Why Over 25,000 Companies are Using Kubernetes

Hey, LinkedIn community!

Did you know that over 25,000 companies are now leveraging Kubernetes? It’s become a game-changer, especially for businesses in the computer software sector. 

Let me share a quick context of its adoption and why you should consider adopting it:

Who’s Embracing Kubernetes?

The majority are U.S.-based companies, and they come in all sizes:

• Small Businesses: About 38% of Kubernetes users are small enterprises with revenues between $1M and $10M and 10-50 employees.
• Mid-Sized Companies: 43% fall into the mid-sized category, with 50-1000 employees.
• Large Enterprises: The remaining 19% are large organizations with over 1000 employees.
• Famous names like Shopify, Google, Udemy, and Slack are all on board with Kubernetes.

Why Are They Choosing Kubernetes?

• Business Policy: Some companies need to run workloads in specific locations due to their business policies.
• Avoiding Lock-ins: Kubernetes helps avoid dependency on a single cloud provider, giving businesses more flexibility and better pricing options.
• Cost-Efficiency: Running large-scale applications in public clouds can get pricey. Kubernetes on-premises offers a cost-effective alternative.
• Data Privacy & Compliance: Managing their data centers with Kubernetes is often the best solution for companies with stringent data privacy and compliance requirements.

Why Containers with Kubernetes? 

Companies need to use many containers to manage traffic and ensure high availability. Kubernetes simplifies this with its robust container orchestration and auto-scaling features, reducing the manual effort required and boosting efficiency. Here is how the Kubernetes architecture diagram looks:

If you’re considering how Kubernetes could fit into your strategy or if you need insights on container management, let’s connect. My team can support you in this transition. Book a call.