PWC claimed the ‘fundamental challenge’ behind slowing growth is that telecom’s ‘core products and services’ are ‘becoming commodities.’ The way forward lies in modernizing and diversifying: evolving from traditional telecommunications to ‘techco’ (technology company) services. In 2026, many of these opportunities will come from cloud computing.

Discover the human-centric hiring philosophy at Canonical. Learn how the makers of Ubuntu prioritize remote-first talent, human-led CV reviews, and finding the right role for your unique impact. Explore the career with us!

SpacemiT (Hangzhou) Technology Co., Ltd. today announced a  collaboration with Canonical to make  Ubuntu available on SpacemiT’s new K3 SoC and the existing K1 series RISC-V computing platforms. This collaboration marks a deep integration between open-source operating systems and open RISC-V silicon, bringing powerful, flexible, and reliable intelligent computing solutions to developers worldwide. Hardware platforms […]

Partnership between Microsoft and Canonical Since 2016, when Microsoft announced its intention to make Linux a first class citizen in its ecosystem, Canonical and Microsoft have been working hand in hand to make that vision a reality. Ubuntu was among the first distributions to support the preview of SQL Server on Linux. Ubuntu was the […]

AWS’s open source edge run time meets Canonical’s fully containerized OS for devices delivering a supported and robust end-to-end answer for enterprises looking to develop their own IoT hardware and solutions. London, February 3, 2026 — Canonical and AWS are pleased to announce the release of the new snap for AWS IoT Greengrass, making the […]

We recently announced that you can now benefit from the combined power of Ubuntu Core and AWS IoT Greengrass to bring the computation, storage, and AI capabilities of the cloud closer to the edge. AWS IoT Greengrass is an open source edge runtime and cloud service that extends Amazon Web Services (AWS) capabilities to physical […]

When a Git vulnerability hit systems past Ubuntu package end of life, teams had to reassess security options. Learn how to stay protected beyond standard support.

Last year, we collaborated with two design student teams from Loughborough University in the UK. These students were challenged to work on open source project briefs. Team 1 focused on non-code contributions, while Team 2’s brief was to create a unified documentation experience, giving them a chance to apply their design skills to real-world problems […]

Canonical announced it is a launch partner for the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, with Ubuntu and Ubuntu Pro now available. This new independent cloud for Europe enables organizations to run secure, enterprise workloads with full operational autonomy and EU data residency. By combining the performance and expanded security coverage of Ubuntu Pro with AWS sovereignty controls, customers can meet stringent EU regulatory requirements while continuing to innovate at scale.

DORA requires organizations to know what they run, where it came from, and how it’s maintained. Learn how to build infrastructure with verifiable provenance.

In this article we walk through the steps required to deploy a Spring Boot application to production using Juju and Kubernetes. The goal is to showcase the integration of the application with essential services like PostgreSQL for database management and Traefik for ingress control.

When we announced that the Ubuntu Summit 25.10 would be a remote event, we knew we were taking a big step. We asked ourselves: how can we capture the spirit of an in-person community event and convey its energy through a screen? How can we connect the circle of friends from all over the world? […]

Why cloud gaming? Cloud gaming is changing the way we play. Instead of buying expensive hardware, players stream games from the cloud, like Netflix for games. This is no longer a futuristic idea, it’s here. Services like NVIDIA GeForce Now, Sony PS Plus, and Xbox Cloud Gaming have shown what’s possible: playing high-end games on […]

Canonical is proud to announce it has achieved compliance with IEC 62443-4-1 for cybersecurity in Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS). Building on Canonical’s existing ISO/SAE 21434 certification, this milestone expands Ubuntu’s leadership in securing critical infrastructure at the intersection of IT and operational technology (OT) environments. Achieving IEC 62443-4-1 compliance ensures Canonical solutions can be deployed […]

Today Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, announced support for the NVIDIA CUDA toolkit and the distribution of CUDA within Ubuntu’s repositories.   CUDA is a parallel computing platform and programming model  that lets developers use NVIDIA GPUs for general-purpose processing. It exposes the GPU’s Single-Instruction Multiple Thread (SIMT) architecture, enabling fine-grained control over threads, memory hierarchies, […]

How Vaultara achieved FedRAMP compliance with Ubuntu Pro Ubuntu Pro helps businesses worldwide to innovate and shape the future. In this edition of What our users make with Pro, we talk to Dave Monk, CTO of Vaultara, a FedRAMP approved data-sharing platform trusted by the US government. Dave shares how Ubuntu Pro became a cornerstone […]

New research suggests 86% of European organizations believe open source is valuable for the future of their industry – but only 34% have a clear and visible open source strategy  The Linux Foundation’s latest report, Open source as Europe’s strategic advantage: trends, barriers, and priorities for the European open source community amid regulatory and geopolitical […]

There are thousands of free-to-use, ready-built programs and code repositories that solve  problems you’d otherwise need to spend weeks building the solutions for from scratch. However, like with all software, you still need to ensure that your software supply chain is secure and safe to consume.

Part 2 of our series on how our team created content for our design website. Get insights, tools, and lessons to help you run your own design sprint.

The telecommunications industry is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. The move from vertically integrated, proprietary systems to disaggregated, cloud-native infrastructure has unlocked enormous potential for agility and innovation. Yet, for many operators, the challenge has been how to realize that potential while meeting the stringent performance, security, and interoperability requirements that telecom networks […]

Here at Canonical we are excited to announce that we have shipped the first release of our solution for enterprise-ready data lakehouses, built on the combination of Apache Spark and Apache Kyuubi. Using our Charmed Apache Kyuubi in integration with Spark, you can deliver a robust, production-level, and open source data lakehouse . Our Apache […]

Europe’s open source ecosystem is at a turning point. The Linux Foundation’s Open Source as Europe’s Strategic Advantage: Trends, Barriers, and Priorities for the European Open Source Community amid Regulatory and Geopolitical Shifts report shows organizations across the continent are broadly adopting open source software (OSS). But adoption alone doesn’t guarantee resilience, innovation, or security. As […]

How ISO/SAE 21434 helps you get ready for the Cyber Resilience Act If you work in automotive, you’ve probably already heard of the CRA – the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act. It’s one of the most ambitious pieces of cybersecurity regulation in years. And while it wasn’t written specifically for cars, it’s going to impact a […]

A note from the editor: This post was written by Zhanglei Mao. This blog explores the successful integration of Huawei OceanStor hybrid flash storage systems with Canonical Kubernetes, demonstrating how enterprises can unlock resilient, enterprise-grade storage in cloud-native environments. The integration benefits companies across different industries seeking reliable, scalable containerized infrastructure. This collaboration enables dynamic […]

For the second time, and in less than one month, Canonical is coming to East Africa! Three weeks ago, we had the first-ever UbuCon Africa, which was co-located with DjangoCon Africa 2025, and on September 6, Canonical will be coming to Kenya to support OpenInfra Days Kenya 2025. This event is set to be the […]

Setting up a proof of concept (PoC) environment is often one of the first steps in any IT project. It helps organizations to get to grips with the technology, validate the idea, and identify any potential risks. However, setting up an OpenStack PoC has always been a challenge due to the overall complexity of the […]

& how real companies have used them to thrive Nearly a third of IT leaders say lack of expertise is the biggest obstacle they face in managing their open source environments. It’s a problem that slows progress, increases risk, and makes it tough for organizations to unlock the full value of technologies like OpenStack, Ceph, […]

August 28, 2025 – We are excited to announce the general availability of Ubuntu Pro Minimal 22.04 LTS with CIS hardening, a new variant of Ubuntu designed for organizations that require tight security controls, minimal attack surface, and out-of-the-box compliance. This new offering combines the efficiency of Minimal Ubuntu with the enterprise-grade security coverage of […]

Canonical commits to Ubuntu long-term support and security patching for NVIDIA Jetson Thor, bringing real-time performance, out-of-the-box compatibility, and a seamless runtime for AI inference workloads at the edge.

Collaboration combines the leading cloud OS with the industry’s first unified private cloud platform to accelerate cloud native innovation [LAS VEGAS] August 26, 2025—Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) and Canonical today announced an expanded collaboration to help customers ship modern container-based and AI applications faster and more securely. By bringing together Canonical’s trusted open-source software with […]