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Kubernetes Bytes
The business case for cloud-native and Kubernetes
Jul 26, 2024
Danielle Cook, VP of Marketing at appCD and Co-chair of the CNCF Cartografos Working Group, dives into the business case for adopting cloud-native technologies. She discusses how technical contributors can align their strategies with business goals, emphasizing growth and efficiency. The conversation explores the Cloud Native Maturity Model, addressing the challenges organizations face during adoption. Danielle also highlights the importance of effective communication tailored for different executive roles to build a compelling case for modernization.
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- The success of Chain Guard's $140 million funding illustrates a growing investment trend in cloud native security technologies.
- The Cloud Native Maturity Model helps organizations assess their progress and align strategic goals with their cloud native journey.
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Funding Success in Cloud Native Security
This episode highlights recent funding successes within the cloud native security sector, particularly focusing on Chain Guard, which raised $140 million in a Series C funding round, elevating its valuation to over $1 billion. Chain Guard specializes in building secure images for application deployment and boasts impressive metrics, including an annual recurring revenue (ARR) increase of 170% year over year. Client testimonials highlight significant returns on investment, with one customer reporting an 18-fold ROI after adopting their software supply chain security platform. Such developments illustrate an optimistic trend in securing investments for innovative technologies within the cloud native ecosystem.
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