure for AI, containerized, and VM-based workloads through a Kubernetes-native model, streamlining operations for high-performance AI pipelines, modern microservices, and legacy applications alike. 'k0rdent Enterprise and k0rdent Virtualization deliver a seamless path to unified, Kubernetes-native AI infrastructure, enabling faster deployment, easier compliance, and reduced risk across any public, private, hybrid, or edge environment.' k0rdent bridges the gap between containerized and virtualized infrastructure with: Unified Infrastructure Management - Seamlessly manage AI services, modern containers, and VM-based workloads under one Kubernetes-native control plane, reducing complexity and siloed tooling. Scalability and Automation - Leverages Kubernetes' orchestration capabilities to automate containers and VM provisioning, scaling, and recovery for consistent performance at scale. Improved Resource Utilization - Optimizes compute and storage usage across workloads through automated scheduling and dynamic resource allocation. Faster Time-to-Value - Accelerates deployment cycles and reduces provisioning delays with declarative infrastructure and self-service container and VM templates. Enhanced Portability and Flexibility - Runs AI applications and modern microservices alongside traditional VM-based applications on any cloud or on-premises infrastructure without having to refactor applications. "Organizations are navigating a complex mix of legacy systems and emerging AI demands,' said Shaun O'Meara, chief technology officer, Mirantis. 'k0rdent Enterprise and k0rdent Virtualization are delivering a seamless path to unified, Kubernetes-native AI infrastructure, enabling faster deployment, easier compliance, and reduced risk across any public, private, hybrid, or edge environment.' With k0rdent, platform engineers can define, deploy, and operate consistent, policy-enforced Kubernetes infrastructure using declarative automation, GitOps workflows, and validated templates from the Mirantis ecosystem. Leveraging the self-contained open source k0s, CNCF Sandbox Kubernetes distribution, k0rdent simplifies infrastructure management and accelerates digital transformation initiatives. k0rdent Virtualization runs on Mirantis k0rdent Enterprise as an alternative for VMware products vSphere, ESXi, and vRealize. By supporting legacy infrastructure, k0rdent Virtualization is particularly suited for enterprises modernizing application portfolios and expanding edge infrastructure with AI and cloud native workloads. k0rdent is designed to support modern distributed workloads across any infrastructure. It enables platform engineering teams to manage Kubernetes clusters at scale, create customized internal developer platforms (IDPs), and accelerate innovation while maintaining compliance and operational consistency. k0rdent delivers composable, Kubernetes-native capabilities through declarative automation, centralized policy enforcement, and production-ready deployment templates for environments including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), vSphere, and OpenStack. k0rdent Enterprise and k0rdent Virtualization are available directly from Mirantis or via channel partners. About Mirantis Mirantis helps organizations simplify operations, reduce complexity, and accelerate innovation by providing open source solutions for delivering and managing modern distributed applications at scale. The company enables platform engineering teams to build and operate secure, scalable, and customizable developer platforms across any environment—on-premises, public cloud, hybrid, or edge. As AI-driven workloads become a core component of modern architectures, Mirantis provides the automation, multi-cloud orchestration, and infrastructure flexibility required to support high-performance AI, machine learning, and data-intensive applications. Committed to open standards and avoiding vendor lock-in, Mirantis empowers organizations to deploy and operate infrastructure and services on their terms. Mirantis serves many of the world's leading enterprises, including Adobe, Ericsson, Inmarsat, PayPal, and Societe Generale. Learn more at
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Continuent Announces General Availability of Tungsten v8 Operator for Kubernetes
Database administrators can now simplify management of Tungsten Clusters with Kubernetes-native automation and built-in high availability SAN FRANCISCO, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuent, a leading provider of solutions for business-critical applications using MySQL and MariaDB databases, featuring cluster management, data replication and connectivity, today announced the official launch of Tungsten version 8 (Tungsten v8) Operator for Kubernetes. It delivers a robust, Kubernetes-native solution to simplify and automate the deployment and management of high-availability MySQL clusters. "With the general availability of Tungsten v8 Operator for Kubernetes, we're giving database administrators a more powerful, cloud-native way to manage Tungsten Cluster environments using familiar Kubernetes tools," said Eero Teerikorpi, CEO of Continuent. "By automating the hardest parts of database clustering—failover, backup, provisioning—teams can focus on innovation rather than infrastructure. Upgrading to Tungsten v8 means unlocking fully declarative cluster management, automated reconciliation and native Kubernetes integrations that dramatically reduce operational complexity and risk for running MySQL at scale." Key enhancements to v8 Operator include: Declarative Deployment of Kubernetes: The v8 Operator introduces native Kubernetes Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) for fully declarative cluster management, enabling database administrators to: Install and provision MySQL clusters by defining key properties, such as node count, topology and credentials within Kubernetes manifests. Standardize deployments using version-controlled, repeatable configurations across staging, production and hybrid environments. Accelerate the adoption of cloud-native database operations through a streamlined setup experience tailored to Kubernetes-first infrastructures. Data Protection: Built-in backup and restore functionality in v8 Operator ensures resilient and recoverable database operations inside Kubernetes. This allows teams to: Schedule and manage secure backups directly in the Kubernetes ecosystem Preserve data integrity throughout cluster lifecycle events, including backup and restore operations Automated Management: The v8 Operator eliminates routine manual tasks with intelligent, event-driven automation, allowing teams to: Detect and reconcile configuration drift or infrastructure changes automatically Support dynamic storage reconfiguration increases Streamline lifecycle operations by automating configuration, scaling and maintenance processes High Availability Controls: Robust mechanisms in the v8 Operator support continuous uptime during failures or planned maintenance, enabling administrators to: Automatically fail over to replica nodes during unplanned outages Perform planned switching operations seamlessly with minimal service disruption Isolate unstable or misbehaving nodes using integrated fencing controls to maintain cluster health Tungsten v8 Operator for Kubernetes is available now as part of Tungsten v8. For more information, including product documentation and a live demo, visit About ContinuentContinuent is a leading provider of solutions for business-critical applications using MySQL and MariaDB databases, including cluster management, replication and connectivity. Driving the deployment and management of open-source MySQL databases at scale, Continuent supports continuous global database operations with commercial-grade high availability, best-in-class disaster recovery and seamless data distribution across multiple geographic regions. Whether on-premises, hybrid-cloud or multi-cloud, Continuent facilitates the integration of MySQL databases with various cloud platforms, ensuring optimal reliability and scalability in cloud-based deployments. Continuent safeguards more than $25 billion of its customers' combined revenue, handling billions of transactions each year by SaaS applications, e-commerce platforms, financial services and telecom solutions. With roots in Finland and based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Continuent is trusted by Fortune 500 companies in North America and Europe across a wide range of industries, since 2004. For more information, visit Media contact:Michael TeboGabriel Marketing Group (for Continuent)Phone: (703) 829-6089Email: michaelt@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Continuent
Scoop
21-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
F5 Delivers Scalable And Secure Cloud-Native Network Functionality For AI And High-Bandwidth Applications
Press Release – F 5 F5 has unveiled F5 BIG-IP Next Cloud-Native Network Functions (CNF) 2.0, an evolved solution that significantly enhances the capabilities of the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) for large-scale cloud-native applications. F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, today unveiled F5 BIG-IP Next Cloud-Native Network Functions (CNF) 2.0, an evolved solution that significantly enhances the capabilities of the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) for large-scale cloud-native applications. With advanced Kubernetes-native features, F5 BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 redefines how organisations adapt to increasingly complex and resource-intensive operations caused by high-bandwidth applications such as AI by delivering scalable, resource-efficient, and secure network functionality for telecommunications service providers, internet service providers (ISPs), cloud service providers, and large enterprises. Designed to support diverse industries—from telecommunications to cloud services—F5 BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 helps organisations revolutionise high-bandwidth operations. Service providers can cut costs with more efficient resource allocation and scaling, mitigate modern security threats, and simplify management through Kubernetes-native automation. By integrating essential services such as DDoS protection, firewall, intrusion prevention system (IPS), and carrier-grade NAT (CGNAT), F5 BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 empowers providers to consolidate network operations, safeguard infrastructure, and proactively scale amidst increasing traffic demands. 'Service providers and large enterprises are under pressure to scale faster, operate leaner, and stay secure—all in increasingly complex environments,' said Kunal Anand, Chief Innovation Officer at F5. 'With BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0, we're extending the F5 ADSP with a truly cloud-native solution built for modern, decentralised infrastructure. Unlike legacy virtualised approaches that burn resources, our Kubernetes-native architecture unlocks smarter scaling, stronger security, and more efficient delivery of high-bandwidth services—giving customers the flexibility to move faster without compromise.' Raising the Bar for Cloud-Native Network Functions Telecommunications and enterprise networks face an urgent need to balance escalating traffic volumes, tight budgets, and growing security threats—all within complex, distributed architectures. F5 BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 directly addresses these challenges with tools that consolidate network functions, reduce resource consumption, and optimise scalability and security. Highlights of F5 BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 include: Disaggregation (DAG): Enables horizontal scalability for traffic steering and resource optimisation. Accelerated DNS: Offers faster query responses and reduced latency via caching and secure zone transfers. Policy Enforcer: Integrates traffic optimisation features like video acceleration, URL filtering, and context-aware controls. Unified Security Services: Combines firewall, DDoS mitigation, IPS, and CGNAT for centralised management and robust protection. Platform Enhancements: Maximises flexibility with Kubernetes-native automation and separate scaling of control and data planes. Optimised for Large Networks Across Industries F5 BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 helps telecommunications providers supercharge their 4G and 5G environments with advanced traffic steering and enhanced security tailored for N6/SGi-LAN architectures. ISPs benefit from capabilities like CGNAT to mitigate IPv4 shortages while boosting performance through system disaggregation. Cloud service providers gain the edge with scalable global server load balancing (GSLB) and AI-ready DNS features, ensuring seamless digital experiences. Enterprises, on the other hand, can power IT and SecOps teams with intelligent traffic optimisation, robust DDoS defences, and simplified policy enforcement for bandwidth-intensive applications, reinforcing their operational agility and security posture. With 33 per cent lower CPU utilisation, F5 BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 reduces operational costs and optimises resource consumption. The solution's independent scalability—allowing separate data and control plane scaling—ensures flexibility without bottlenecks, while its edge-ready and power-efficient architecture guarantees low latency and superior user experiences. Integrated security measures protect against large-scale network attacks, and Kubernetes-native automation streamlines workflows with API-driven deployments for faster, simplified operations. F5 BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 consolidates services to reduce infrastructure costs by over 60 per cent. Disaggregation enables seamless scalability across CNF instances, while DNS acceleration minimises latency for end users. Advanced traffic optimisation ensures smooth performance during peak demand, empowering service providers to excel in high-bandwidth applications. F5 BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 + Red Hat OpenShift This week at Red Hat Summit 2025, F5 is unveiling BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 functionality on Red Hat OpenShift. BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 is designed to work more seamlessly with Red Hat OpenShift, the industry's leading hybrid cloud application platform powered by Kubernetes. Red Hat OpenShift delivers a critical foundation for service providers to more effectively deploy scalable cloud-native applications on a trusted, more consistent platform. By combining Red Hat OpenShift's robust Kubernetes management capabilities with F5 BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0's powerful network functions, service providers can scale their applications more efficiently while unlocking additional value, including advanced traffic handling, optimised security, and simplified usability. Many service providers already rely on Red Hat OpenShift for modern cloud-native operations. Visit to learn more about how F5 enables transformational cloud-native operations for interconnected networks. About F5 F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) is the global leader that delivers and secures every app. Backed by three decades of expertise, F5 has built the industry's premier platform—F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP)—to deliver and secure every app, every API, anywhere: on-premises, in the cloud, at the edge, and across hybrid, multicloud environments. F5 is committed to innovating and partnering with the world's largest and most advanced organisations to deliver fast, available, and secure digital experiences. Together, we help each other thrive and bring a better digital world to life.
Scoop
21-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
F5 Delivers Scalable And Secure Cloud-Native Network Functionality For AI And High-Bandwidth Applications
Wednesday, 21 May 2025, 3:35 pm Press Release: F 5 F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, today unveiled F5 BIG-IP Next Cloud-Native Network Functions (CNF) 2.0, an evolved solution that significantly enhances the capabilities of the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) for large-scale cloud-native applications. With advanced Kubernetes-native features, F5 BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 redefines how organisations adapt to increasingly complex and resource-intensive operations caused by high-bandwidth applications such as AI by delivering scalable, resource-efficient, and secure network functionality for telecommunications service providers, internet service providers (ISPs), cloud service providers, and large enterprises. Designed to support diverse industries—from telecommunications to cloud services—F5 BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 helps organisations revolutionise high-bandwidth operations. Service providers can cut costs with more efficient resource allocation and scaling, mitigate modern security threats, and simplify management through Kubernetes-native automation. By integrating essential services such as DDoS protection, firewall, intrusion prevention system (IPS), and carrier-grade NAT (CGNAT), F5 BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 empowers providers to consolidate network operations, safeguard infrastructure, and proactively scale amidst increasing traffic demands. 'Service providers and large enterprises are under pressure to scale faster, operate leaner, and stay secure—all in increasingly complex environments,' said Kunal Anand, Chief Innovation Officer at F5. 'With BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0, we're extending the F5 ADSP with a truly cloud-native solution built for modern, decentralised infrastructure. Unlike legacy virtualised approaches that burn resources, our Kubernetes-native architecture unlocks smarter scaling, stronger security, and more efficient delivery of high-bandwidth services—giving customers the flexibility to move faster without compromise.' Raising the Bar for Cloud-Native Network Functions Telecommunications and enterprise networks face an urgent need to balance escalating traffic volumes, tight budgets, and growing security threats—all within complex, distributed architectures. F5 BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 directly addresses these challenges with tools that consolidate network functions, reduce resource consumption, and optimise scalability and security. Highlights of F5 BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 include: Disaggregation (DAG): Enables horizontal scalability for traffic steering and resource optimisation. Accelerated DNS: Offers faster query responses and reduced latency via caching and secure zone transfers. Policy Enforcer: Integrates traffic optimisation features like video acceleration, URL filtering, and context-aware controls. Unified Security Services: Combines firewall, DDoS mitigation, IPS, and CGNAT for centralised management and robust protection. Platform Enhancements: Maximises flexibility with Kubernetes-native automation and separate scaling of control and data planes. Optimised for Large Networks Across Industries F5 BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 helps telecommunications providers supercharge their 4G and 5G environments with advanced traffic steering and enhanced security tailored for N6/SGi-LAN architectures. ISPs benefit from capabilities like CGNAT to mitigate IPv4 shortages while boosting performance through system disaggregation. Cloud service providers gain the edge with scalable global server load balancing (GSLB) and AI-ready DNS features, ensuring seamless digital experiences. Enterprises, on the other hand, can power IT and SecOps teams with intelligent traffic optimisation, robust DDoS defences, and simplified policy enforcement for bandwidth-intensive applications, reinforcing their operational agility and security posture. With 33 per cent lower CPU utilisation, F5 BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 reduces operational costs and optimises resource consumption. The solution's independent scalability—allowing separate data and control plane scaling—ensures flexibility without bottlenecks, while its edge-ready and power-efficient architecture guarantees low latency and superior user experiences. Integrated security measures protect against large-scale network attacks, and Kubernetes-native automation streamlines workflows with API-driven deployments for faster, simplified operations. F5 BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 consolidates services to reduce infrastructure costs by over 60 per cent. Disaggregation enables seamless scalability across CNF instances, while DNS acceleration minimises latency for end users. Advanced traffic optimisation ensures smooth performance during peak demand, empowering service providers to excel in high-bandwidth applications. F5 BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 + Red Hat OpenShift This week at Red Hat Summit 2025, F5 is unveiling BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 functionality on Red Hat OpenShift. BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 is designed to work more seamlessly with Red Hat OpenShift, the industry's leading hybrid cloud application platform powered by Kubernetes. Red Hat OpenShift delivers a critical foundation for service providers to more effectively deploy scalable cloud-native applications on a trusted, more consistent platform. By combining Red Hat OpenShift's robust Kubernetes management capabilities with F5 BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0's powerful network functions, service providers can scale their applications more efficiently while unlocking additional value, including advanced traffic handling, optimised security, and simplified usability. Many service providers already rely on Red Hat OpenShift for modern cloud-native operations. Visit to learn more about how F5 enables transformational cloud-native operations for interconnected networks. About F5 F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) is the global leader that delivers and secures every app. Backed by three decades of expertise, F5 has built the industry's premier platform—F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP)—to deliver and secure every app, every API, anywhere: on-premises, in the cloud, at the edge, and across hybrid, multicloud environments. F5 is committed to innovating and partnering with the world's largest and most advanced organisations to deliver fast, available, and secure digital experiences. Together, we help each other thrive and bring a better digital world to life. © Scoop Media
