Red Hat, a global leader in open source solutions, has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Container Management for the third consecutive year. Red Hat OpenShift, its Kubernetes-powered hybrid cloud platform, was praised for its Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute, reinforcing its pivotal role in enterprise container strategies.
Red Hat OpenShift named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant.
Third consecutive year of recognition for container management.
Excels in hybrid cloud, Kubernetes, and application modernization.
Offers standardized, automated, and scalable container solutions.
Enhances security, management, and developer productivity.
Supports datacenter, multi-cloud, and edge environments.
Announced on August 12, 2025, Red Hat OpenShift’s position as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Container Management highlights its robust capabilities in enterprise container strategies. The platform was evaluated among 15 vendors based on Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. This recognition underscores Red Hat’s leadership in delivering a comprehensive platform for managing containers across diverse IT environments, from datacenters to multi-cloud and edge setups.
Red Hat OpenShift enables organizations to standardize, automate, and scale container initiatives across hybrid cloud environments. Its Kubernetes-based architecture supports seamless application modernization, offering integrated security features and advanced management tools. “We believe being recognized as a Leader for the third consecutive year in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Container Management validates Red Hat OpenShift's role as a cornerstone for modern IT strategies,” said Mike Barrett, vice president & general manager, Hybrid Cloud Platforms, Red Hat. The platform’s flexibility ensures enterprises can meet evolving business demands efficiently.
The platform’s focus on developer productivity and operational consistency allows IT teams to accelerate innovation and deliver business value. OpenShift’s advanced capabilities simplify container management, enabling organizations to deploy and manage cloud-native applications with ease. This aligns with Red Hat’s broader recognition as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud-Native Application Platforms, further solidifying its position in enterprise IT.
Red Hat OpenShift’s consistent leadership in container management reflects its critical role in enabling organizations to adopt cloud-native strategies. By providing a scalable, secure, and standardized platform, OpenShift empowers enterprises to navigate the complexities of hybrid cloud environments and drive digital transformation effectively.
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