Announcing Kong Operator 2.2:

Kong Operator 2.2 enhances Kubernetes integration by allowing users to manage Kong Event Gateway and Dev Portal resources directly from Kubernetes, aligning with the GitOps model and simplifying the management of event-driven use cases. This release supports key features like the Event Gateway Control Plane, Virtual Cluster, and Listener Policies, enabling seamless Kafka connectivity and SNI-based routing for Kafka traffic. Additionally, the update includes support for Gateway API 1.5.1, infrastructure labels, and Kubernetes Service annotations, offering greater control and integration opportunities within the Kubernetes environment. By bringing more Kong ecosystem components into a Kubernetes-native workflow, teams can achieve standardization and reduce operational complexities across their platform.