Microsoft has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Container Management for the second consecutive year. This recognition highlights Microsoft's commitment to providing a comprehensive and scalable platform for running containerized workloads on Azure. The report acknowledges Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure Container Apps for their robust features and integration with the Azure ecosystem.
A key takeaway from the report is Microsoft's focus on simplifying container management for developers. AKS Automatic, currently in preview, automates cluster setup and management, while the Kubernetes AI toolchain operator (KAITO) add-on streamlines running large language models (LLMs) on Kubernetes.
The report also showcases customer success stories, demonstrating how organizations like Victoria's Secret & Co., Sapiens, Finastra, and Fujitsu leverage Azure Container Services to achieve significant improvements in availability, deployment frequency, and innovation.
Microsoft's recognition as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Container Management underscores its dedication to delivering innovative and robust container solutions. As container adoption continues to grow, Microsoft is well-positioned to shape the future of this domain.
