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robgibbon
23 May 2024

Can it play Doom? Running an AI LAN party on a Spark cluster with ViZDoom

Article AI

It’s all about AI these days, so I decided to try and answer the important question: can you make a Spark cluster run AI agents that play a game of Doom, in a multiplayer LAN party? Although I’m no data scientist, I was able to get this to work and I’ll show you how so

robgibbon
23 May 2024


Canonical
22 May 2024

Advantech RSB-3810, a new Single Board Computer powered by MediaTek Genio 1200, is now certified on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

Article Internet of Things

Discover this new hardware solution designed for IoT and edge applications Canonical has partnered with MediaTek to optimise Ubuntu for IoT innovations and announced the first Ubuntu images optimised for MediaTek’s Genio 1200 System on Chip (SoC) in 2023. The solution is designed to deliver AI innovation in diverse...

Canonical
22 May 2024


Jehudi
21 May 2024

Canonical supports Microsoft Azure Cobalt 100 VMs

Article Canonical announcements

Canonical announces that Ubuntu and Ubuntu Pro now support Microsoft Azure Cobalt 100 VMs, ideal for diverse workloads and leveraging Arm-based architectures for enhanced performance and efficiency.

Jehudi
21 May 2024


Tytus Kurek
20 May 2024

Cloudify your data centre – A guide to VMware infrastructure transformation

Cloud Cloud and server

You know what’s going on. You’ve been monitoring the situation around VMware for at least a year now. There is no need to convince you that whatever comes next, you have to prepare for a big change. You and your team are already well prepared. You have a budget, timeline and necessary resources. However, one

Tytus Kurek
20 May 2024


Oliver Smith
17 May 2024

Migrating from CentOS to Ubuntu: a guide for system administrators and DevOps

Article Cloud and server

CentOS 7 is on track to reach its end-of-life (EoL) on June 30, 2024. Post this date, the CentOS Project will cease to provide updates or support, including vital security patches. Moving away from the RHEL-based ecosystem might appear daunting, but if you’re considering Ubuntu the switch can be both straightforward and...

Oliver Smith
17 May 2024


Felipe Vanni
15 May 2024

Canonical at Dell Technologies World 2024

Article AI

Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu and the trusted source for open source software, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of Dell Technologies World again this year. Join us in Las Vegas from May 20th to the 23rd to explore how Canonical and Dell can elevate your business with state-of-the-art technologies for...

Felipe Vanni
15 May 2024


Carlos Bravo
14 May 2024

Ubuntu Pro for EKS is now generally available

Article Ubuntu

May 14, 2024 – Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, is delighted to announce the general availability of Ubuntu Pro for Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS). This expansion brings robust security offerings to AWS’ managed Kubernetes service, including enhanced uptime and security through Kernel Livepatch and...

Carlos Bravo
14 May 2024


robgibbon
14 May 2024

Deploy an on-premise data hub with Canonical MAAS, Spark, Kubernetes and Ceph

Article AI

Download the Spark reference architecture guide In this post we’ll explore deploying a fully operational, on-premise data hub using Canonical’s data centre and cloud automation solutions MAAS (Metal as a Service) and Juju. MAAS is the industry standard open source solution for provisioning and managing physical servers...

robgibbon
14 May 2024


Hugo Huang
13 May 2024

Ubuntu Pro 24.04 LTS Lands on Google Cloud: Power Up Your Cloud Experience

Ubuntu Pro Cloud and server

Exciting news for cloud enthusiasts and developers! Ubuntu Pro 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) is now available on Google Cloud, bringing a robust and secure platform for your cloud workloads. This latest Long Term Support release from Canonical offers a wealth of features and enhancements, making it the perfect choice for...

Hugo Huang
13 May 2024


Andreea Munteanu
10 May 2024

An overview of machine learning security risks

Article AI

Data is at the heart of all machine learning (ML) initiatives – and bad actors know it. As AI continues to occupy the limelight of modern tech discourse, ML systems are becoming increasingly attractive targets for attack. With the Identity Theft Resource Center reporting a 72% spike in data breaches in 2023, it’s critical to

Andreea Munteanu
10 May 2024


Marina Khachatryan
6 May 2024

Meet our federal team at Space Tech Expo USA

Article Ubuntu

As our collaboration with Space agencies strengthens, we’re looking forward to meeting our partners and customers on-site to discuss the critical topics for 2024

Marina Khachatryan
6 May 2024


Amir Abdel Baki
6 May 2024

From sales development to product: Adrian’s career progression at Canonical

Article Ubuntu

From sales development to product: Adrian Matei’s career progression at Canonical

Amir Abdel Baki
6 May 2024


Canonical
1 May 2024

Canonical releases Landscape 24.04 LTS

Article Canonical announcements

Landscape 24.04 LTS is Landscape’s first LTS release, with a modernised backend, web portal, snap management, and repository management features.

Canonical
1 May 2024


Bertrand Boisseau
30 April 2024

The biggest use cases for AI in Automotive (that aren’t just self-driving cars)

Article Automotive

A study of 4 major use cases of AI in cars In this fast-paced age of technological evolution, Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as the key catalyst driving profound shifts in the automotive sector. From smart vehicle design to customised in-car interactions, AI is reshaping every aspect of transportation, ensuring...

Bertrand Boisseau
30 April 2024