This Dynatrace report on the Kubernetes ecosystem reveals key trends for 2024–2025. Kubernetes adoption is widespread, but complexity continues to rise, with increased workloads, ephemeral infrastructure, and diverse environments. Most organizations operate across multiple cloud providers and use a mix of open-source tools. Challenges include visibility gaps, skills shortages, and managing security at scale. AI and automation are increasingly essential for observability, cost control, and risk mitigation. The report stresses the need for platform engineering, intelligent observability, and standardization to enable sustainable, secure Kubernetes operations.

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