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OVHcloud Upgrades to CNCF Platinum Membership

On October 7, 2026, the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) announced that OVHcloud, one of Europe’s leading independent cloud service providers, has elevated its membership to Platinum status. This upgrade marks a significant advancement in OVHcloud's commitment to fostering open infrastructure and interoperability within the cloud computing landscape.

With the tech industry increasingly shifting towards vendor-neutral standards, OVHcloud's Platinum membership underlines its dedication to developing frameworks that remain accessible and flexible for businesses utilizing cloud-native technologies. As organizations embrace cloud-native applications and AI workloads, the need for adaptable infrastructure across diverse environments has become paramount. The investment made by OVHcloud in CNCF reiterates its belief in the importance of customer choice and trust in open software solutions.

Jonathan Bryce, the executive director of CNCF, expressed enthusiasm over OVHcloud's enhanced role, stating, “OVHcloud has had a longstanding commitment to open infrastructure, and we are proud to welcome them as a Platinum Member.” This acknowledgment reflects OVHcloud's history of contributions to open source technologies, beginning with its use of OpenStack since 2012 and active participation in the community.

Since joining the OpenStack Foundation in 2014, OVHcloud has continually engaged in upstream engineering and open infrastructure operations. Its developers have made notable contributions, including a Kubernetes Operator to Harbor, a recognized CNFC open-source project. This symbolizes OVHcloud’s proactive approach to container orchestration and lifecycle management in Kubernetes environments. Their involvement with Cilium further demonstrates their innovative capabilities, as OVHcloud currently manages thousands of Kubernetes clusters across 20 public cloud regions, enhancing networking, observability, and security.

Octave Klaba, CEO and Founder of OVHcloud, elaborated on the significance of this move, stating, “Independence in technology does not mean building everything alone. It means having the freedom to build on open standards, contribute to the technologies you rely on, and avoid being locked into a single ecosystem.” This philosophy aligns with OVHcloud's approach to maintaining flexibility and control for its users, allowing them to innovate freely.

As the demand for cloud sovereignty grows, especially in Europe, Gartner projects that sovereign cloud spending will reach $12.6 billion in 2026. This reflects an increasing need for transparency and reliability among cloud service providers, further solidifying OVHcloud's strategic position in the market.

In joining CNCF as a Platinum Member, OVHcloud aims to deepen its influence in shaping the prevailing trends of open technologies, artificial intelligence, and governance structures. This partnership presents opportunities for collaboration with other leading organizations within the cloud computing ecosystem, reinforcing OVHcloud's goal of maintaining an open, high-performance cloud infrastructure that meets the diverse needs of its global clientele.

For businesses considering the adoption of cloud-native technologies, OVHcloud's commitment to shared standards and interoperable infrastructure makes it a compelling choice in today’s competitive landscape. Achieving this milestone not only enhances OVHcloud's credibility but also underscores the collective vision of empowering organizations to leverage and contribute to open-source initiatives.

For further information on becoming a member of CNCF, visit CNCF.

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About Cloud Native Computing Foundation

The Cloud Native Computing Foundation hosts critical components of the technology infrastructure, such as Kubernetes, Prometheus, and Envoy. By fostering collaboration among developers, end users, and vendors, it spearheads the evolution of cloud-native software.

About OVHcloud

For more than 25 years, OVHcloud has led cloud innovation in Europe. With a commitment to open standards and sustainable solutions, it serves a vast customer base, ensuring that technology remains accessible and beneficial for everyone.