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Screaming in the Cloud

Replay - Multi-Cloud is the Future with Tobi Knaup

Dec 12, 2024
Tobi Knaup, VP & General Manager of Cloud Native at Nutanix and co-founder of D2iQ, shares insights on the importance of multi-cloud strategies. He highlights the Kubernetes community's vital role in widespread adoption and warns against relying solely on Kubernetes. Tobi discusses the branding challenges of D2iQ's evolution from Mesosphere, and emphasizes that compliance and unique features are driving multi-cloud adoption. He also reflects on how tech founders adapt to shifting landscapes and regulatory requirements.
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  • The rebranding of Mesosphere to D2iQ highlights the company's shift towards comprehensive solutions in cloud operations and maintenance.
  • Adopting a multi-cloud strategy enables enterprises to optimize resources while ensuring compliance with varying data privacy regulations across jurisdictions.

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Rebranding and Evolution of D2IQ

The company formerly known as Mesosphere underwent a rebranding to better reflect its current operations and market focus. Initially named after the Apache Mesos project, the name became a hindrance as the company expanded its offerings beyond that single technology. By adopting the name D2IQ, the focus shifted to helping customers succeed with operations and maintenance in production environments, emphasizing the critical 'day two' aspect of DevOps. This shift illustrates the company's adaptation to the evolving landscape of cloud technologies and its commitment to offering broader solutions.

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