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CNCF Ecosystem Expands with New Silver Members

The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) is at the forefront of driving innovation in cloud native technologies, and its recent announcement of over 26 new Silver members serves to highlight the momentum behind this movement. Following their recent gathering at the KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India, these new additions signify a strong commitment from various organizations to not only join the CNCF ecosystem but also to actively contribute toward its collective growth and innovation.

Priyanka Sharma, executive director of CNCF, emphasized the foundation's ongoing drive to push cloud native technologies across diverse industries and regions. This expansion is part of a more extensive strategy that includes launching new KubeCon + CloudNativeCon events in key locations such as India and Japan and collaborating with organizations like Andela to develop engineering talent in Africa. These efforts reflect CNCF’s dedication to building an inclusive global community, ensuring that organizations can innovate at scale and effectively meet contemporary challenges.

Who Are the New Silver Members?

Among the new members are companies diverse in expertise, from cybersecurity to cloud computing and AI solutions. Notable entries include:

• - Altinity, dedicated to optimizing the use of the open-source ClickHouse platform in enterprise settings.
• - Armored Gate, specializing in cybersecurity solutions like the Armored Containers to ensure compliance with regulations amidst a world increasingly focused on Zero Trust frameworks.
• - Chelsio Communications, which provides high-performance networking solutions, aiding organizations in accelerating their cloud-native infrastructures.
• - Depot offers a unique cloud-based service to build Docker images, making the process seamless with persistent caching and multi-architecture support.
• - Maven Solutions has positioned itself as a certified provider, enhancing developer efficiency through a focused platform engineering mindset to construct robust cloud-native applications.

The Importance of Community

With the addition of these new Silver members, the CNCF community has grown significantly, now exceeding 170 organizations. This community actively shares best practices for adoption and provides feedback on project roadmaps, directly influencing CNCF's efforts in shaping the cloud-native landscape. Regular gatherings, such as KubeCon + CloudNativeCon, provide essential platforms for members to collaborate, learn, and innovate together.

Some of the prominent discussions at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India include advancements in Kubernetes, cloud security, and the increasing demand for reliable, scalable cloud-native applications. The push for these technologies aligns with the broader trend toward digital transformation across all sectors, reflecting an industry-wide acknowledgment of the need for advanced solutions that support today’s growing complexities in computing.

Future Trajectory

CNCF's upcoming events, including KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe in London and KubeCon + CloudNativeCon China in Hong Kong, will further this dialogue around cloud-native technologies. This continuous expansion emphasizes that as more companies adopt and prioritize cloud-native approaches, the foundation's role as a key player in guiding these advancements becomes ever more critical.

As we move toward 2025, the collaboration fostered within the CNCF ecosystem promises to drive even more transformative developments in technology. With the combined efforts of new and existing members, the future of cloud-native computing appears bright.

For more information about CNCF and its latest initiatives, visit www.cncf.io and join ongoing discussions to stay informed about the latest in cloud-native advancements.