Wednesday, April 23, 2025

New Release: Ubuntu 25.04

Canonical released a new version of their Ubuntu server offering Ubuntu Server 25.04!

Highlights include IBM z17 support, in particular:
    • Exploitation of the AI facility in the Telum II processor
    • New Secure Execution and Crypto features
    • Network Express support
    • Power consumption reporting

See the announcement on the mailing list here, and the blog entry at Canonical with all Z-specific highlights here.

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

IBM z17 announced!!

Our latest offering in the IBM Z family, IBM z17, was announced yesterday. General availability will be June 18.

See the official announcement, the updated Linux support matrix, and the Technical Guide with all the insights you will need.