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Google is the original developer and initiator of the Kubernetes project, having designed it for internal workloads before open-sourcing it as described in [1], [2], and [3]. Furthermore, Google maintains a strategic connection to the project by establishing the Cloud Native Computing Foundation to manage it [4] and leveraging it to support its commercial cloud services [5].
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What Is Open Source Software? - IBM ibm.com 2 facts
accountGoogle established the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) within the Linux Foundation to manage the Kubernetes project.
accountGoogle engineers initiated the Kubernetes container orchestration platform as an open source implementation of technology originally created to balance Google's internal server workloads.
Archetypes of open-source business models | Electronic Markets link.springer.com 2 facts
claimThe Kubernetes project is maintained by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation, although it was originally designed by Google.
claimGoogle utilizes the Kubernetes project to encourage users to purchase its commercial cloud services, even though Kubernetes itself does not directly generate profit.
What is the impact of open-source on the tech industry? - Milvus milvus.io 1 fact
claimKubernetes, a project initially developed by Google and later open-sourced, demonstrates how transparent, community-driven development can establish industry standards.
State of the Software Supply Chain Report | 10 Year Look - Sonatype sonatype.com 1 fact
claimGoogle open-sourced Kubernetes, which subsequently revolutionized container orchestration and became a cornerstone of modern infrastructure.