- Nutanix (NTNX, Financial) launches Cloud Native AOS, enhancing Kubernetes data management without the need for a hypervisor.
- The new solution offers disaster recovery, application mobility, and self-service data management via Kubernetes APIs.
- Currently in early access on Amazon EKS, general availability is expected in Summer 2025, with on-premises access anticipated by year-end.
Nutanix (NTNX), a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, has introduced Cloud Native AOS, a groundbreaking solution designed to enhance enterprise data services across both hyperscaler Kubernetes services and cloud-native bare-metal environments. This new platform eliminates the need for a hypervisor, thus providing a seamless way to manage data across diverse Kubernetes infrastructures including data centers, edge locations, and cloud-native hyperscalers.
The Cloud Native AOS solution is set to transform how organizations handle Kubernetes applications by integrating disaster recovery, facilitating cloud-native mobility for smooth application migration, and offering comprehensive data management through Kubernetes APIs. It is currently available in early access mode on Amazon EKS with general availability planned for Summer 2025. Additionally, early access for on-premises containerized environments on bare-metal servers is anticipated by the end of the year.
Thomas Cornely, SVP of Product Management at Nutanix, highlighted the significance of this launch by stating, "By extending our proven AOS platform to cloud-native infrastructure, we are providing users with enterprise-level resilience, integrated day 2 operations, and enhanced security features."
As organizations increasingly adopt Kubernetes for application orchestration, Cloud Native AOS addresses the challenges of integrating cloud-native applications with existing workflows while ensuring business service level agreements (SLAs) are met. According to Dave Pearson, Infrastructure Research VP at IDC, this solution effectively bridges the gap in data mobility and disaster recovery within cloud-native ecosystems.
