Samantha Weston

Author: Samantha Weston

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  • Samantha Weston

    With over 15 years of hands-on experience in operations roles across legal, financial, and technology sectors, Sam Weston brings deep expertise in the systems that power modern enterprises such as ERP, CRM, HCM, CX, and beyond. Her career has spanned the full spectrum of enterprise applications, from optimizing business processes and managing platforms to leading digital transformation initiatives.

    Sam has transitioned her expertise into the analyst arena, focusing on enterprise applications and the evolving role they play in business productivity and transformation. She provides independent insights that bridge technology capabilities with business outcomes, helping organizations and vendors alike navigate a changing enterprise software landscape.

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Platform Engineering Becomes the Control Layer for AI-Ready Kubernetes
AI, Cloud-Native, KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU 2026, Kubernetes, Platform Engineering

Platform Engineering Becomes the Control Layer for AI-Ready Kubernetes

by Samantha Weston 0 comments on Platform Engineering Becomes the Control Layer for AI-Ready Kubernetes
Spectro Cloud positions platform engineering as the control layer for governed AI infrastructure across cloud, edge, and sovereign environments.... Read more.
Modern Virtualization Finds Its Kubernetes Data Layer
AI, Cloud-Native, Data Management, KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU 2026, Kubernetes

Modern Virtualization Finds Its Kubernetes Data Layer

by Samantha Weston 0 comments on Modern Virtualization Finds Its Kubernetes Data Layer
Portworx advances Kubernetes as a data platform for VMs, containers, and AI workloads with stronger backup, security, and storage.... Read more.
Runtime Security Meets Reality as Isolation Expands to KVM
AI, Cloud-Native, DevOps, KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU 2026, Kubernetes

Runtime Security Meets Reality as Isolation Expands to KVM

by Samantha Weston 0 comments on Runtime Security Meets Reality as Isolation Expands to KVM
Edera brings runtime isolation to KVM, advancing container security and enabling safer AI and multi-tenant workloads.... Read more.
Edge Intelligence Moves From Experimentation to Production Scale
AI, Cloud-Native, Edge Computing, KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU 2026, Kubernetes

Edge Intelligence Moves From Experimentation to Production Scale

by Samantha Weston 0 comments on Edge Intelligence Moves From Experimentation to Production Scale
ZEDEDA brings AI to the edge with Kubernetes, enabling scalable, secure deployment of distributed and agent-based applications.... Read more.
Open Kubernetes Meets AI Infrastructure in a More Composable Stack
AI, Cloud-Native, KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU 2026, Kubernetes, Machine Learning, Platform Engineering

Open Kubernetes Meets AI Infrastructure in a More Composable Stack

by Samantha Weston 0 comments on Open Kubernetes Meets AI Infrastructure in a More Composable Stack
Vultr and SUSE deliver open Kubernetes and AI infrastructure, enabling composable, governed platforms for enterprise AI workloads.... Read more.
Kubernetes Rightsizing Shifts From Cost Math to Operational Trust
Cloud-Native, DevOps, FinOps, KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU 2026, Kubernetes

Kubernetes Rightsizing Shifts From Cost Math to Operational Trust

by Samantha Weston 0 comments on Kubernetes Rightsizing Shifts From Cost Math to Operational Trust
StormForge advances Kubernetes rightsizing with automation, policy control, and safe optimization for production workloads.... Read more.
OpenSearch Expands Its Role in AI Infrastructure and Open Collaboration
AI, Cloud-Native, Data Analytics, KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU 2026, Open Source

OpenSearch Expands Its Role in AI Infrastructure and Open Collaboration

by Samantha Weston 0 comments on OpenSearch Expands Its Role in AI Infrastructure and Open Collaboration
OpenSearch advances hybrid search and AI infrastructure, enabling scalable, open, and real-time data platforms for developers.... Read more.
Local Cloud Development Emerges as the Missing Layer for AI-Driven AppDev
Application Development, Cloud-Native, DevOps, KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU 2026, Kubernetes

Local Cloud Development Emerges as the Missing Layer for AI-Driven AppDev

by Samantha Weston 0 comments on Local Cloud Development Emerges as the Missing Layer for AI-Driven AppDev
LocalStack enables local cloud development to speed AI testing, reduce costs, and improve validation across cloud-native workflows.... Read more.
Platform Engineering Grows Up as Governance and Control Take Hold
Application Development, DevOps, KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU 2026, Platform Engineering

Platform Engineering Grows Up as Governance and Control Take Hold

by Samantha Weston 0 comments on Platform Engineering Grows Up as Governance and Control Take Hold
Cycloid advances platform engineering with governance, stack versioning, and visibility for scalable internal developer platforms.... Read more.
Brownfield Governance Becomes the New Multi-Cloud Battleground
Cloud, Infrastructure, KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU 2026, Platform Engineering

Brownfield Governance Becomes the New Multi-Cloud Battleground

by Samantha Weston 0 comments on Brownfield Governance Becomes the New Multi-Cloud Battleground
emma enables brownfield governance across multi-cloud, helping teams manage existing infrastructure without migration or disruption.... Read more.