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Magic Quadrant for Container Management
Published 06 August 2025A recent report published by Gartner® has named Kubermatic in its Magic Quadrant and recognized in the Critical Capabilities for Container Management analysis. "Gartner defines container management as offerings that support the deployment and operation of containerized workloads. It uses a combination of technologies (many open source) that enable agile application deployments and infrastructure modernization."
We're proud to be the only company currently headquartered in Germany recognized in this Magic Quadrant. We see this as an endorsement of our strategic direction. Gartner predicts that "by 2028, 95% of new AI deployments will use Kubernetes, up from less than 30% today." Our expertise is concentrated on the most demanding areas of the modern IT landscape, including the intricate management of multicluster Kubernetes, a commitment to open-source-first strategies, and pioneering edge computing solutions.
To us this recognition validates our mission: to provide a powerful, open, and flexible platform that empowers enterprises to run Kubernetes anywhere, without sacrificing control. Our specialized focus on complex, distributed environments is where we believe the future of enterprise IT is heading.
"We believe our position highlights our specialized focus on solving the toughest challenges in complex, distributed Kubernetes environments across multi-cloud, hybrid, and edge. We are proud to be recognized by Gartner® and for us, this acknowledgment validates our commitment to providing powerful, open-source solutions for enterprises and service providers tackling the most demanding infrastructure challenges."
Sebastian Scheele, CEO
Download your complimentary copy of the report to discover our key takeaways:
- Trend 1: The Shift to Complex, Distributed Infrastructures
Supporting hybrid, multi-cloud, and edge environments has become a critical requirement for achieving scalability and elasticity. - Trend 2: Taking Back Control with Cloud Sovereignty
In a changing geopolitical landscape, the need for data control and regulatory compliance has become a strategic imperative. Adopting a sovereign-capable infrastructure strategy is key to achieving this. - Trend 3: The Importance of Open-Source Strategies
Vendor lock-in remains a primary concern for enterprises building a modern technology stack. Prioritizing open-core platforms is a key strategy to ensure flexibility.
Discover why Kubermatic was recognized and get the full landscape of the container management market, getting the insights you need to build your future-proof infrastructure strategy. Access your complimentary copy of the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Container Management report today.
Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Container Management, Dennis Smith, Wataru Katsurashima, Tony Iams, Lucas Albuquerque, Michael Warrilow, Stephanie Bauman, 6 August 2025
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