Worldwide Container Data Management Vendor Assessment 2023

This document is an IDC MarketScape vendor assessment focused on worldwide container data management for 2023. It evaluates various vendors based on their capabilities and offerings related to data and storage management for container environments. The assessment outlines the inclusion criteria for vendors, emphasizing the need for products that provide native data management capabilities specifically designed for containers, rather than traditional data management products requiring extensions. Key features evaluated include data backup and recovery, storage provisioning, and disaster recovery capabilities. The document also provides guidance for technology buyers, highlighting the importance of aligning product selection with organizational expertise in container technology and Kubernetes. Additionally, it includes vendor summary profiles, detailing the strengths and challenges of participating vendors, with Pure Storage identified as a leader in the market. The assessment aims to help organizations narrow down their vendor options based on specific needs and capabilities.