Container management software and services

News and features on container technologies, key platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes, and related areas such as microservices. Discover the latest trends in container management software and services.

November 30, 2021 30 Nov'21
Partners get AWS Data Exchange, container market updates

New Data Exchange capabilities avoid ETL and provide consistent API governance, while a container marketplace update supports an expanded set of Kubernetes management tools.
October 05, 2021 05 Oct'21
Veeam backup updates focus on cloud, containers

Veeam Software seeks simplified management with its latest batch of updates. In addition, Kasten by Veeam enhanced support for its Kubernetes data protection.
April 29, 2021 29 Apr'21
HYCU Protégé integrates Kubernetes data protection

Backup and recovery vendor HYCU has added Kubernetes protection, an increasingly popular trend. The first release targets Google Kubernetes Engine users, with more support to come.
April 28, 2021 28 Apr'21
Kasten Kubernetes backup adds ransomware protection

Kasten launched its biggest update since Veeam acquired the Kubernetes data protection provider. Kasten Kubernetes backup adds immutability to its K10 platform.

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