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KubeVirt Update Adds Support for Additional Backend Hypervisors

KubeVirt v1.8 debuted at KubeCon Europe 2026, introducing a Hypervisor Abstraction Layer for multi-hypervisor support. Discover new features like Intel TDX for confidential computing, PCIe NUMA for AI workloads, and the 'passt' ...

Mike Vizard | March 26, 2026 | CNCF incubating projects, ContainerPath volume, Hypervisor Abstraction Layer, incremental backup KubeVirt, Intel TDX Attestation, KubeCon Europe 2026, Kubernetes 1.35 support, KubeVirt AI applications, KubeVirt multi-hypervisor support, KubeVirt v1.8, KVM on Kubernetes, passt binding KubeVirt, PCIe NUMA Kubernetes, Ryan Hallisey NVIDIA, software-defined infrastructure 2026, virt-controller scalability, virtual machine isolation, vLLM KubeVirt

CNCF Revamps Certification Program to Simplify Renewals

CNCF announces the CARE initiative at KubeCon Europe 2026, simplifying Kubernetes recertification. Learn how advanced CKA/CKS exams now automatically renew foundational KCNA/KCSA credentials, and why AI is shifting the role of IT ...

Microsoft on Kubernetes: Chaos Will Reign Until We Embrace Shared Operational Philosophy & Interfaces

Microsoft at KubeCon Europe 202 unveils the roadmap for AI-ready Kubernetes. Explore new open-source primitives, the graduation of Dynamic Resource Allocation (DRA), and the launch of AI Runway to standardize GPU-backed workloads ...

Adrian Bridgwater | March 25, 2026 | AI Runway open source, AKS Desktop GA, cloud-native AI infrastructure, cross-cluster networking, Dynamic Resource Allocation (DRA) GA, Elastic SAN for AKS, GPU-backed workloads, HuggingFace Kubernetes, KubeRay integration, Kubernetes 1.36 AI, Kubernetes AI primitives, llm-d Microsoft, Microsoft KubeCon 2026, Microsoft open source strategy, shared operational philosophy

CNCF Expands Efforts to Run AI Inference Workloads on Kubernetes Clusters

CNCF and Red Hat unveil major AI milestones at KubeCon Europe 2026, including the llm-d framework contribution and stricter Kubernetes AI Requirements (KARs). Learn how v1.35 benchmarks like in-place pod resizing and ...

Broadcom Extends Reach and Scope of Kubernetes Platform

Broadcom unveils major VKS updates at KubeCon Europe 2026, including F5, Kong, and Tigera integrations, the contribution of Velero to the CNCF, and support for Kubernetes 1.35. Explore how Broadcom is doubling ...

RapidFort Nutanix Collaboration Speeds Compliant Kubernetes for AI Workloads

RapidFort and Nutanix have partnered to integrate automated supply chain security into the Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP). This collaboration enables enterprises to deploy hardened, near-zero CVE container images at scale, accelerating compliance ...

Adrian Bridgwater | March 23, 2026 | Automated Vulnerability Remediation, Cloud-Native Compliance, container hardening, Cryptographic Provenance, DevSecOps automation, Hybrid Multicloud Security, Infrastructure Ruggedization, KubeCon Amsterdam 2026, Kubernetes at Scale, Minimalist Container Templates, Near-Zero CVE Images, Secure-by-Design Posture, software supply chain security, Sovereign AI Security

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What to Expect From Kubernetes 1.36

Kubernetes 1.36 launches April 22, 2026, marking a major shift in networking as Ingress-Nginx retires in favor of the more scalable Gateway API. Key updates include bolstered Linux User Namespaces for better ...

Red Hat Extends Cloud-Native Reach Across Multiple Telecom Providers

At MWC 2026, Red Hat announced partnerships with major telecommunications companies, including Telefónica and Vodafone, to adopt its platforms for cloud-native application development. This initiative aims to unify IT infrastructure and enhance ...

Mike Vizard | March 3, 2026 | AI factory, cloud-native software, CNCF survey, cost reduction, digital transformation, distributed applications, edge computing, IT infrastructure, kubernetes, KubeVirt, legacy applications, Mobile World Congress, Openshift, openstack, telecommunications services, Telenor, virtualization, Vodafone

CNCF Chief: AI Inference Will Drive Increased Cloud Native Software Consumption

AI inference models are set to drive significant cloud-native software consumption, according to CNCF's executive director. With more AI models on Kubernetes, there's a shift towards backend services without graphical interfaces. While ...

Mike Vizard | February 13, 2026 | AI coding tools, AI inference models, backend services, cloud-native software, cncf, kubernetes, open source projects, platform engineering, software engineering

Together AI Adds Container Inference to Managed Service for AI Models

Together AI today added a container interface to a managed cloud service it provides for deploying artificial intelligence (AI) models. Nikitha Suryadevara, product lead for inference at Together AI, said the Dedicated ...