Nutanix has introduced NKP Metal, extending its Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) to enable Kubernetes deployments directly on bare-metal infrastructure.

• This new offering allows for the running of containers on physical servers while maintaining the operational simplicity and automation characteristic of Nutanix virtualised environments.
• Key organizations involved are Nutanix, a leader in private cloud infrastructure.
• NKP Metal supports a dual-native architecture for containers and virtual machines, catering to performance-intensive workloads like edge computing and AI training.
• General availability is planned for the second half of 2026.