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Canonical
1,001-5,000 employees
Provides enterprise support for open-source software
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- Exceptional academic results at high school and university
- Understanding of Linux and the wider open source software community
- Understanding of computer architecture, application development, datacenters, cloud or devices
- Passion to write about technologies and the tech landscape
- A strong work ethic, and personal interests aligned with the open source movement
- Curiosity, and the habit of continuous learning
- A strong sense of ownership
- Problem solving and the ability to innovate
- Outstanding communications skills in English, both verbal and written
- For more senior positions, product management experience in the software industry
- Ability to manage multiple projects or product lines while maintaining focus on key priorities
- Demonstrated leadership in aligning diverse teams and driving consensus around product strategies
- Willingness to travel internationally up to 4 times a year for company events up to two weeks long
- Lead the product development lifecycle, reviewing the priorities and goals for your product
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as engineering, design, marketing, and sales
- Address common challenges across projects, align on priorities, enable informed decisions, and keep business execution on track
- Conduct market research, analyse industry trends, and gather customer feedback to identify opportunities
- Communicate your product vision, status updates, and key decisions to ensure alignment and manage expectations
- Conduct usability testing, analyse user feedback, and iterate on the product to improve the user experience
- Collaborate with marketing, sales, and support teams to develop go-to-market strategies, create product documentation, and provide training
- Contribute to the success of our sales team in winning new opportunities, reviewing customer feedback and participating in customer meetings
- Oversee the work of a product line, ensuring consistency in strategy and execution across different teams
- Facilitate collaboration and resolve conflicts within different teams and across other departments
- Familiarity with Telco, Finance, Industrial, Automotive verticals
- Familiarity with the technology ecosystem including Silicon, IHV, ISV, ODM/OEMs, cloud service providers and channel
- Familiarity with cloud native technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker containers & Snaps
- Familiarity with embedded and connected device technology and ecosystems
- Familiarity with networking technologies - ethernet, IPv4 and IPv6, routing, firewalling, overlays such as OVN/OVS, VPNs, SR-IOV, infiniband
- Familiarity with telco networking - RAN, Core, CPE
- Experience in leading distributed teams across different time zones
- Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and innovation in team settings
Canonical provides commercial support and services for open-source software, led by the Ubuntu Linux distribution. It monetizes through paid subscriptions like Ubuntu Pro, which adds extended security maintenance, kernel live patching, and compliance features, while offering a free tier for individuals. The company also offers enterprise tools such as MAAS for bare-metal provisioning, Landscape for centralized Ubuntu systems management, and Charmed Kubeflow for end-to-end MLOps, along with partnerships with cloud providers and hardware vendors. Its goal is to help organizations deploy and operate open-source technology at scale by delivering professional services and managed software around Ubuntu and related projects.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$9.9M
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- On July 21, 2026, Canonical launched Enterprise Store for air-gapped Ubuntu Pro fleets.
- On July 10, 2026, Canonical launched Managed Kubeflow on Azure inside customer tenancies.
- August 2026 Rust work on AppArmor and snap-confine strengthens Ubuntu's security story.
What critics are saying
- July 28, 2026 snap-confine CVE-2026-8933 enabled local root on Ubuntu Desktop.
- Enterprise Store deepens snap dependence, inviting backlash from teams avoiding Canonical's packaging system.
- If Ubuntu defaults everywhere without Ubuntu Pro payments, Canonical's monetization engine collapses.
What makes Canonical unique
- Canonical owns Ubuntu, giving it package, kernel, and support control across cloud and edge.
- Ubuntu Pro bundles 15-year device support, Enterprise Store governance, and compliance tooling.
- Canonical ships confidential-computing stacks in Ubuntu 26.04, including SEV-SNP, TDX, and virtualization HWE.
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↑ 0%Canonical backs new project to translate large C codebases into safe Rust. Canonical is funding research into automated C-to-Rust translation, with AppArmor and snap-confine serving as real-world case studies. Canonical is supporting a new three-year research project to make it practical to automatically move large, mature software projects from C to Rust. The project is a partnership between Canonical and the University of Bristol in the UK, and the work is set to start later in 2026. The main goal is to build a complete platform that can translate large code repositories, sometimes with hundreds of thousands of lines of C, into safe, reliable, and maintainable Rust. However, the bigger challenge is the huge amount of mature C software already in use. Manually rewriting these projects is costly and risky, since their code often includes years of fixes, compatibility updates, performance tweaks, and hidden knowledge. Current source-to-source translators only address part of the problem. Canonical says these tools can handle a lot of code, but they often copy C structures too closely. This leads to Rust code that still relies on unsafe features, keeps C-style patterns, and needs a lot of cleanup before Rust developers would want to maintain it. LLMs face a different challenge. They can often create good, idiomatic Rust for small, clear pieces of code, but managing the context of a whole repository is much harder. Also, code that looks right may not always work the same way as the original C version. To address these challenges, the new project will use a hybrid, or 'neurosymbolic,' approach. This combines machine learning with traditional program analysis, testing, and formal methods. According to Canonical, large code repositories will first be split into smaller parts that can be translated separately while preserving key details about types, dependencies, and how the program works. The translation will use language models trained on known C-to-Rust examples, aiming to produce Rust code that uses proper Rust features instead of just copying C syntax. After translation, the new code will be checked to see if it behaves like the original C version. For Ubuntu users, it's important to note that the research will go beyond small academic examples. Canonical plans to use AppArmor and snap-confine as real-world case studies. However, Canonical makes it clear that AppArmor and snap-confine are not being rewritten in Rust right now. These projects are only being used as case studies to test the technology, and there is no plan to replace their current versions with the research results. Finally, just to add that the initiative also fits into Canonical's broader adoption of Rust within Ubuntu. The company points to projects such as uutils coreutils and sudo-rs as examples of Rust implementations that have earned a place in the distribution. Tell others: Bobby borisov. Bobby, an editor-in-chief at Linuxiac, is a Linux professional with over 20 years of experience. With a strong focus on Linux and open-source software, he has worked as a Senior Linux System Administrator, Software Developer, and DevOps Engineer for small and large multinational companies.
Advantech AOM-2721 is now Ubuntu Certified. Canonical announces that the Advantech AOM-2721 is officially joining the list of Ubuntu Certified Hardware. This latest certification highlights the deepening collaboration between Canonical and Advantech. With full certification for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, developers utilizing Advantech's powerful Open Standard Module (OSM) AOM-2721 can now deploy a seamless, securely designed, and highly optimized Ubuntu experience right out of the box. Tiny size, massive edge power. The Advantech AOM-2721 is a highly compact Size-L OSM. Measuring just 45 x 45 mm, this miniature solder-on module is designed to outpace traditional computer-on-modules. At its core lies the Qualcomm(R) Octa-core QCS6490 processor operating with a 6.9-watt TDP. This architecture allows the AOM-2721 to deliver robust on-site computing. In fact, according to Advantech, the QCS6490 achieves nearly 20% better performance compared to mid-tier x86 processors, while providing an impressive 43-75% reduction in power consumption. This makes it an unparalleled solution tailored to meet the demanding physical and thermal constraints of diverse AIoT scenarios and handheld applications. Empowering machine vision with on-device AI. As industries push intelligence closer to the edge, the AOM-2721 is perfectly equipped to handle intensive workloads. The module features 12 TOPS of AI capability, alongside support for dual-camera inputs and a native video codec. This combination excels in applications requiring low-latency signals, seamless video capture, and resilience to vibrations within limited installation spaces. It is especially well-suited for autonomous mobile robots (AMR). By leveraging on-device AI, these AMRs can process data from cameras, radar, and LiDAR to perform complex tasks such as object detection, localization, route optimization, and collision avoidance. Furthermore, developers can utilize the Qualcomm AI Hub to streamline the deployment of machine learning models. Abundant interfaces and seamless connectivity. To fully integrate into modern AIoT ecosystems, the AOM-2721 offers a vast array of I/O options within its compact form factor. Key connectivity features include: * High-speed expansion: PCIe Gen3 support for 5G and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity. * Next-gen storage: High-speed memory and storage interfaces including LPDDR5 and UFS. * Versatile I/O: Flexible connectivity via USB 3.2, UART, and GPIO. * Rich displays: Dual-display capability supporting up to 2K resolution across DSI, DP, and eDP interfaces. When paired with Qualcomm's 5G and Wi-Fi 6 modules, the integration of the Octa-core QCS6490 CPU ensures compatibility and minimal latency. Ubuntu optimized for Qualcomm silicon. Just as Ubuntu expanded support with the Ubuntu general availability for Qualcomm Dragonwing, certifying the Advantech AOM-2721 ensures that developers can build, deploy, and scale their AIoT projects with confidence. Ubuntu certification means this device has passed rigorous testing to guarantee hardware components function flawlessly on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS at the time of certification and in the future. The Ubuntu Certification team performs regression testing on certified hardware on a regular cadence to ensure Ubuntu Stable Release Updates (SRU) are validated on certified hardware. Customers deploying the AOM-2721 with Ubuntu will benefit from Canonical's robust security patching, long-term support (LTS), and a vast ecosystem of open-source tools. Maximizing enterprise value with Ubuntu Pro for Devices. For commercial deployments requiring long-term reliability and compliance, companies can enhance their Ubuntu-powered fleet with an Ubuntu Pro for Devices subscription. This enterprise-grade service offers critical benefits for embedded and IoT deployments: * CVE Protection: Prompt security patches for critical and high-severity vulnerabilities for up to 15 years, minimizing exposure to security threats at the edge. * Device Management Solutions: Reduced cost of managing device fleets and proactive management of security for IoT devices. * Compliance and Hardening: Access to tools for automated security hardening and compliance profiles, such as CIS benchmarks and FIPS-compliant cryptographic modules. Whether you are building the next generation of autonomous robots or deploying smart industrial machine vision systems, the Advantech AOM-2721 powered by Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and Ubuntu Pro for Devices subscription provides the securely designed, optimized foundation you need to get to market faster.
Ubuntu 26.04's virtualization HWE stack: enhanced with newer QEMU & libvirt. Ubuntu's hardware enablement (HWE) initiative has introduced backported virtualization technologies for users of the current Long Term Support (LTS) release. This new virtualization HWE stack enables users to access newer versions of QEMU, libvirt, and other related firmware without relying on third-party repositories. According to Canonical's Ijlal Loutfi, this advancement provides companies the reliability of an LTS release along with access to updates for virtualization when needed. The HWE system is designed to bring newer versions of the Linux kernel, GPU drivers, and select foundational software from the latest Ubuntu release to older LTS releases. These updates are rolled out every six months, integrating well-tested packages from interim releases into the LTS iterations. For instance, the kernel and GPU driver updates from the upcoming Ubuntu 26.10 release will be integrated into the 26.04.2 HWE update in early 2027. Details of the ubuntu virtualization HWE. The packages included in this stack comprise qemu-hwe, libvirt-hwe, edk2-hwe (which contains OVMF firmware), and seabios-hwe. These packages are not pre-installed with Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, which means users need to install them intentionally to benefit. This feature is especially important for those running confidential computing workloads. Ubuntu 26.04 already accommodates AMD SEV-SNP and Intel TDX technology, which provides encryption for VM memory, ensuring that even the host remains secure from viewing the contents while it is operational. However, Canonical explains that integration of confidential computing features across all relevant components can take time. For users who operate in environments requiring confidential VMs, this stack enables timely access to newer versions without having to wait for the next LTS release, which might not be feasible in many cases. For users not engaged with virtualization technologies like KVM/QEMU and instead use platforms like Virtualbox or VMware Workstation, this update may not be relevant. Setting up the virtualization HWE stack on Ubuntu 26.04. Canonical has provided a helper tool to assist in enabling the new virtualization HWE in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, which minimizes the chances of conflicts between HWE and non-HWE packages. To install the helper tool, run the following command: sudo apt install ubuntu-helper-virt-hwe Once installed, executing ubuntu_virt_helper will let you determine your current configuration: base, hwe, or none. To switch between the HWE and non-HWE versions, use: sudo ubuntu_virt_helper switch It's also advisable to ensure the kernel HWE stack is installed: sudo apt install linux-generic-hwe-26.04 After making these changes, a reboot will be necessary for the new packages to take effect. Overall, this new virtualization stack provides a consistent and reliable pathway for those utilizing Ubuntu LTS versions in desktop, cloud, and enterprise settings.
Ubuntu to provide virtualization HWE stack for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. Ubuntu has long provided hardware enablement "HWE" stacks for Ubuntu LTS releases to provide a newer kernel and Mesa drivers and more for better supporting new/modern hardware on the long-term support Ubuntu Linux releases. With Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, Canonical will also now be providing a virtualization HWE stack for shipping newer virtualization / confidential computing features. Due to AMD and Intel continuing to upstream new SEV-SNP and Trust Domain Extensions (TDX) features, respectively, there are now plans for a virtualization hardware enablement stack on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. Future Ubuntu 26.04 LTS point releases will ship with updated versions of QEMU, libvirt, EDK2, and SeaBIOS via new "-hwe" post-fixed packages. This is for complementing the HWE Linux kernel in order to support the latest AMD and Intel virtualization features on servers, especially around confidential computing. The Ubuntu virtualization HWE stack is planned to be upgraded every six months to match the latest upstream versions supported in Ubuntu Linux. Those wanting to stick to the stock versions can simply avoid the qemu-hwe / libvirt-hwe / edk2-hwe / seabios-hwe packages. More details on the new Ubuntu virtualization HWE stack plans for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS can be found via today's announcement.
Ubuntu 26.10 to include Ubuntu certified hardware check. Jul 27, 2026 Jack Wallen If you've ever wondered if your laptop or PC is officially certified to run Ubuntu, that curiosity will soon be met. Starting with Ubuntu 26.10 (Stonking Stingray), there will be a new feature in Settings | System that allows you to find out if your hardware is certified to run the Ubuntu OS. When you click the button to verify your hardware, it runs the com.ubuntu.hwctl service. You can also run the command hwlib (available starting in 26.10), which will return the same results (only in the terminal instead of a GUI). There are six different statuses that can be returned: Ubuntu certified, certified for a different Ubuntu version, not certified but similar to a model that is, not certified, unable to check, and status unknown. I have an instance of the daily release of Ubuntu 26.10, and the feature has yet to appear, but according to OMG Ubuntu, the certified hardware check is coming. The site also indicates that there will be an option to enable regular checks, which will send your hardware details to Canonical to check on your certification status. Apparently, the change will appear in gnome-control-center 1:51~alpha-0ubuntu2. After running an upgrade to the daily installation, it broke the desktop (part of the fun with running a daily release), so I'll have to re-install Stonking Stingray again to see if I can finally test the feature. The stable release of Ubuntu 26.10 is due in October, so there's plenty of time for the feature to solidify and for you to run out and purchase a Ubuntu-certified laptop or desktop. * Certified Ubuntu on HP Server HP and Canonical are working together to get Ubuntu certified for HPs Proliant servers. more " * Canonical Makes Ubuntu Component Catalog Public "There has not been a comprehensive, up-to-date freely available catalog like this for a long time," said Victor Palau, Platform Services Manager at Canonical. "By making this open and easily searchable we want to speed the component selection for Ubuntu machines, and allow us and our partner manufacturers to focus on the value-added user experience." more " * Ubuntu 9.04 Server Certified on HP ProLiant G6 Hewlett-Packard and the Canonical Linux firm have announced certification of the Ubuntu 9.04 Server Edition on HP's ProLiant G6 server family. more " * Linux Training: Learn at your leisure more " * Kernel Plans for Ubuntu 10.04 On Thursday, the first alpha version of Ubuntu 10.04 LTS is to be made available. The official release will be out in April 2010. Ubuntu 10.04 LTS should feature significantly more stability, being based on the just released Kernel 2.6.32 as a precedent to the Long Term version. more"