D2iQ Partners with Kong to Simplify and Accelerate Development of Cloud Native Applications

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- D2iQ, the leader in open, enterprise-grade Kubernetes management for hybrid multi-cloud environments, today announced a partnership with Kong Inc., the cloud connectivity company, to provide a comprehensive solution for building, deploying, and scaling cloud-native applications in Day-2 operations.

"This integration between Kong and D2iQ empowers our customers to break vendor lock-in with enterprise-grade open source solutions for building services-based applications," said Kristian Györkös, VP of alliances at Kong Inc. "By combining D2iQ's Kubernetes management across hybrid multi-cloud clusters with the Kong service connectivity platform's ability to dynamically discover services, enterprises will accelerate the delivery of modern solutions. The joint solution is built on an open architecture that will aid customers as they transition from monolithic to service-based applications."

The D2iQ Kubernetes Platform (DKP) is a complete solution that includes the technology, training and support required to guarantee success on Day 2 and beyond. Kong has achieved certification with  DKP, ensuring seamless interoperability and integration across both platforms. Further, Kong's Kubernetes operator works out of the box with D2iQ for ease of deployment. The partnership provides organizations with a seamless, secure, and automated approach to deploying services-based applications across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

"This partnership directly supports D2iQ's mission of providing Day-2-ready Kubernetes in open, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments," said Tobi Knaup, CEO of D2iQ. "The combination of Kong's service connectivity platform and DKP simplifies the development of cloud-native applications by removing the complexity of manual cluster and API management. As Kubernetes adoption increases across the globe, D2iQ and Kong are providing enterprises with the building blocks to build, deploy, and grow services-based applications in the clouds of their choice."

For more information, visit: www.D2IQ.com.

About D2iQ
D2iQ is the leading provider of enterprise-grade cloud platforms that enable organizations to embrace open-source and cloud native innovations while delivering smarter Day 2 operations. With unmatched experience driving some of the world's largest cloud deployments, D2iQ empowers organizations to better navigate and accelerate cloud-native journeys with enterprise-grade technologies, training, professional services, and support. Whether you are deploying your first Kubernetes workload, optimizing your business analytics with Spark or Jupyter, or looking to educate your developers on the benefits of cloud native, D2iQ has the expertise, services, and technology to enable you on the journey. D2iQ is headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in London and Hamburg, Germany. D2iQ investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Khosla Ventures, Koch Disruptive Technologies, Microsoft, and T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. Find us at https://d2iq.com/.

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