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Nathan Hart
15 August 2023

Docker on Mac – a lightweight option with Multipass

Ubuntu Article

For those looking for a streamlined, lightweight command line interface for Docker on Mac, look no further. Multipass is a flexible tool that makes it easy to create and run Ubuntu VMs on any platform, and it comes with built-in tools that make running applications like Docker feel native on platforms such as macOS. What ...


Ilenia Zara
14 August 2023

How to ensure business continuity with IT infrastructure support

Ubuntu Article

Picture this: you’re on a dream vacation with your family on a serene tropical island. The weather is perfect, the sea is mesmerising, and you’re ready to enjoy a relaxing day at the beach. Just as you’re about to unwind, your phone rings: it’s your manager calling to inform you that your IT infrastructure is ...


robgibbon
10 August 2023

Write a Spark big data job with ChatGPT

AI Article

I’ve read and watched more than a few articles about ChatGPT in the last couple of months. It seems the large language model AI hype machine just can’t stop.  As somebody with a passion for music production, some of the more interesting things I’ve seen included a guy using ChatGPT to build a virtual effect ...


Daniele Procida
9 August 2023

Not just an annoying list of questions

People and culture Article

Imagine if – as a job applicant – you could put yourself right in front of the hiring lead, and tell them, in your own words, in your own time, without interruption or distraction or pressure, why you think you’d be an excellent person for the role. What kind of applicant would benefit the most? ...


Tytus Kurek
9 August 2023

What is virtualization? A beginner’s guide

Cloud and server Article

While information technology continues to evolve rapidly, virtualization remains a cornerstone of modern computing, enabling businesses to maximise resource utilisation, enhance flexibility, and reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO). It is a key building block of the cloud computing paradigm, and millions of organisations use it daily ...


Jehudi
8 August 2023

Announcing In-Place Upgrade from Ubuntu Server to Ubuntu Pro on Azure

Cloud and server Article

Seamlessly upgrade from Ubuntu Server to Ubuntu Pro on Azure without downtime. Explore advanced security, compliance, and long-term support features. Enhance your enterprise functionality and optimize your cloud journey with Ubuntu Pro. ...


Oliver Smith
7 August 2023

Making a move: How migrating to Ubuntu saved a life insurance company 60% in costs

Cloud and server Article

Tech Mahindra details how their partnership with Canonical enabled them to shift the balance for a major Fortune 500 life insurance company. ...


Gabriel Aguiar Noury
3 August 2023

Do more with Vulcanexus snaps; your all-in-one ROS 2 toolset

Robotics Article

eProsima’s advanced toolset for ROS 2 is now available in the Snap Store A surprise is awaiting all ROS developers in the Snap Store with the release of the Vulcanexus tool kit. They are one command away from getting eProsimas’ new contribution to the robotics community. From monitoring the performance of ROS 2 networks to ...


Philip Williams
2 August 2023

Meet the Canonical team at stackconf 2023

Cloud and server Article

Date: 13-14 September,  2023 Location: Berlin, Germany Join us for stackconf at the NH Hotel Alexanderplatz to learn about the latest developments in open source technology.  Find out how to accelerate your development and deployment cycles, and how to make your operations more robust and efficient with mature infrastructure stacks like O ...


Jehudi
1 August 2023

Enhancing the Ubuntu Experience on Azure: Introducing Ubuntu Pro Updates Awareness

Cloud and server Article

Canonical integrates Ubuntu Pro update awareness into Azure, highlighting additional updates including extended security maintenance for Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. This feature helps identify Ubuntu instances lacking security updates, offering a solution through Ubuntu Pro subscription, enhancing the security of Ubuntu on Azure. ...


Edoardo Barbieri
1 August 2023

Reducing latency in industrial systems with Real-time Ubuntu on Intel SoCs

Internet of Things Article

Delivering a comprehensive real-time solution for industrial systems requires careful work at every layer of the stack. Since standalone hardware or software components are not sufficient, Canonical and Intel have joined forces to deliver an out-of-the-box real-time solution. This solution is now generally available on Intel Core processo ...