Mirantis Upgrades CNCF Membership to Gold

Mirantis Intensifies Commitment to Kubernetes and Open Source

SAN FRANCISCO, January 30, 2025– mirantis, a recognized leader in providing organizations with complete control over their strategic infrastructure through open-source software, made a meaningful move forward in its dedication to the cloud-native ecosystem. The company announced an upgrade to gold membership within the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).

Mirantis’ core mission centers around accelerating the time it takes for organizations to realize value from their modern applications and simplifying the complexities of managing them, nonetheless of where they reside. this mission is fulfilled through the delivery of cloud-native, open-source software solutions, combined with expertise in clever automation for managing virtual machines, containers, Kubernetes, and cloud environments.

“Our journey with CNCF began back in 2016, and since then, Mirantis has consistently championed both the Kubernetes community and the broader CNCF ecosystem,” explains Randy Bias, vice president of open source strategy and technology at Mirantis.”As we continue our evolution toward becoming a 100% pure-play open-source company, this Gold membership signifies a tangible demonstration of our enduring commitment.”

This elevated status within the CNCF underscores Mirantis’ dedication to actively shaping the future of Kubernetes and the cloud-native landscape. It signals an intensified focus on driving innovation,contributing to the advancement of open-source technologies,and collaborating closely with other members of the thriving CNCF community.

Mirantis Elevates Open Source Engagement with CNCF Gold Membership

Mirantis,a prominent player in the cloud-native space,has taken a significant step forward in its commitment to open source. The company has recently been promoted to Gold membership within the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), a testament to its unwavering dedication to this collaborative ecosystem.

Randy Bias, mirantis’s VP of open Source strategy and Technology, spoke with Archyde about what this promotion means for Mirantis and the future of cloud-native growth. “It’s a true honor,” Bias stated. “Mirantis has been deeply invested in open source from the very beginning. We recognize its power to drive innovation and foster collaboration.” The Gold membership, according to Bias, allows Mirantis to contribute more meaningfully to the CNCF ecosystem, participate actively in shaping the future of cloud-native technologies, and build stronger relationships with the wider open-source community.

Mirantis’ commitment transcends mere participation; the company is actively involved in over 50 open-source projects through its dedicated Open Source Program Office. They’ve spearheaded the creation of impactful projects like k0s, a fully open-source, CNCF-certified Kubernetes distribution specifically designed for edge workloads, particularly in AI inference. Another notable contribution is k0smotron, a Kubernetes control plane software that has gained considerable traction within the community. Mirantis also actively engages with various CNCF projects, including OpenTelemetry, Project Sveltos, KubeVirt, Rook, Calico, and Prometheus, among others.

Chris Anizczyk, CTO of CNCF, echoed Mirantis’s dedication. “From its inception, Mirantis recognized the importance of Kubernetes and CNCF,” Anizczyk said.”Their promotion to Gold membership is warmly welcomed by both CNCF and the broader community. We eagerly anticipate their continued involvement and contributions.”

Mirantis is further solidifying its commitment by increasing its sponsorship to Gold level for the upcoming KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe conference, taking place in London from April 1st to 4th. The company plans to showcase its latest open-source innovations at this prominent industry gathering.

What specific features or improvements in Kubernetes can we anticipate from mirantis’ upcoming open-source project?

While the specifics of Mirantis’ upcoming project remain under wraps, Randy Bias offered a tantalizing glimpse. “We are doubling down on our investment within these ecosystems,” he explained. “We’re delivering k0s, a 100% open-source, CNCF-certified, lightweight Kubernetes distribution, for exmaple. Soon, we’ll be unveiling a brand new open-source project building upon our existing CNCF projects, further enriching the Kubernetes landscape.” This upcoming project promises to contribute valuable features and improvements to the already robust Kubernetes ecosystem.

Mirantis: Shaping the Future of Kubernetes Through Open Source

Mirantis,a leading player in the Kubernetes ecosystem,is passionately committed to pushing the boundaries of open-source innovation. They believe in empowering developers and organizations to harness the full potential of cloud-native technologies,and their contributions to the Kubernetes landscape are a testament to this commitment.

One of Mirantis’ most notable achievements is the creation of k0s, a lightweight, CNCF-certified Kubernetes distribution designed specifically for edge deployments. This includes deployments that power AI inference at the edge.

“We’re proud to have created k0s,” says Randy Bias, highlighting their dedication to building projects that unlock the possibilities of Kubernetes.

Mirantis isn’t stopping ther. They’re also actively developing k0smotron, a Kubernetes control plane software that’s gaining significant momentum within the community. This commitment extends to numerous other CNCF projects such as OpenTelemetry, Project Sveltos, KubeVirt, Rook, calico, and Prometheus, among others.

Looking ahead, Mirantis is doubling down on their open-source investments. They’re working on exciting new projects that will build upon their existing CNCF contributions and further enrich the Kubernetes ecosystem. “We’re committed to doubling down on our open-source investments,” Randy Bias shares, “We have a new project in the works that will build upon our existing CNCF contributions and further enrich the Kubernetes ecosystem. We’ll be sharing more details soon, so stay tuned!”

For developers and organizations considering embracing open-source technologies like Kubernetes, mirantis offers a clear message: “we encourage anyone interested in cloud-native development to dive into the open-source world,” advises Randy Bias. “it’s a vibrant, collaborative surroundings full of amazing opportunities. Kubernetes,in particular,offers a powerful and flexible platform for building and deploying modern applications. The CNCF and the wider open-source community are here to support you every step of the way.”

what impact has mirantis’ k0s project had on edge deployments of Kubernetes, particularly for AI inference?

Mirantis: Deep Dive into Open Source Kubernetes Innovation

Interview with Randy Bias, Vice President of Open Source Strategy and Technology at Mirantis

Mirantis, a prominent name in the cloud-native world, has recently elevated itS commitment to open source by achieving Gold membership within the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF). We sat down with Randy Bias, vice President of Open Source Strategy and Technology at Mirantis, to delve deeper into this important move and its implications for the future of Kubernetes and the broader open-source community.

Archyde: Congratulations on achieving Gold membership in the CNCF. What does this signify for Mirantis and its approach to open source?

Randy Bias: Thank you! It’s a true honor. Mirantis has been deeply invested in open source from the very beginning. we believe in its power to drive innovation and foster collaboration. This Gold membership allows us to contribute more meaningfully to the CNCF ecosystem,actively shape the future of cloud-native technologies,and build stronger relationships with the wider open-source community.

archyde: Mirantis is already involved in over 50 open-source projects. Can you highlight some of your most impactful contributions and how they are benefiting the Kubernetes landscape?

Randy Bias: We’re incredibly proud of our contributions, including k0s, a 100% open-source, CNCF-certified, lightweight Kubernetes distribution designed specifically for edge deployments, including those powering AI inference at the edge. We’ve also developed k0smotron, a Kubernetes control plane software gaining traction within the community. Our engagement extends to numerous other CNCF projects like OpenTelemetry, Project Sveltos, KubeVirt, Rook, Calico, and Prometheus, among others.

Archyde: What exciting new projects can we anticipate from Mirantis in the near future?

Randy Bias: We’re doubling down on our investments within these ecosystems. We have a new project in the works that will build upon our existing CNCF contributions and further enrich the Kubernetes ecosystem. We’ll be sharing more details soon, so stay tuned!

Archyde: What message would you give to developers and organizations considering embracing open-source technologies like Kubernetes?

Randy Bias: We encourage anyone interested in cloud-native advancement to dive into the open-source world. It’s a vibrant, collaborative environment full of amazing opportunities. Kubernetes,in particular,offers a powerful and flexible platform for building and deploying modern applications. The CNCF and the wider open-source community are here to support you every step of the way.