CloudBolt at KubeCon 2026: Kubernetes Cost Optimization, AI Automation & Multi-Cloud Management

At KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2026 in Amsterdam, The New Stack sat down with CloudBolt COO Yasmin Rajibi to discuss her journey from leading StormForge to heading CloudBolt following its acquisition. Now one year in, she shares how the combined platform brings together cloud management, cost visibility, and Kubernetes optimization to help organizations manage increasingly complex environments across on-prem, public cloud, and emerging “neo cloud” providers. A key focus is solving the long-standing challenge of Kubernetes cost visibility. By integrating StormForge’s machine learning–driven optimization with CloudBolt’s cost management, teams can now gain container-level insights and significantly reduce waste caused by overprovisioning. Yasmin explains how platform engineering, DevOps, and FinOps teams each benefit from tailored experiences while working from a unified system. The conversation also explores innovations in AI-assisted workflows, Kubernetes right-sizing, and new capabilities like in-place pod resizing. Looking ahead, CloudBolt is investing in GPU optimization, conversational interfaces, and broader automation—aiming to simplify cloud operations while building trust in intelligent, autonomous systems. Learn more from The New Stack about the latest developments around modern software delivery at scale: CloudBolt Acquires StormForge To Enhance Kubernetes Optimization https://thenewstack.io/cloudbolt-acquires-stormforge-to-enhance-kubernetes-optimization/ Why is your Kubernetes cluster adding nodes when the dashboards look fine? https://thenewstack.io/why-is-your-kubernetes-cluster-adding-nodes-when-the-dashboards-look-fine/ Join our community of newsletter subscribers to stay on top of the news and at the top of your game. https://thenewstack.io/newsletter