Live at KubeCon 2026: Platform engineering: Simplicity over complexity

In this special episode of ITQ Cloud Native Chronicles, Burr Sutter from Red Hat joins us to discuss one of the biggest shifts in enterprise IT: agentic AI.Together, we explore how personal AI agents, OpenClaw and OpenShift are changing the way organizations build, operate and secure AI at scale. From sandboxing and enterprise security to developer productivity, software modernization and the future of platform engineering, Burr shares practical insights and his vision for the next generation of enterprise AI.Whether you're exploring AI platforms, Kubernetes or OpenShift, this episode offers valuable perspectives on how organizations can safely adopt AI while accelerating innovation.

Recorded at KubeCon 2026, Michael Meelis (Platform Engineer at ITQ) sits down with Steve Wade (Founder of Platform Fix) to discuss one of the biggest challenges in platform engineering: complexity.At KubeCon, it’s easy to get lost in the growing CNCF landscape. But are all these tools actually helping organizations deliver value, or just slowing them down?This episode explores why simplifying platforms, focusing on developer experience, and aligning with business outcomes is far more important than adopting every new tool.In this episode they discuss:Why the CNCF landscape leads to tool sprawlThe risk of building platforms for technology instead of business valueDeveloper experience and why many platforms fail their usersWhy Git should be the real interface of your platformThe downside of tools like Backstage when misappliedThe hidden cost of “new tools” and operational overheadReal world example: reducing complexity and saving €500K annuallyWhy platform engineering is ultimately about people, not technology👉 Learn more about ITQ Cloud Native: https://itq.eu/cloud-native

Recorded live at KubeCon 2026, Johan van Amersfoort (Chief Evangelist and AI Lead at ITQ) sits down with Frank Denneman (Distinguished Engineer, AI at Broadcom) to challenge one of the most common assumptions in Cloud Native: does bare metal Kubernetes really exist?As AI workloads grow and infrastructure becomes more complex, resource management, security, and consistency become critical. This episode explores why virtualization still plays a key role in modern Kubernetes platforms and how solutions like VMware Cloud Foundation and VKS approach this differently.From GPU allocation and AI workloads to platform consistency and open source alignment, this conversation provides a clear perspective on how enterprise platforms are evolving.In this episode they discuss:Why “bare metal Kubernetes” is often a misconceptionThe role of virtualization in security, isolation, and consistencyResource management challenges with AI and GPUsHow VKS integrates Kubernetes into VMware Cloud FoundationDynamic Resource Allocation (DRA) and smarter GPU usageSupporting both CLI driven and UI driven operationsBroadcom’s role in open source and CNCF AI conformance👉 Learn more about ITQ Cloud Native: https://itq.eu/cloud-native

Recorded live at KubeCon 2026, Johan van Amersfoort (Chief Evangelist and AI Lead at ITQ) sits down with Erik Zandboer (Cloud Native Architect at Portworx) to explore one of the biggest challenges in Kubernetes: stateful workloads and storage.While Kubernetes has become the standard for container orchestration, it was never designed for stateful applications. So what happens when organizations start running databases, AI workloads, and business critical applications on Kubernetes?From scaling limitations of CSI to disaster recovery, hybrid cloud storage, and AI driven architectures, this episode breaks down how platforms like Portworx extend Kubernetes to support real world workloads.In this episode they discuss:Why Kubernetes struggles with stateful workloadsThe limitations of CSI and when they become visibleHow Portworx enables scalable, Kubernetes native storageThe role of OpenShift as a broader developer platformStorage architectures for AI workloads (block vs object storage)Disaster recovery and multi cluster replicationHow abstraction layers improve performance and flexibility across environments👉 Learn more about ITQ Cloud Native: https://itq.eu/cloud-native

Recorded live at KubeCon 2026 , Johan van Amersfoort (Chief Evangelist and AI Lead at ITQ) sits down with Stuart Miniman (Senior Director of Market Insights, Hybrid Platforms at Red Hat) to explore what’s new in OpenShift and how the platform continues to evolve with AI, platform engineering, and enterprise demands.How does OpenShift keep pace with a rapidly changing Cloud Native ecosystem? And what does it take to turn increasing complexity into something scalable, secure, and usable for every type of engineer?From AI workloads and GPU optimization to platform engineering, security, and simplified operations, this episode provides a clear view on how OpenShift is adapting to the next wave of innovation.In this episode they discuss:How OpenShift evolved beyond Kubernetes into a full application platformThe role of AI, GPU optimization, and projects like vLLM and LLMDSimplifying Kubernetes operations for different types of usersThe rise of platform engineering and developer experienceHow OpenShift supports DevOps, ClickOps, and AI-assisted workflowsSecurity and Zero Trust as a foundation for modern platformsKey trends from KubeCon, including AI and digital sovereignty👉 Learn more about ITQ Cloud Native: https://itq.eu/cloud-native

Recorded live at KubeCon 2026, Johan van Amersfoort (Chief Evangelist and AI Lead at ITQ) sits down with Stuart Miniman (Senior Director of Market Insights, Hybrid Platforms at Red Hat) to unpack the reality behind open source, enterprise platforms, and Cloud Native innovation.What role does Red Hat really play in the open source ecosystem? And how do platforms like Red Hat OpenShift translate community innovation into real business value?From misconceptions around “free software” to the rise of GitOps and the increasing importance of speed, this episode provides a grounded view on how modern platforms are built, operated, and scaled.In this episode they discuss: Why open source is a development model, not a business model Red Hat’s contribution to the Cloud Native ecosystem How OpenShift curates and supports open source projects The balance between community innovation and enterprise needs Why GitOps and Argo are becoming the standard The operational reality of maintaining Cloud Native platforms How AI builds on top of Cloud Native foundations👉 Learn more about ITQ Cloud Native: https://itq.eu/cloud-native

In this special live edition of ITQ Cloud Native Chronicles, recorded at Red Hat Summit Connect Nieuwegein, Sander Harrewijnen talks with Markus Nagel, Technical Marketing Manager at Red Hat, about the importance of secure and automated software supply chains.Markus explains how Red Hat Developer Hub, Tekton Chains, and Trusted Artifact Signer simplify signing, verification, and SALSA compliance while helping developers stay focused on building great software. They discuss how automation and platform engineering can make security seamless from commit to production without slowing down innovation.Watch more episodes of ITQ Cloud Native Chronicles for insights on Kubernetes, OpenShift, AI, and hybrid cloud transformation.👉 Learn more about ITQ Cloud Native: https://itq.eu/cloud-native

In this special episode of Cloud Native Chronicles, recorded live at Red Hat Summit: Connect 2025, Robert Kloosterhuis sits down with Luca Bertone, engineer, author and Ansible expert, to explore the evolution of automation, AI-powered platform engineering and how technologies such as Ansible, Kubernetes and OpenShift AI are shaping the future of IT.Luca shares insights from his work at Red Hat, his experience in highly regulated industries and his journey from writing Ansible by Examples to exploring AI-driven automation. Together, they discuss how organizations can combine open source innovation with enterprise reliability and scale.In this conversation you will learn more aboutHow Ansible integrates with modern DevOps tools including Terraform, Argo CD and TektonThe role of GitOps and configuration management in hybrid and multi-cloud environments• Red Hat’s Ansible Automation Platform and OpenShift AI in enterprise-scale environmentsThe importance of aligning open source innovation with commercial support• Luca’s upcoming projects, including his new book on AI and automationThis episode is for anyone interested in the intersection of AI, automation and cloud native engineering, from developers and SREs to architects and platform engineers.

In this live edition of ITQ Cloud Native Chronicles, recorded at Red Hat Summit Connect Utrecht, Robert Kloosterhuis and Erik Zandboer dive into the evolving world of cloud native storage.They explore how Portworx by Pure Storage delivers a consistent, scalable storage experience across private and public clouds and how this empowers organizations to run stateful workloads efficiently on Red Hat OpenShift.Robert and Erik discuss the role of storage abstraction in Kubernetes, why consistency across environments matters, and how enterprises can prepare for a hybrid, multi-cloud future where performance, control, and automation define success.👉 Learn more about ITQ Cloud Native: https://itq.eu/cloud-native#itqcloudnativechronicles #redhatsummit #portworx #purestorage #openshift #kubernetes #cloudnative #hybridcloud #storagesolutions #itq #datamanagement #cloudinfrastructure

In this special live edition of ITQ Cloud Native Chronicles, recorded at Red Hat Summit: Connect 2025, Robert Kloosterhuis sits down with Andrew Block, Distinguished Architect at Red Hat, to discuss the evolution of Helm, the rise of OCI as a distribution standard, and how AI is reshaping the cloud native landscape.Andrew shares his perspective on the upcoming Helm release, the growing role of OCI in container ecosystems, and his work on ModelPack, a new standard for packaging and distributing AI models. They also explore how organizations can adopt cloud native technologies effectively, balance skills and innovation, and use AI-driven automation to simplify IT operations.