Research Note: Cloudera Acquires Taikun for Kubernetes Capabilities

Cloudera announced its acquisition of Taikun, a Czech-based company that develops a Kubernetes-native platform for managing cloud and on-premises infrastructure across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
The acquisition adds a fully integrated, Kubernetes-based compute layer to the Cloudera Data Platform (CDP), enabling consistent deployment and management of data and AI services across distributed and regulated IT estates.
What Earnings Tell Us About the Public Cloud Market

All of the major public cloud providers have released earnings for calendar Q3 2024, allowing us to draw conclusions about the state of the public cloud market and the relative competitiveness of each CSP. The public cloud market remains highly competitive and rapidly evolving, with each provider strategically leveraging AI, infrastructure innovation, and multi-cloud partnerships to drive growth.