GigaOm Radar for Cloud-Native Kubernetes Data Storage v2.0

This report is a technical analysis of cloud-native persistent storage solutions specifically designed for Kubernetes. It outlines the evolution of these solutions and their significance in supporting cloud-native applications without compromising performance or scalability. The document discusses how the demand for Kubernetes persistent storage is driven by the adoption of cloud-native development frameworks and application refactoring initiatives. It highlights the challenges faced by enterprises during the COVID-19 pandemic and how cloud-native workloads provided flexibility and responsiveness. The report categorizes market segments and deployment types, assessing solutions for small-to-medium enterprises, large enterprises, and ISPs/MSPs. It also presents a comparison of key criteria and evaluation metrics for various vendors. The GigaOm Radar graphic synthesizes the analysis of these criteria, plotting vendor solutions based on their technical capabilities and feature sets. This provides a forward-looking perspective on the market landscape for cloud-native Kubernetes data storage solutions.