As Editor-in-chief of DevOps.com and Container Journal, Alan Shimel is attuned to the world of technology. Alan has founded and helped several technology ventures, including StillSecure, where he guided the company in bringing innovative and effective networking and security solutions to the marketplace. Shimel is an often-cited personality in the security and technology community and is a sought-after speaker at industry and government conferences and events. In addition to his writing on DevOps.com and Network World, his commentary about the state of technology is followed closely by many industry insiders via his blog and podcast, "Ashimmy, After All These Years" (www.ashimmy.com). Alan has helped build several successful technology companies by combining a strong business background with a deep knowledge of technology. His legal background, long experience in the field, and New York street smarts combine to form a unique personality.
Best of 2025: eBPF: The Silent Power Behind Cloud Native’s Next Phase
Let’s start at the beginning. eBPF (extended Berkeley Packet Filter) is a technology built into the Linux kernel that allows sandboxed programs to run safely inside the kernel itself. Originally, it was ...
Kubernetes Isn’t Getting Simpler—The Ecosystem Around It Is Getting Smarter
KubeCon always surfaces the same truth: Kubernetes may be everywhere, but running it well is still a craft. Andy Suderman, who has been deep in infrastructure work since long before Kubernetes had ...
You Can Stop Saying “Cloud,” But You Can’t Take the Cloud Out
Shimmy breaks down why AI hype and agentic rebranding can’t replace the cloud, arguing that despite shifting language, modern AI systems still rely on cloud as their essential backbone ...
The Human Side of Kubernetes: Curiosity, Community and Change
Margaret Dawson, CMO for SUSE, explores her journey in technology and journalism, emphasizing the role of AI in shaping curiosity. She discusses Kubernetes and Rancher’s significance in the tech industry, the importance ...
What I’m Thankful for in Cloud Native This Year: A Community That Keeps Building the Future
Alan reflects on a turbulent but triumphant year in cloud native, celebrating the CNCF and Linux Foundation’s stewardship, Kubernetes’ continued maturity, OpenTelemetry’s breakout moment, open-source collaboration, and the rise of platform engineering—while ...
The Future of Cloud-Native Infrastructure: Standardization Without Lock-In
Himanshu Singh, director of product marketing at VMware by Broadcom, discusses how organizations are redefining their cloud and Kubernetes strategies in an era shaped by AI, data gravity, and rising operational complexity ...
How Cloud-Native Platforms Are Adapting to Today’s Operations-First Mindset
Dilpreet Bindra, Sr. Director of Engineering at VMware by Broadcom, and Alastair Cooke of Tech Field Day unpack how Kubernetes operations are evolving—and why operational efficiency is becoming the defining challenge for ...
Kubernetes at a Crossroads: Hybrid Reality, AI Pressure and Open Source Roots
SUSE’s Margaret Dawson gives a fast-moving tour through the past, present and future of cloud-native computing. Dawson revisits an important reality: containers and isolation mechanisms existed in Linux long before Docker brought ...
Cracks in KubeCon’s Invincibility Shield
To the casual observer walking the polished halls of the Georgia World Congress Center this week, KubeCon North America 2025 looked every bit the unstoppable juggernaut it has always been. The sponsor ...
Runtime Visibility & AI-powered Security in Cloud-Native Environments
Kubernetes and cloud-native platforms have transformed software delivery — but also redefined the attack surface. As threats shift to runtime, visibility and real-time response have become the new security frontline. AI-driven anomaly ...
