Cloud & Kubernetes
One of our seven practice areas — every brief we’ve published in this coverage area, newest first.
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Kubernetes Cost Optimization in 2026: Where Waste Hides
Average clusters run near 10-13% CPU utilization of what they request. Where Kubernetes waste hides in 2026, why stacked autoscalers fight each other, and how AWS, Google Cloud, and Red Hat each attack the problem.
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AWS European Sovereign Cloud: Who Actually Needs It
AWS launched its European Sovereign Cloud in January 2026 with 90+ services and EU-only operations. We parse the genuine controls, the unresolved US jurisdiction question, and which workloads justify the premium.
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OpenShift vs. EKS vs. GKE: The 2026 Platform Decision
The Kubernetes platform choice is a headcount equation, not a feature checklist. How OpenShift, EKS, and GKE really compare on cost, ops burden, edge, and VMs in 2026.
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Cloud Repatriation in 2026: Which Workloads Actually Leave
83% of CIOs plan to repatriate workloads, but only ~8% actually leave. The numbers-first breakdown of which workloads clear the bar — and which stay put.
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Cloud Egress Fees in 2026: What AWS, Azure, GCP Charge
Cloud egress fees compared for 2026: AWS $0.09/GB, Azure $0.087/GB, GCP $0.12/GB against zero-egress alternatives — and what the exit-fee waivers actually cover.
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Leaving VMware: OpenShift Virtualization vs. the Field
Broadcom renewal quotes are resetting VMware spend 100–250%, making every renewal a build-vs-leave decision. How OpenShift Virtualization stacks up against Nutanix AHV, Hyper-V, and Proxmox — with break-even math.
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Kubernetes Backup in 2026: Veeam Kasten vs. Rubrik
Veeam Kasten or Rubrik for Kubernetes backup? A vendor-honest 2026 comparison: side-by-side capabilities, honest downsides for both, and the OpenShift Virtualization factor deciding more deals than either vendor admits.