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Rafay Systems has announced the general availability of Version 4.0 of its eponymous platform, introducing a suite of enhancements designed to simplify Kubernetes management at scale. This release directly addresses the growing challenges enterprise platform teams face in managing hybrid and multi-cloud Kubernetes environments. The new capabilities focus on strengthening governance, expanding automation, and accelerating cloud-native operations by providing a more streamlined and secure foundation for developers and infrastructure teams alike.
Rafay Platform 4.0 enhances Kubernetes management for enterprise platform teams.
It introduces Platform Versioning for safer, controlled cluster upgrades.
A new Environment Manager framework enables developer self-service with built-in governance.
Zero Trust Kubernetes Access (ZTKA) secures large-scale GitOps deployments.
Expanded workflow automation supports Python and Go for custom pipelines.
Blueprint Drafts allow for testing and validation of add-ons before production.
The latest release introduces critical updates to its Managed Kubernetes Service, including Platform Versioning for phased upgrades and direct node-level debug log downloads to accelerate troubleshooting. These features are designed to reduce operational risks and ensure consistency. A cornerstone of Version 4.0 is the enhanced Environment Manager, which allows platform teams to create pre-configured, compliant environments. This empowers developers to provision resources instantly, delivering a cloud-like experience internally while maintaining strict governance and compliance policies set by the platform team.
Rafay 4.0 places a strong emphasis on secure and automated operations. The new Zero Trust Kubernetes Access (ZTKA) model introduces a dedicated customer proxy for ArgoCD, enhancing security for GitOps deployments across hybrid environments. For automation, the platform has expanded its Workflow Automation capabilities within Environment Manager, now including agent pool configuration and custom workflow handlers for Python and Go. This allows teams to build sophisticated, multi-stage automation pipelines without the need for extensive custom code. Furthermore, Blueprint Drafts provide a safe space for platform teams to test and validate changes to Kubernetes add-ons, significantly improving the management of Day-2 operations.
These collective enhancements provide a comprehensive solution for platform teams under pressure to deliver robust, scalable infrastructure without impeding the pace of innovation. By consolidating governance, security, and automation into a single platform, Rafay enables enterprises to consume Kubernetes infrastructure on-demand, safely and consistently.
Founded in 2017, Rafay Systems delivers infrastructure orchestration and workflow automation that helps enterprises, cloud service providers, and sovereign AI clouds scale Kubernetes and AI workloads. The company’s flagship product, The Rafay Platform delivers a GPU PaaS™ experience for end-users that effectively transforms complex cloud compute environments into governed, self-service systems that accelerate innovation and simplify operations. The Rafay Platform also helps companies improve governance capabilities, optimize costs of CPU & GPU resources, and accelerate the delivery of cloud-native and AI-powered applications. Customers such as MoneyGram and Guardant Health entrust Rafay to be the cornerstone of their modern infrastructure strategy and AI architecture. Gartner has recognized Rafay as a Cool Vendor in Container Management. GigaOm named Rafay as a Leader and Outperformer in the GigaOm 2025 Radar Report for Managed Kubernetes.
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