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Firewalls are the backbone of a secure Kubernetes environment, but implementing them effectively can feel daunting. Our new K8s Guide walks you through everything you need to know—from understanding what Kubernetes firewalls are and why they matter, to tackling common security challenges, and taking actionable steps to secure your workloads. Stay ahead of threats and build confidence in your cluster’s security. ?? Read the guide: https://lnkd.in/dh4CtjQU #Kubernetes #CloudSecurity #DevOps

Kubernetes cost control doesn’t have to mean sacrificing performance! Join us on December 12th for "Kubernetes Efficiency: Balancing Pod Performance with Cost Control" with Mike R.. In this webinar, you’ll learn: ? How to balance cost control with performance in Kubernetes ? How to identify savings opportunities with minimal impact ? Strategies to reduce resource waste and improve efficiency ? Tips to prevent downtime during cost optimization Don’t miss out—save your spot now! ?? https://lnkd.in/d9kDw3wK #Kubernetes #Kubecost #DevOps

?? We're Hiring! ?? Kubecost is growing—and now as part of IBM’s FinOps Suite, we’re scaling up in a big way! ?? Our mission to optimize Kubernetes and cloud costs will be amplified by the resources of IBM, Apptio, and Turbonomic. Joining our team means you’ll work on cutting-edge solutions for cloud-native environments, while being part of a broader vision shaping the future of FinOps. We’re hiring for roles across engineering, design, and product: ? Front End Engineer ? Full Stack Engineer ? Senior Backend Engineer ? Product Designer ? Senior Product Manager …and more! Explore open roles here: https://lnkd.in/giu6t_J3 We’d love to hear from you. Tag someone who should apply! #Hiring #Kubernetes #FinOps #CloudNative #IBM

?? New Podcast Alert! ?? Tune in to the latest episode of FinOps Fridays with Hunter (R) Willis, featuring Kubecost's Joe Dahlquist and Michael Macaluso. In this episode, they discuss building alignment across FinOps stakeholders and share actionable strategies to: ? Create shared ownership of cloud costs across teams ? Leverage data transparency to build trust and alignment ? Communicate the value of FinOps effectively to engineering, finance, and product teams Listen now ?? https://lnkd.in/gbBAbhKn #FinOps #CloudCostManagement #Kubecost #DevOps

A few weeks ago at the Technology Business Management (TBM) Council Conference, our very own Kai Wombacher (Product Manager) and Michael Macaluso (Director of Finance) shared actionable insights in their session, "Adapting FinOps Practices to Kubernetes." Kubernetes’ complexity and dynamic nature make it tough to implement FinOps—but it’s not impossible. In this session, they shared practical strategies and best practices to help you align Kubernetes operations with FinOps principles. If you missed it, the recording is now available! Watch here ?? https://lnkd.in/gHdUPeWX #FinOps #Kubernetes #CloudCostManagement #TBMConference2024

IBM’s FinOps Suite, now including Kubecost, has been recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave? for Cloud Cost Management and Optimization, Q3 2024! ?? With a full-stack approach to optimizing cloud costs, IBM continues to push the envelope on visibility, cost control, and actionable insights for multi-cloud and Kubernetes environments. Curious to see the details? Access the full report to discover how IBM has superior optimization recommendations, remediation, cloud platform placement, and usage policies capabilities. ?? https://lnkd.in/g7sKZygU #FinOps #Kubernetes #IBM #DevOps #ForresterWave

Missed KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 2024? Catch Alex Meijer’s talk on YouTube! In "Measuring All the Costs with OpenCost Plugins," Alex dives into how the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) OpenCost project—approaching 5,000 stars on GitHub—is redefining cost monitoring. Learn how OpenCost Plugins let you measure virtually any cost, from Kubernetes and cloud providers to external tools like Datadog, without writing a single line of OpenCost code. ?? https://lnkd.in/g-MAiFg6 #KubeCon #CloudNativeCon #OpenCost #FinOps #Kubernetes

IBM has been recognized as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner? Magic Quadrant? for Cloud Financial Management Tools! ?? As part of IBM’s FinOps Suite, Kubecost brings deep insights and control to Kubernetes cost management, helping DevOps teams drive transparency, accountability, and efficiency across cloud-native environments. ?? Download the full report to see why IBM has been recognized by Gartner: https://lnkd.in/g__EDt4U #DevOps #Kubernetes #FinOps #IBM #Kubecost

That's a wrap for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon 2024! ?? Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Kubecost booth for demos, insights, and great conversations. A special shoutout to Alex Meijer for his fantastic talk on OpenCost plugins! ?? Missed us at the event? No problem—you can still schedule a demo here: ?? https://lnkd.in/gwEjuwYX Wishing everyone safe travels home! ?? #KubeCon #CloudNativeCon #OpenCost #Kubecost