--- title: Canonical Blog description: Canonical makes open source secure, reliable and easy to use, providing support for Ubuntu and a portfolio of enterprise-grade technologies. Founded in 2004, Canonical operates globally with team members in over 80 countries. url: https://canonical.com/blog --- # The Source Stay informed: * [Press center](https://canonical.com/blog/latest-news) * [Ubuntu tech blog](https://ubuntu.com/blog) * [Ubuntu Discourse](https://discourse.ubuntu.com/) * [Events](https://canonical.com/events) #### [Canonical releases Ubuntu 26.10 Stonking Stingray](https://canonical.com/blog/canonical-releases-ubuntu-26-10-stonking-stingray) The latest interim release of Ubuntu previews privacy conscious speech-to-text, enables post-quantum package signing, completes the rollout of Rust coreutils, and improves enterprise identity integration. October 15, 2026 Today Canonical announced the release of Ubuntu 26.10, codenamed “Stonking Stingray,” available to download and instal --- Canonical announcements #### [What designers should know about semiotics](https://canonical.com/blog/what-designers-should-know-about-semiotics) What happens when you look at an apple? When you see it, you perceive the apple and assign meaning to it based on your language, experience, and personal preferences – such as memories of school lunches or a preference for red apples over green ones. This meaning varies for every person, so the key question --- Design #### [Securing open source software dependencies in the public cloud](https://canonical.com/blog/securing-open-source-software-dependencies-in-the-public-cloud) Building stable and secure software requires understanding build systems and having a plan for vulnerabilities in your software dependencies. --- Cloud and server #### [AI infrastructure for telcos](https://canonical.com/blog/ai-infrastructure-for-telcos) Why moving from pilots to production changes the platform Artificial intelligence has moved beyond the demonstration phase. Telco operators are already exploring it for fault diagnosis, energy management, capacity planning, customer care, and radio access network (RAN) optimization. Enterprise customers, meanwhile, are asking for private --- AI #### [Canonical named a Challenger in the 2026 GartnerⓇ Magic Quadrant™ for Server Virtualization Platforms](https://canonical.com/blog/canonical-a-challenger-in-2026-gartner-magic-quadrant-for-server-virtualization-platforms) Canonical has been recognized as a Challenger in the 2026 GartnerⓇ Magic Quadrant™ for Server Virtualization Platforms. The inaugural edition of the report provides an independent evaluation of server virtualization solutions. --- Cloud and Infrastructure #### [Canonical announces the alpha release of Charmed OpenShell to help secure autonomous AI agent fleets](https://canonical.com/blog/charmed-openshell-alpha-release) To streamline enterprise deployment and lifecycle management, Canonical is announcing the alpha release of Charmed OpenShell. --- Canonical announcements #### [Ubuntu coming soon to Snapdragon X2 Series platforms, unlocking more Linux PCs for the agentic world](https://canonical.com/blog/ubuntu-coming-soon-to-qualcomm-snapdragon-x2-series-platforms) Canonical and Qualcomm Technologies announce upcoming native Ubuntu support for Qualcomm’s flagship laptop silicon, delivering multi-day battery life, 80 TOPS NPU acceleration, and seamless cloud-to-edge agentic AI capabilities for developers and enterprises. London, UK – September 23, 2026 – Canonical and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. anno --- Canonical announcements #### [Accelerating delivery of CVE fixes with a new Kernel release strategy](https://canonical.com/blog/accelerating-delivery-of-cve-fixes-with-a-new-kernel-release-strategy) When it comes to fixing security vulnerabilities, speed is crucial. Canonical is officially outlining a transition from its current 4-week regular and 2-week security kernel Stable Release Update (SRU) cycles to a unified, rapid 2-week SRU cycle, published weekly. The brave new world The recent explosion in the volume of CVEs is fueled by --- Company #### [From raw data to intelligent actions: inside our next-gen AI analytics data lake stack](https://canonical.com/blog/inside-our-next-gen-ai-analytics-data-lake-stack) At Canonical, we believe organisations should be able to unlock the full value of their data without giving up control. That principle is at the heart of our next-generation enterprise data lake stack. It’s designed for organizations that need to build advanced analytics and AI capabilities while maintaining control over their data, infra --- AI --- ## Newsletter signup Get the latest Canonical news and updates in your inbox. Work email: \*I agree to receive information about Canonical's products and services. In submitting this form, I confirm that I have read and agree to [Canonical's Privacy Notice](https://canonical.com/legal/data-privacy/contact) and [Privacy Policy](https://canonical.com/legal/data-privacy). Sign up #### [Beyond the 10-year mark: Extending Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS security coverage](https://canonical.com/blog/extending-ubuntu-pro-16-04-coverage) A decade ago, Canonical launched Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (codenamed “Xenial Xerus”). As a Long-Term Support (LTS) release, it comes with 5 years of standard security coverage, which is doubled to a total of 10 years through Expanded Security Maintenance (ESM) for users with an Ubuntu Pro subscription. --- Cloud and Infrastructure #### [Network disaggregation in telecommunication transport networks](https://canonical.com/blog/network-disaggregation) Telecommunications networks have traditionally been built from tightly integrated systems. A router vendor supplies the forwarding hardware, network operating system (NOS), routing protocols, management interfaces, upgrade process, and support contract as one product. However, growing demands for flexibility and cost control have prompted --- Cloud and Infrastructure #### [Bring Zenoh to ROS 2 with snaps](https://canonical.com/blog/bring-zenoh-to-ros-2-with-snaps) ROS 2 gives robotics developers the freedom to choose the middleware that fits their system. As a communication protocol for ROS, Zenoh has gained strong traction. It delivers proven performance and stability while giving developers explicit control over node discovery. Zenoh is a lightweight, high-performance communication protocol desig --- Robotics #### [Canonical and CIX Technology announce strategic collaboration for edge innovation](https://canonical.com/blog/canonical-and-cix-technology-announce-strategic-collaboration-for-edge-innovation) Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, and CIX Technology, a semiconductor innovator, today announced a strategic collaboration to deliver an optimized Ubuntu experience on CIX Technology’s P1 platform –  a 12-core Armv9.2 system-on-chip (SoC) designed for AI and edge applications. This partnership gives organizations access to a security-ma --- Data and AI/ML #### [What the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) means for Android™ development](https://canonical.com/blog/what-the-cyber-resilience-act-cra-means-for-android-development) The CRA starts now: 24 hours to respond Picture this: a critical Android vulnerability is reportedly being exploited. Based on initial analysis, the compromised component is part of your software stack. Your product runs Android, but probably not exactly the Android described in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) description. --- Cloud and Infrastructure #### [Ubuntu now certified on Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-8275](https://canonical.com/blog/ubuntu-now-certified-on-qualcomm-dragonwing-iq-8275) Sep 8, 2026 –  Canonical and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announce the general availability of certified Ubuntu 24.04 LTS images for the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-8275 Evaluation Kit (EVK). Offering industrial-grade efficiency, this release provides production-ready software designed for building high-performance edge AI applications. For de --- Canonical announcements #### [Grace on the currents: Stonking Stingray](https://canonical.com/blog/grace-on-the-currents-stonking-stingray) When the codename for Ubuntu 26.10 was announced, I suspect there was a measurable surge in users searching for the definition of “stonking” across search engines and the various popular AI chatbots. As it so happens, the rather silly sounding word is actually a bit of British slang that denotes “something of considerable size, or --- Community #### [How we create a Canonical Academy exam](https://canonical.com/blog/how-we-create-a-canonical-academy-exam) Open source provides the world with access to cutting-edge software, and the learning that comes with it. But how do you validate someone’s skills in an open ecosystem? Canonical Academy is a highly rigorous, job-focused qualification platform designed to empower individuals and enterprises with industry-recognized credentials. The platfo --- Community 1. *Previous page* 2. [1](https://canonical.com/blog?format=md&page=1) 3. [2](https://canonical.com/blog?format=md&page=2) 4. [3](https://canonical.com/blog?format=md&page=3) 5. [4](https://canonical.com/blog?format=md&page=4) 6. [5](https://canonical.com/blog?format=md&page=5) 7. [*Next page*](https://canonical.com/blog?format=md&page=2) --- ### Ubuntu tech blog ## Deep dives for developers Visit the Ubuntu Tech Blog for deep dives into product features, step-by-step tutorials, and the latest updates from Canonical's engineering teams. [Go to the Ubuntu blog](https://ubuntu.com/blog)