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Arabian Post
30-06-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
Google Entrusts A2A AI Framework to Linux Foundation
Google has transferred ownership of its Agent2Agent protocol—including its specification, developer SDKs and tooling—to the Linux Foundation, ushering in a new era of open, vendor-neutral collaboration on AI agent interoperability. Announced on 23 June at the Open Source Summit North America, the move positions more than 100 organisations, including AWS, Cisco, Microsoft, Salesforce, SAP and ServiceNow, to jointly steward and evolve the protocol under a neutral governance framework. A2A, first introduced by Google in April 2025, establishes an open standard enabling autonomous AI agents to discover peers, exchange secure information and coordinate multi-step tasks across different platforms. Firms such as AWS and Cisco have already integrated or plan to integrate A2A into key components like directory services, identity, messaging and observability frameworks. Google's motivation for migrating A2A to the Linux Foundation stems from concerns over fragmentation and vendor lock-in in enterprise AI ecosystems. A neutral, open-governance structure, the announcement explains, will accelerate adoption, encourage wider contributions and maintain long-term stewardship of the protocol. ADVERTISEMENT Linux Foundation Executive Director Jim Zemlin emphasised the importance of neutrality, stating that hosting A2A ensures long-term collaboration and unbiased governance necessary to unlock agent‑to‑agent productivity. Google Cloud's Rao Surapaneni further described A2A as a 'vital open standard' that enables interoperable AI frameworks across platforms. The initiative has drawn support from major tech providers. AWS's Swami Sivasubramanian pledged contributions to the protocol and its agentic ecosystem, while Cisco's Vijoy Pandey underlined A2A's role in building an 'interoperable Internet of Agents' via integrations with open-source components. Microsoft, Salesforce, SAP and ServiceNow echoed these endorsements, with commitments to incorporate the protocol within their enterprise-grade AI offerings. The migration also signals a broader effort within the AI community to embrace open standards. While organisations such as Anthropic with its Model Context Protocol focus on connecting agents to tools and data, A2A complements by enabling agent-to-agent coordination. Mike Smith of Google noted at the summit that the protocol has been revised to allow flexible extensions and improved agent identity frameworks. Analysts predict that establishing robust standards for AI agent interoperability could pave the way for more complex, multi-agent workflows in enterprise systems. A report from Futurum Group forecasts that agent-driven automation could generate around $6 trillion of economic value by 2028, though experts caution governance and security frameworks must evolve in parallel. Academic scrutiny, however, highlights lingering security and privacy concerns. A May 2025 paper on arXiv emphasised the need for enhancements such as short‑lived tokens, consent‑driven exchanges, and tighter control mechanisms to safeguard sensitive data flows between agents. Another study from April provided a comprehensive analysis of secure implementations, recommending proactive threat modelling and structured identity governance to fortify A2A deployments. Under the Linux Foundation, A2A will benefit from established intellectual property frameworks, transparent technical working groups and community-driven decision processes, according to the Linux Foundation's press materials. The governance roadmap includes exploring standards around trustworthy identity, delegated authority, policy controls and reputational attributes that could underpin a mature, interoperable ecosystem. The protocol's practical-ready toolkit, including Python and TypeScript implementations, has already been shared via GitHub to accelerate developer engagement. The open-source community is invited to contribute, with growing participation from systems integrators, enterprise vendors and independent developers. Enterprise adoption is expected to advance steadily as major cloud and systems providers thread A2A into their AI platforms. Use cases include orchestrating task-specific agents—for example, a procurement assistant triggering financial audit agents, or compliance bots coordinating with legal review agents—without proprietary lock‑in. Nonetheless, challenges remain. Multi-stakeholder governance could slow decision cycles, and competing priorities may hamper swift feature roll-out. Yet proponents argue that the foundational benefits of open, interoperable agent ecosystems outweigh such trade‑offs in the long term. The real test will come in adoption: how effectively Linux Foundation‑hosted governance can shepherd A2A from ambitious standard to enterprise‑grade infrastructure underpinning next‑gen AI workflows.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Linux Foundation Report Finds Organizations Embrace Upskilling and Open Source to Meet AI-driven Job Demands
Data reveals 94% of organizations expect AI to add significant value to operations; expanding AI-specific roles to workforce DENVER, June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Open Source Summit North America -- The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, today released its 2025 State of Tech Talent report in collaboration with LF Research and Linux Foundation Education. Based on insights from more than 500 global hiring and training leaders, the report highlights AI's growing influence on tech roles, preparedness for the workplace shift, and leveraging open source and upskilling to meet new demands. "Organizations are realizing that moving from pilot programs to widespread AI success depends not on access to tools but on having a workforce equipped to use them effectively. A recent report by BCG's AI practice notes that 70% of AI transformation is determined by the people and the processes supporting it," said Clyde Seepersad, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Linux Foundation Education. "The 2025 State of Tech Talent report reflects what we're seeing in the industry – a growing recognition that investing in training and hands-on experience is not just a talent strategy, it's a business strategy. The organizations making the biggest strides in AI implementation are those treating upskilling as a core capability, not a side initiative." AI Adoption Outpaces Capabilities and Widens the Skills GapAI is a game changer for many organizations, with 94% expecting AI to add significant value to their operations. However, less than half of organizations have the core AI skills necessary to adapt to the changing landscape, preventing them from achieving their full business and innovation potential. The report found that: 68% of organizations are lacking AI/ML skilled employees; an issue exacerbated by the ongoing staffing challenges in other areas like cybersecurity and compliance (65%), FinOps and cost optimization (61%), cloud computing (59%) and platform engineering (56%) 44% of respondents shared that the shortage of skilled workers is a major barrier to technology adoption Half of organizations surveyed report they are expanding their AI-specific workforce, hiring in new roles including AI/ML operations engineering leads (64%) and AI product managers (36%) "With the exponential increase of AI usage and heightened expectations for return on investment, comes the need for new skills – and new roles altogether," said Frank Nagle, Advising Chief Economist of the Linux Foundation. "But value is not derived just from the AI itself. The AI revolution is not just a technology acquisition race, but a catalyst for human capital transformation. In order to remain competitive in this new global landscape, organizations need to look at building their AI workforce from within." Making the Most of Changing Workflows with UpskillingEmerging technology and skills gaps are already impacting workflows. Two-thirds of organizations say AI has significantly changed how their teams work. Developers are increasingly required to validate AI-generated code, AI expertise is now expected for incoming hires, and many entry-level tasks are being automated by AI. In response, organizations are doubling down on upskilling. The report found that: 72% of respondents prioritize upskilling existing staff, up from just 48% in 2024 Upskilling is 62% faster than hiring new talent and technical training programs are 91% more effective at improving retention 71% of organizations consider certifications important when recruiting new talent, evidencing their role in validating professional competence 56% of organizations rely on upskilling over hiring or contracting to fill AI/ML skill needs Open Source: The Unexpected Employee Engagement and AI EnablerOpen source also plays a strategic role in AI implementation as 40% of respondents leverage open source frameworks, models and tools to accelerate AI adoption. The survey shows that organizations embracing open source practices see stronger employee retention and skill development, with 91% of organizations report technical training as an effective tool for talent retention and 84% say having an open source culture improves retention. Additionally, a report from the Linux Foundation and Meta, The Economic and Workforce Impacts of Open Source AI, shows that open source culture enables interorganizational collaboration, resulting in faster development of high-quality models and AI innovation. "The data is clear," said Seepersad. "AI is driving a sweeping shift in how technical work is done, and organizations that align their upskilling strategies with the realities of AI-driven workflows and enable open source collaboration will be best positioned to compete in the years ahead." Explore the full 2025 State of Tech Talent findings. To learn more about the Linux Foundation, please visit: About Linux Foundation EducationLinux Foundation Education provides best-in-class technology training through instructor-led and e-learning courses, workshops, and flexible subscription options. Our offerings also include a constantly expanding library of microlearning resources—such as videos, microcourses, and case studies—designed to fit into busy schedules. Our globally recognized certifications meet rigorous industry standards, giving recipients a trusted way to demonstrate their capabilities. Backed by an exceptional customer success team, we offer responsive support and tailored training solutions that empower both individuals and organizations to thrive. About Linux Foundation ResearchFounded in 2021, Linux Foundation Research explores the growing scale of open source collaboration, providing insight into emerging technology trends, best practices, and the global impact of open source projects. By leveraging project databases and networks and committing to best practices in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, Linux Foundation Research is creating the go-to library for open source insights for the benefit of organizations worldwide. About the Linux FoundationThe Linux Foundation is the world's leading home for collaboration on open source software, hardware, standards, and data. Linux Foundation projects are critical to the world's infrastructure, including Linux, Kubernetes, LF Decentralized Trust, ONAP, OpenChain, OpenSSF, PyTorch, RISC-V, SPDX, Zephyr, and more. The Linux Foundation focuses on leveraging best practices and addressing the needs of contributors, users, and solution providers to create sustainable models for open collaboration. For more information, please visit us at For a list of trademarks of the Linux Foundation, please see its trademark usage page: Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Media ContactKristi PiechnikThe Linux Foundationkpiechnik@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The Linux 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
- Business
- Yahoo
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
Associated Press
28-01-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Supporting Open Source, Contributors, and WordPress
Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library At GoDaddy, we're all about supporting the dreamers, the doers, and the builders who make the internet an exciting, inclusive place. Whether it's entrepreneurs launching their first business or open source developers shaping the tools powering the open web, we believe in empowering people to thrive online. But what does that look like in practice? It means putting our money, our talent, and our resources behind the open-source projects that make the internet work —and supporting the people who make it all possible. Let's talk about how GoDaddy is showing up for the open web, open source, and the 'Everyday Contributors' who bring it to life. Our Commitment to Open Source From day one, GoDaddy has been a proud supporter of open source. One of our biggest contributions? We're founding members of the OpenJS Foundation, which emerged in 2019 when the Foundation and the JS Foundation joined forces ( Wikipedia). We've stayed active ever since. GoDaddy participates in the OpenJS World track of events like the Open Source Summit North America as attendees and contributors, advocating for the tools and technologies that underpin the modern web. ( GoDaddy News). For us, it's about more than just showing up—it's about making a real difference. That's why we invest in programs and partnerships that strengthen open-source communities, drive innovation, and promote collaboration. Making a Difference in WordPress If you've spent any time online, there's a good chance you've interacted with WordPress—it powers over 40% of the internet! At GoDaddy, we're not just fans of WordPress; we're active contributors. Here's what we're doing to support WordPress: By supporting WordPress at every level, we're helping to build a stronger, more sustainable open web. Everyday Entrepreneurs and Contributors: The People Who Power the Web At GoDaddy, we talk a lot about Everyday Entrepreneurs—the small business owners, creators, and freelancers turning their ideas into reality online. We give them the tools and resources they need to succeed, from domain names to website builders ( About GoDaddy). But there's another group we're equally passionate about: Everyday Contributors. They're the reason technology like WordPress, and PHP, and JavaScript exist—and we're proud to support them with funding, mentorship, and opportunities to shine. The coders, designers, project managers, and documenters who work tirelessly to create and maintain open-source tools are the backbone of the open web, and we're committed to helping them thrive. How GoDaddy Shows Up for Open Source Here's a snapshot of how we're investing in open source and the open web: These contributions go beyond dollars and cents. They're a testament to our belief in a free and open internet where everyone can contribute, collaborate, and succeed. What's Next for GoDaddy and the Open Web? Our vision for the future is simple: keep investing in the tools, people, and communities that make the web work. Whether it's funding new initiatives, supporting Everyday Contributors, or empowering entrepreneurs, we're committed to building a better, more inclusive internet for all. And you can be part of this journey! Whether you're a developer, a designer, or an entrepreneur, your contributions matter. Check out the open-source projects we're supporting, or dive into the WordPress community. Together, we can make the open web stronger than ever. Let's build the internet we all deserve—open, collaborative, and full of opportunity.
