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Hans India
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CNCF Celebrates India's Cloud Native Community Growth, Recognizing a Kubestronaut Milestone
The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native software, today announced continued momentum for its Kubestronaut and Golden Kubestronaut programs in India. As software development shifts with cloud native becoming widespread and AI reshaping workloads, embracing these changes can set organizations ahead of the curve. The Linux Foundation's 2025 State of Tech Talent Report found a growing net hiring effect from AI adoption, rising from +18% in 2024 to +23% projected in 2026. Adopting a mindset of continuous learning and upskilling provides an opportunity for software engineers and developers with the confidence and skills to succeed. 'India has quickly become one of the most vibrant and engaged regions in the cloud native ecosystem, and the country's Kubestronaut program achievements are a reflection of that momentum,' said Chris Aniszczyk, CTO, CNCF. 'It's inspiring to see so many developers in India not only pursuing certification but using it as a launchpad for leadership, community contribution, and career growth. We're proud to support this next generation of cloud native champions.' Since launching the Kubestronaut program in April 2024, CNCF has recognized roughly 2,000 Kubestronauts across 97 countries. India accounts for 180 Kubestronauts, making it the country with the highest number of people who have successfully passed certification requirements. The United States and Germany follow closely behind in the second and third highest number of Kubestronauts, respectively. 'The cloud native community in India continues to impress with its dedication to learning and collaboration,' said Christophe Sauthier, cloud native training and certification lead at CNCF. 'Programs like Kubestronaut and Golden Kubestronaut are resonating in this region because they reflect the values of this community: curiosity, persistence, and a desire to grow together within the cloud native ecosystem.' Golden Kubestronauts demonstrate exceptional commitment to cloud native learning by completing all 14 CNCF certifications along with the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) certification. Since its launch in April, the program has gained steady traction in Asia, with roughly 30% of the 54 Golden Kubestronauts hailing from the region, with two being from India. Golden Kubestronauts are celebrated with exclusive branded gear, such as a commemorative backpack and beanie, a ThriveOne subscription for ongoing professional development, and discounts on CNCF certifications. Additional benefits include a complimentary annual ticket to a Kubernetes Community Days (KCD) of their choice, a lifetime 50% off KubeCon + CloudNativeCon registration, and a featured profile on the Kubestronaut website. Beyond honoring individual achievement, the Kubestronaut and Golden Kubestronaut programs reinforce CNCF's commitment to building a robust certification ecosystem and advancing the broader cloud native community. By encouraging professionals to complete the full suite of CNCF certifications, these initiatives help grow the pool of certified practitioners, boost participation in CNCF training and events, and solidify CNCF's position as the leading authority in cloud native education.
United News of India
10-06-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Hyd: Technologists to discuss India's cloud native talent Aug 6-7
Hyderabad, June 10 (UNI) Adopters and technologists from leading open source and cloud native communities will take part in a two-day conference here from August 6 to share knowledge about the country's cloud native talent, the organisers said on Tuesday. The conference, christened KubeCon PLUS CloudNativeCon India conference, has been organised by The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud-native software. The event will include 57 sessions, keynotes, lightning talks, and breakout sessions, as well as 13 CNCF project maintainer-hosted sessions. 'India is a growing hub of cloud native talent, and we're excited to bring the ecosystem together again for the second annual KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India to share knowledge,' said CNCF CTO Chris Aniszczyk. 'This year's lineup reflects the community's momentum as the fourth largest regional contributor to CNCF projects and offers real business value for organizations looking to scale developer velocity, optimise cloud infrastructure, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market,' Chris added. UNI KNR AKT SSP
Yahoo
10-06-2025
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- Yahoo
iFLYTEK Wins CNCF End User Case Study Contest for Scalable AI Infrastructure Breakthroughs with Volcano
Company to present large-scale Kubernetes model training success at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon China 2025 HONG KONG, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native software, today announced iFLYTEK as the winner of the CNCF End User Case Study Contest. Selected for its impactful implementation of Volcano, iFLYTEK will present its success scaling large AI model training at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon China 2025, 10–11 June in Hong Kong. iFLYTEK, a Chinese tech firm focused on speech and language AI, faced scaling issues as its workloads grew. Inefficient scheduling left GPUs underused, workflows became harder to manage, and teams competed for resources. These challenges slowed progress and strained infrastructure. With Volcano, iFLYTEK adopted elastic scheduling, DAG-based workflows, and multi-tenant isolation, resulting in simplified operations and improved resource usage. "Before Volcano, coordinating training under large-scale GPU clusters across teams meant constant firefighting, from resource bottlenecks and job failures to debugging tangled training pipelines," said DongJiang, senior platform architect, iFLYTEK. "Volcano gave us the flexibility and control to scale AI training reliably and efficiently. We're honored to have our work recognized by CNCF, and we're excited to share our journey with the broader community at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon China." Volcano is a cloud native batch system built on Kubernetes, designed for high-performance workloads such as AI/ML training, big data processing, and scientific computing. It offers advanced scheduling capabilities such as job orchestration, resource fairness, and queue management, which are essential for managing large-scale, distributed tasks efficiently. Accepted into the CNCF Sandbox in 2020 and promoted to Incubating maturity level in 2022, Volcano has become a foundational tool for organizations running compute-intensive workloads. As AI demand increased, iFLYTEK turned to Volcano to support the growing complexity and scale of their training infrastructure. The engineering team was looking for a way to more efficiently allocate resources, manage complex multi-stage training workflows, and minimize job disruptions; all while ensuring fair access for different teams. With Volcano, they are now able to streamline operations, better utilize GPUs, and stabilize long-running jobs: 40% increase in GPU utilization, cutting infrastructure costs and reducing idle compute. 70% faster recovery from job failures, ensuring uninterrupted training processes. 50% acceleration in hyperparameter search, enabling faster iteration and innovation. "iFLYTEK's case study shows how open source can solve complex, high-stakes challenges at scale," said Chris Aniszczyk, CTO of CNCF. "By using Volcano to boost GPU efficiency and streamline training workflows, they've cut costs, sped up development, and built a more reliable AI platform on top of Kubernetes, which is essential for any organization striving to lead in AI." As AI workloads grow more complex and resource-intensive, iFLYTEK's experience shows how cloud native tools like Volcano can help teams simplify operations and improve scalability. Their upcoming KubeCon + CloudNativeCon China presentation will share practical insights on managing distributed training more effectively in Kubernetes environments. For more information and the full event schedule, including iFLYTEK's session "Scaling Large Model Training in Kubernetes Clusters with Volcano" on 11 June, visit: Additional Resources CNCF Newsletter CNCF Twitter CNCF Website Learn About CNCF Membership Learn About the CNCF End User Community About Cloud Native Computing FoundationCloud native computing empowers organizations to build and run scalable applications with an open source software stack in public, private, and hybrid clouds. The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) hosts critical components of the global technology infrastructure, including Kubernetes, Prometheus, and Envoy. CNCF brings together the industry's top developers, end users, and vendors and runs the largest open source developer conferences in the world. Supported by more than 800 members, including the world's largest cloud computing and software companies, as well as over 200 innovative startups, CNCF is part of the nonprofit Linux Foundation. For more information, please visit The Linux Foundation has registered trademarks and uses trademarks. For a list of trademarks of The Linux Foundation, please see our trademark usage page. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Media ContactKaitlin ThornhillThe Linux Foundationpr@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Cloud Native Computing Foundation
Yahoo
10-06-2025
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- Yahoo
CNCF Kubestronaut Program Momentum Highlights Asia's Role in Growing Cloud Native Talent
Upcoming Kubestronaut celebrations in China and Japan to honor global program growth HONG KONG, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native software, today announced continued momentum for its Kubestronaut and Golden Kubestronaut programs across Asia. According to Portworx, a member of CNCF, in its The Voice of Kubernetes Experts Report 2024, 80% of organizations plan to build most new applications on cloud native platforms within five years. Yet 75% still report Kubernetes adoption challenges due to a lack of skilled talent, underscoring the importance of certifications. The Kubestronaut program helps address this need by recognizing individuals who validate their skills through CNCF certification. "The Kubestronaut program is about recognizing commitment and the passion these individuals demonstrate as they build their knowledge in the cloud native space," said Chris Aniszczyk, CTO of CNCF. "In Asia especially, we're seeing developers turning certification into a springboard for leadership and deeper engagement in the cloud native ecosystem." Since launching in November 2024, CNCF has recognized nearly 1,800 Kubestronauts across 100+ countries. Asia accounts for 280 of the total Kubestronauts, including 29 in China and 63 in Japan, with other Kubestronauts hailing from Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, South Korea, Thailand, and Bangladesh. Celebrations to recognize the newest Kubestronauts are planned at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon China during a private breakfast for Ambassadors and Kubestronauts, and at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Japan during the Japan Community Day co-located event on Sunday, 15 June. Attending participants will receive official jackets during these celebrations to acknowledge their efforts and hard work. "The energy from the community here in Asia is incredible," said Christophe Sauthier, Cloud Native Training and Certification Lead at CNCF. "We're seeing first-hand how developers across the region are embracing certifications to accelerate their careers and contribute to the broader cloud native movement." Golden Kubestronauts advance further in their learning by completing all 13 CNCF certifications plus the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) certification. Since its launch in April, the program has seen steady growth in Asia. Of the 54 Golden Kubestronauts worldwide, nearly 30% are from Asia, with participants from China, Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, South Korea, Bangladesh, and others. Golden Kubestronauts are celebrated with branded gear, such as a commemorative backpack and beanie, a ThriveOne subscription for continued professional development, and ongoing discounts on CNCF certifications. Additionally, they receive a free annual ticket to a Kubernetes Community Days (KCD) of their choice, 50% off KubeCon + CloudNativeCon registration for life, and a featured listing on the Kubestronaut website. Beyond individual recognition, the Kubestronaut and Golden Kubestronaut programs strengthen the CNCF certification ecosystem and support the continued growth of the cloud native industry. By incentivizing professionals to pursue the full range of CNCF certifications, the programs expand the certified talent pool, increase engagement in CNCF's training and events, and further establish CNCF as the industry standard for cloud native education. For more on the Kubestronaut program and to see the full list of recognized individuals, visit Additional Resources CNCF Newsletter CNCF Twitter CNCF Website Learn About CNCF Membership Learn About the CNCF End User Community About Cloud Native Computing FoundationCloud native computing empowers organizations to build and run scalable applications with an open source software stack in public, private, and hybrid clouds. The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) hosts critical components of the global technology infrastructure, including Kubernetes, Prometheus, and Envoy. CNCF brings together the industry's top developers, end users, and vendors and runs the largest open source developer conferences in the world. Supported by more than 800 members, including the world's largest cloud computing and software companies, as well as over 200 innovative startups, CNCF is part of the nonprofit Linux Foundation. For more information, please visit The Linux Foundation has registered trademarks and uses trademarks. For a list of trademarks of The Linux Foundation, please see our trademark usage page. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Media Contact: Kaitlin ThornhillThe Linux Foundationpr@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Cloud Native Computing Foundation Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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CNCF Shares Schedule for Open Observability Summit North America, Gears Up for Inaugural Event
The event will unite observability leaders, developers, and end users to drive progress in observability tools and best practices SAN FRANCISCO, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native software, today announced the full schedule for Open Observability Summit. Announced last month, the new event will take place June 26, 2025 in Denver, Colorado as a co-located event at Open Source Summit North America. Running alongside OTel Community Day, Open Observability Summit will convene observability practitioners, developers, and contributors to explore vendor neutral best practices, align on standards, and examine emerging trends like AI-powered observability. "Observability is a necessity at cloud native scale," said Chris Aniszczyk, CTO, CNCF. "In a fast-paced, competitive environment, organizations cannot afford downtime, blind spots, or fragile systems. This event creates a vendor neutral space for the open source observability community to come together, collaborate and foster innovation." The schedule features keynotes, sessions, and lightning talks designed to support observability practitioners, developers, and maintainers working together to innovate. Attendees will gain insight into end-to-end observability strategies, understand how leading teams are using OpenTelemetry and AI to manage complexity, and connect with peers tackling similar challenges across industries. Highlighted sessions include: Building Composable OTel Pipelines: CI/CD, Testing, Team-First, and Scalable Design - Anil Kuncham & Joe Canuel, DoorDash Faster Insights and Improved Accuracy: Spotify's Prometheus Upgrade - Lauren Roshore, Spotify Weaving Legacy and OpenTelemetry: A Schema Strategy With Weaver - Andrew Wang, Comcast Cable Telemetry Showdown: Fluent Bit Vs. OpenTelemetry Collector - A Comprehensive Benchmark Analysis - Henrik Rexed, Dynatrace Observability-First DevSecOps: Building Resilient Multi-Cloud Pipelines With OpenTelemetry and GitOps - Ravindra Bhargava, UPS The sessions reflect the community's top priorities, from scaling telemetry pipelines to integrating observability into platform engineering workflows. Building on the momentum from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe, where observability dominated discussions, Open Observability Summit offers a timely opportunity for organizations to address growing operational complexity, boost system reliability, and connect with the practitioners and contributors driving innovation across the ecosystem. Datadog has joined Chronosphere and the OpenSearch Foundation as a Strategic Partner sponsor, further highlighting continued investment in growing a vibrant, standards-based observability ecosystem. As a leading observability platform, DataDog provides end-to-end visibility across infrastructure, applications, and logs, and plays an active role in promoting open standards. Sponsorship opportunities will remain available until May 27. Review the prospectus here. Learn more about Open Observability Summit and to view the full schedule registration is live and offered at US$249 through June 10, which represents a savings of US$150. A reduced registration rate is available for current full time students and faculty. Learn more here. Members of the press who would like to request a press pass to attend should contact pr@ Additional Resources CNCF Newsletter CNCF Twitter CNCF Website Learn About CNCF Membership Learn About the CNCF End User Community About Cloud Native Computing FoundationCloud native computing empowers organizations to build and run scalable applications with an open source software stack in public, private, and hybrid clouds. The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) hosts critical components of the global technology infrastructure, including Kubernetes, Prometheus, and Envoy. CNCF brings together the industry's top developers, end users, and vendors and runs the largest open source developer conferences in the world. Supported by more than 800 members, including the world's largest cloud computing and software companies, as well as over 200 innovative startups, CNCF is part of the nonprofit Linux Foundation. For more information, please visit The Linux Foundation has registered trademarks and uses trademarks. For a list of trademarks of The Linux Foundation, please see our trademark usage page. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Media ContactKaitlin ThornhillThe Linux Foundationpr@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Cloud Native Computing Foundation Sign in to access your portfolio
