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Linux 7.2 RISC-V Reduces Kernel Startup Overhead, Eswin SoC Support By Default

Phoronix - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 17:59
Along with the many x86/x86_64 improvements and some ARM64 architecture improvements (albeit slowed down by the AI/LLM noise affecting the development pace), the RISC-V architecture changes were merged last week for the ongoing Linux 7.2 kernel development...

KDE Plasma 6.7.1 Released With Initial Batch Of Bug Fixes

Phoronix - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 17:45
Following last week's major Plasma 6.7 release, Plasma 6.7.1 is now available today with an initial assortment of bug fixes...

The innovation S-curve: How technology matures, disrupts, and why your next platform decision matters more than you think

Red Hat News - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 08:00
Every technology—from the steam engine to the smartphone—follows a predictable arc: slow start, explosive ascent, then a plateau as physics or economics set in. This arc is the innovation S-curve, and it's a lens for understanding why Broadcom bought VMware, why Kubernetes has defied all expectations, and why the jump from hypervisors to cloud-native platforms is the most consequential architectural decision a modern enterprise can make.The 3 phases of the S-curveThe S-curve plots time or effort against performance or adoption, always producing the same shape.Phase 1 - Ferment: Progress is

Reinventing the industrial edge: How Red Hat and Schneider Electric are modernizing OT

Red Hat News - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 08:00
For years, the industrial world has anticipated the imminent shift toward open automation. Initiatives like OPAF, Industry 4.0, and Margo have signaled a move, but the missing ingredient has been the technical rigor required to take these concepts from slide decks to the plant floor.The journey of IT and OT convergence continues to evolve. To move from vision to reality, IT and OT teams are finding new ways to align their specialized expertise. Achieving meaningful results requires a collaborative approach that respects the rigorous demands of the factory floor while leveraging the agility of

Why Red Hat partners are the ultimate telco business asset

Red Hat News - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 08:00
Artificial intelligence is a long-standing operational asset for telecommunication service providers, but the focus has shifted from localized capabilities to massive scale and quick return on investment. Telco service providers need to deliver real, industrial-scale results. My message to Red Hat partners is clear: Technology alone will not determine who wins the enterprise AI race. Success depends entirely on ecosystem alignment.According to a report from MIT, roughly 80% of AI initiatives fail to deliver tangible value because of misalignment between technology and business functions. Servi

From cost to currency with sovereign AI

Red Hat News - Tue, 06/23/2026 - 08:00
For years, the telecommunications industry has looked at sovereignty through a defensive lens. It was treated as a compliance checklist and an (understandable) regulatory requirement for telco networks.After meeting with several customers across the globe at both MWC and Red Hat Summit this year, one clear takeaway is that the defensive era is over and sovereignty represents a new business opportunity where service providers can differentiate.Today, sovereignty is about control as a currency and differentiator. In a world where AI is the new engine of growth, the ability to maintain data resid

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