Gartner® CTO’s Guide to Containers and Kubernetes

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The Future of Container and Kubernetes Security Driving CNAPP

Containers and Kubernetes have evolved from developer tools into strategic pillars of enterprise modernization. As organizations scale adoption, they are also rethinking how to secure these environments. Container security is a core part of the broader CNAPP approach, protecting applications from development through runtime across cloud native architectures.

This research gives enterprise leaders a clear view of what is coming and how to prepare.

A Major Shift in How Applications Run

By 2029, more than 95 percent of global organizations are expected to run containerized applications in production. This marks a dramatic shift from fewer than half doing so in 2023. This is not just a technology trend. It is a foundational change in how software is built, deployed, and scaled across cloud, edge, and AI environments.

What You Need to Know Now

AI workloads are becoming one of the fastest growing use cases for containers Virtual machines and containers are converging, with Kubernetes increasingly managing both Serverless and edge computing environments are adopting lightweight container models Enterprise success depends on aligning teams, tools, and strategy—not just deploying infrastructure Actionable Insights for Enterprise Leaders

This report helps you:

• Build a clear business case for Kubernetes and DevOps adoption
• Understand the emerging trends shaping modern infrastructure
• Make informed decisions about platform direction and resource investment

Containers are the future of application delivery. This report will help you lead the way.