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How telco companies can reduce 5G infrastructure costs with modern open source cloud-native technologies

5G continues to transform the telecommunications landscape, enabling massive device density, edge computing, and new enterprise use cases. However, operators still face significant cost pressures: from accelerating RAN modernization and 5G SA rollouts to energy demands and the shift to cloud-native network functions (CNFs). As telcos rede

From cloud to dashboard: experience the future of infotainment development at CES 2026

This year, we’re excited to show a demo that combines the strengths of both Anbox Cloud and Rightware’s Kanzi, the industry-leading software for creating rich, visually stunning infotainment interfaces.

Canonical announces Ubuntu Pro for WSL

Ubuntu Pro for WSL provides turnkey security maintenance and enterprise support for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS WSL instances in Windows. The subscription will also enable comprehensive management for system administrators.  Today, Canonical announced the general availability of Ubuntu Pro for WSL which can be installed from the Microsoft Store. Sou

Canonical announces general availability of Ubuntu on Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 platform

December 1, 2025 – Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, today announced the availability of certified images for the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 platform. This high-performance industrial platform is now fully supported with optimized images for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. The certified images are available for both Ubuntu Server and Desktop, equip

AMI and Canonical announce partnership

Today, Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, announced a partnership with AMI, a provider of Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) solutions, allowing users of AMI’s Aptio® V UEFI Firmware to netboot directly into Ubuntu by simply selecting Ubuntu Cloud Installation in the boot menu.

The $8.8 trillion advantage: how open source software reduces IT costs

Open source software is known for its ability to lower IT costs. But in 2025, affordability is only part of the story. A new Linux Foundation report, The strategic evolution of open source, reveals that open source has evolved from a tactical cost-saving measure to a mission-critical infrastructure supporting enterprise-grade investments,

Anbox Cloud 1.28.0 is now available!

Enhanced Android device simulation, smarter diagnostics, and OIDC-enforced authentication The Anbox Cloud team has been working around the clock to release Anbox Cloud 1.28.0! We’re very proud of this release that adds robust authentication, improved diagnostic tools, and expanded simulation options, making Anbox Cloud even more secure, f

83% of organizations see value in adopting open source, but report major gaps in security and governance

A new Linux Foundation report reveals how organizations worldwide are adopting, using, and perceiving open source software. The Linux Foundation’s latest report, The state of global open source, has just been released in collaboration with Canonical. The report follows the Linux Foundation’s European spotlight report, released earlier thi


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Everything you need to know about FIPS 140-3 on Ubuntu | Videos

We get a lot of questions about FIPS 140-3, and so we decided to put together this comprehensive collection of video resources to answer the most burning ones we’ve had so far. 

A CISO’s preview of open source and cybersecurity trends in 2026 and beyond

Where is open source going next? What’s in store for open source in the coming years, particularly in relation to security? Here’s a CISO’s reflection on the state of open source, and the trends that you can expect to have an impact going into 2026. 

Canonical Kubernetes officially included in Sylva 1.5

Sylva 1.5 becomes the first release to include Kubernetes 1.32, bringing the latest open source cloud-native capabilities to the European telecommunications industry. With the launch of Sylva 1.5, Canonical Kubernetes is now officially part of the project’s reference architecture. This follows its earlier availability as a technology prev

Canonical expands total coverage for Ubuntu LTS releases to 15 years with Legacy add-on

Ubuntu Pro now supports LTS releases for up to 15 years through the Legacy add-on. More security, more stability, and greater control over upgrade timelines for enterprises.

Canonical releases FIPS-enabled Kubernetes

Today at KubeCon North America, Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, released support to enable FIPS mode in its Kubernetes distribution, providing everything needed to create and manage a scalable cluster suitable for high-security and Federal deployments.

Canonical announces optimized Ubuntu images for Google Cloud’s Axion N4A Virtual Machines

Today Canonical, the publishers of Ubuntu, and Google Cloud announced the immediate availability of optimized Ubuntu images for the new Axion-based N4A virtual machines (VMs) on Google Compute Engine.

Web Engineering: Celebrating Our Third Annual Hack Week

The Web Engineering team is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of our third annual Hack Week! Over the past three years, this initiative has become a cornerstone of our collaborative spirit and commitment to innovation. With 126 significant contributions to date, Hack Week provides a dedicated space for our engineers to tackle

Azure VM utils now included in Ubuntu: boosting cloud workloads

Ubuntu images on Microsoft Azure have recently started shipping with the open source package azure-vm-utils included by default. This change provides essential utilities and udev rules to optimize the Linux experience on Azure, resulting in more reliable disks, smoother networking on accelerated setups, and fewer tweaks to get things runn


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