Whitepaper on Containers
The CTO Advisor recently purchased a really big pickup truck for the CTO Advisor Road trip. The job of the pickup truck is to haul a 7,500lbs trailer. It’s not a vehicle that I’d select as a daily commuter. It’s purpose-built for heavy-duty towing and hauling. Likewise, containers enable a specific type of IT operations and capabilities. By extension, Kubernetes is purpose-built to solve problems related to deploying containers at scale. We commissioned Kubernetes expert Larry Smith Jr. and storage expert Matt Leib to provide an architect’s introduction to containers. Note: Matt is now an analyst with IDC. This work was performed prior to Matt accepting the role with IDC and isn’t associated with IDC.
What 7,500lbs problem do containers solve and what’s the catch? The Whitepaper answers that and more.
Who is the paper for and what’s in it? The paper is targeted at the CTO/Enterprise Architect of an organization looking to undertake a container journey. It’s meant to provide a starting point for deeper levels of research.
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Keith Townsend is a seasoned technology leader and Chief Technology Advisor at Futurum Group, specializing in IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, and AI. With expertise spanning cloud, virtualization, networking, and storage, Keith has been a trusted partner in transforming IT operations across industries, including pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, government, software, and financial services.
Keith’s career highlights include leading global initiatives to consolidate multiple data centers, unify disparate IT operations, and modernize mission-critical platforms for “three-letter” federal agencies. His ability to align complex technology solutions with business objectives has made him a sought-after advisor for organizations navigating digital transformation.
A recognized voice in the industry, Keith combines his deep infrastructure knowledge with AI expertise to help enterprises integrate machine learning and AI-driven solutions into their IT strategies. His leadership has extended to designing scalable architectures that support advanced analytics and automation, empowering businesses to unlock new efficiencies and capabilities.
Whether guiding data center modernization, deploying AI solutions, or advising on cloud strategies, Keith brings a unique blend of technical depth and strategic insight to every project.
