CNCF Welcomes 20 New Silver Members Emphasizing Cloud Native and AI Expansion
In a significant stride towards enhancing the cloud native ecosystem, the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) has announced the enrollment of 20 new Silver Members. This move reflects a broader trend of increasing adoption across various industries, underscoring the critical role that cloud native technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) play in modern infrastructure.
CNCF's mission is to cultivate sustainable ecosystems for cloud-native software, and the addition of these new members indicates the Foundation's ongoing commitment to this goal. Chris Aniszczyk, CTO of CNCF, stated, "The cloud native ecosystem is expanding globally in both depth and reach. This new wave of silver members reflects the growing demand for scalable, secure, and AI native infrastructure. Their technical diversity strengthens our community's ability to address real-world challenges. CNCF looks forward to supporting their journey and accelerating open innovation together."
Members of this latest cohort hail from diverse backgrounds including DevOps, platform engineering, and agentic AI, collectively contributing their unique expertise to the CNCF community. With membership benefits valued at over $300,000 USD, these organizations will enjoy perks such as training subscriptions, access to legal resources from The Linux Foundation, discounts on event sponsorship, and more, all designed to provide robust support in their cloud-native ventures.
Profiles of New Silver Members
Among the newly welcomed Silver Members are:
- - AgileOps: An IT services firm specializing in scalable solutions for enterprise infrastructure and software delivery. As a Kubernetes Certified Service Provider and an established partner with major platforms like Atlassian and Google Workspace, AgileOps helps organizations implement effective cloud strategies across geographies.
- - Cielara AI: This company aims to revolutionize cloud infrastructure by making it more predictable and self-healing, allowing teams to focus on innovation rather than constant management.
- - CleanStart: Focusing on security, CleanStart provides nearly zero Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) secure, hardened container images, which are essential in protecting the software supply chain.
- - Cloudchipr: A SaaS platform backed by Y Combinator that offers automation for FinOps, connecting engineering and finance teams to optimize cloud expenditures through intelligent tools.
- - Tailscale: With over 10,000 organizations, including Microsoft, utilizing their platform, Tailscale simplifies network management using the WireGuard protocol, enhancing security for private networks.
These new members join a growing community committed to advancing cloud-native technologies. They will collaborate during prominent events such as
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America in Atlanta (November 10-13) and
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe in Amsterdam (March 23-26).
Industry Impact and Future Prospects
The influx of new Silver Members reflects a rising trend where companies recognize the importance of cloud-native technologies in driving digital transformation. As these organizations work towards leveraging open-source resources to build scalable, resilient applications, their collective efforts will significantly impact various industries, improving operational efficiencies and fostering innovation.
CNCF, with its vast network of nearly 800 members, continues to serve as the backbone for cloud-native developments, hosting essential components like Kubernetes and Prometheus in its framework. This foundation empowers organizations to create and manage applications that outperform traditional software infrastructures.
The presence of these new Silver Members reinforces the belief that cloud and AI technologies will continue to reshape how businesses operate, making it essential for organizations to adapt to these innovations to stay competitive.
To explore CNCF’s offerings or to learn about becoming a Silver Member, visit their website at
cncf.io. Ultimately, the journey into cloud-native technology is not just about adopting new tools, but about embracing change to pave the way for a more efficient future.