
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Rafay Systems?
By Contributor
Wed 15 Dec 2021
Techday's 10 Minute IT Jams provide sharp, to-the-point insights into emerging and established technology companies that operate in the Asia-Pacific region.
This week we are speaking with Rafay Systems CEO Haseeb Budhani, who shares with us the ethos behind Rafay and the work the company is doing in the Kubernetes space to help its clients achieve the best results.
Haseeb joins us to discuss:
- A background on the foundation of Rafay Systems.
- The Rafay Kubernetes Operations Platform and the core services it provides to customers.
- Recent funding and customer engagement highlights.
- The best way to contact Rafay Systems.
Watch the video below.
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