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HOW AFRICAN ENTERPRISES CAN LEVERAGE KUBERNETES FOR CLOUD WORKLOADS

Managed Kubernetes services , consulting firms , and educational institutions offering training programmes can become strategic allies for African enterprises , offering expertise , architectural guidance , specialised services , enabling businesses to accelerate Kubernetes adoption , writes Sarthak Rohal at In2IT Technologies .

Businesses are increasingly turning to Kubernetes as a linchpin for modernising legacy applications within the framework of a multi-cloud strategy . While the adoption of Kubernetes is widespread , the scarcity of skilled engineers well-versed in this opensource platform poses a significant challenge .

However , businesses are showcasing resilience and adaptability by employing various strategies to address this skills gap and effectively implement Kubernetes .
Today ’ s workloads
Different industries exhibit unique trends in Kubernetes adoption , shaping best practices accordingly . In finance and banking , security and compliance take precedence , while healthcare emphasises regulatory compliance and secure data handling .
Retail and e-commerce focus on fluctuating workloads , telecommunications on cloud-native technologies , and manufacturing on IoT and edge computing . Across industries , common best practices include investing in training , prioritising security , and aligning Kubernetes adoption strategies with specific business objectives .
Kubernetes stands as a cornerstone in modernising legacy applications within a multi-cloud strategy . It ensures portability and consistency , aiding seamless operation across diverse cloud providers while avoiding vendor lock-in . In legacy modernisation , Kubernetes facilitates the containerisation of applications , orchestrates workloads , integrates with modern services , supports DevOps practices , and enhances scalability and security .
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