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Kubernetes cements role as AI & cloud native backbone
Virtualisation

Kubernetes cements role as AI & cloud native backbone

Kubernetes now underpins 82% of production container workloads, as CNCF data shows it emerging as the default platform for generative AI.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Percona spins out OpenEverest, launches Solanica arm
Virtualisation

Percona spins out OpenEverest, launches Solanica arm

Percona spins out its Everest platform as OpenEverest and forms Solanica to drive open governance and community-led database automation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Akamai acquires Fermyon to boost serverless edge computing
Edge Computing

Akamai acquires Fermyon to boost serverless edge computing

Akamai has acquired Fermyon to enhance its serverless edge computing, enabling faster, cost-efficient cloud-native app deployment closer to users.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
OpenSSF welcomes Target, Thread AI & OSTIF to boost security
Supply Chain

OpenSSF welcomes Target, Thread AI & OSTIF to boost security

OpenSSF has welcomed Target, Thread AI, and OSTIF as general members, enhancing efforts to improve security across the open source software ecosystem.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Cloud native adoption hits 15.6m developers globally
Virtualisation

Cloud native adoption hits 15.6m developers globally

A new report reveals 15.6M developers now use cloud native tech, with 77% of backend developers driving global adoption and shifting infrastructure strategies.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Helm 4 marks 10 years with major features for Kubernetes
Virtualisation

Helm 4 marks 10 years with major features for Kubernetes

Helm's creators reflect on its 10-year journey, from a $75 hackathon project to the new v4 release modernising Kubernetes packaging.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Broadcom expands VMware Cloud to boost AI & private cloud
Virtualisation

Broadcom expands VMware Cloud to boost AI & private cloud

Broadcom broadens VMware Cloud Foundation with AI ReadyNodes, open networking, and enhanced hardware certification for flexible private cloud AI solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
CNCF honours cloud native pioneers at 2025 community awards
Virtualisation

CNCF honours cloud native pioneers at 2025 community awards

The Cloud Native Computing Foundation honoured technical leaders, mentors, and organisations like Michelin and OpenAI for their impact in cloud-native.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Broadcom expands VMware Cloud Foundation for AI & open cloud
Virtualisation

Broadcom expands VMware Cloud Foundation for AI & open cloud

Broadcom expands VMware Cloud Foundation with AI ReadyNodes and open networking, enhancing private cloud flexibility and easing AI integration for enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
CNCF launches new certification for cloud native engineers
Virtualisation

CNCF launches new certification for cloud native engineers

The CNCF has launched the Certified Cloud Native Platform Engineer credential to certify advanced platform engineering skills for enterprises.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
CNCF brings AI discipline to Kubernetes deployments
Virtualisation

CNCF brings AI discipline to Kubernetes deployments

The CNCF has launched a Certified Kubernetes AI Conformance Program to set open standards for deploying AI workloads across platforms.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Falco integrates Stratoshark for faster forensic cloud security
Virtualisation

Falco integrates Stratoshark for faster forensic cloud security

Falco now integrates with Stratoshark, enabling real-time detection and forensic analysis of cloud native environments in a single streamlined platform.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
Crossplane graduates CNCF, ranking in top 10% of projects
Virtualisation

Crossplane graduates CNCF, ranking in top 10% of projects

The graduation marks a milestone with widespread enterprise adoption and over 3,000 contributors supporting multi-cloud platform engineering.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
Nutanix named a Challenger in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for containers
Virtualisation

Nutanix named a Challenger in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for containers

Nutanix has been named a Challenger in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Container Management after launching its Nutanix Kubernetes Platform last year.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Harness launches IDP 2.0 to boost developer speed & security
Cybersecurity

Harness launches IDP 2.0 to boost developer speed & security

Harness unveils IDP 2.0, enhancing developer speed and security with granular RBAC, real-time Git sync, and enterprise-scale usability.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Kubestronaut certification programmes drive cloud skills in Asia
Virtualisation

Kubestronaut certification programmes drive cloud skills in Asia

The Cloud Native Computing Foundation's Kubestronaut programmes boost cloud native skills in Asia, recognising 280 certified professionals since November 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
iFLYTEK wins CNCF award for AI model training with Volcano
Virtualisation

iFLYTEK wins CNCF award for AI model training with Volcano

iFLYTEK has won the CNCF award for using Volcano to boost GPU use by 40%, cut costs, and speed AI model training in large Kubernetes clusters.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Red Hat launches Advanced Developer Suite with focus on AI
Hybrid Cloud

Red Hat launches Advanced Developer Suite with focus on AI

Red Hat launches Advanced Developer Suite on OpenShift, enhancing developer productivity, AI integration, and application security with new tools and templates.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025