Hibiscus

If you're navigating a career in technology, her talk is an excellent reminder that understanding and valuing differences can lead to richer collaborations and better solutions overall.

Wrapping up FOSSY, the OpenStack community delivered more exciting news with the unveiling of OpenStack 2026.2 Hibiscus, marking its 34th official release and continuing a legacy of innovative cloud computing solutions.

The Hibiscus update stood out as a testament to the effectiveness of collaborative efforts, drawing on over six months' work from project teams, special interest groups, and working groups.

The release delivers new features and enhancements that fortify the reliability and power of open-source cloud computing, while also reinforcing the community's commitment to open collaboration and progressive technology development.

If you rely on OpenStack, whether for enterprise infrastructure or personal use, you'll notice improvements aimed at both performance and user experience in the Hibiscus release.

It's a clear sign that open-source cloud is not just keeping pace with the market, it's continuing to set new standards.

Turning to governance news, after the annual Linux Plumbers Conference, the Linux Foundation officially called for candidates for the Technical Advisory Board elections, with six seats open, including the one previously held by the late Dan Williams.