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Crossplane Reaches Production Maturity by Graduating CNCF
The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) has graduated Crossplane, marking a major milestone for the open-source project that turns Kubernetes into a universal control plane for cloud infrastructure. For practitioners, it signals that Crossplane is no longer an experimental idea but a production-hardened foundation for building internal platforms.
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New Infrastructure-as-Code Tool "formae" Takes Aim at Terraform
Platform Engineering Labs has released formae, an open-source infrastructure-as-code platform. It is trying to address what they describe as fundamental limitations in existing infrastructure-as-code tools. In a press release, the New York-based company announced the launch on 22 October 2025, positioning formae as the first major innovation in infrastructure-as-code in nearly a decade.
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Terraform Google Cloud Provider 7.0 Reaches General Availability
HashiCorp has released version 7.0 of the Terraform provider for Google Cloud, introducing security-focused improvements such as ephemeral resources, write-only attributes, and stricter validation. The update enhances secret handling and reliability but introduces breaking changes requiring careful migration.
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Pulumi Launches Neo: an Agentic AI Platform Engineer for Multi-Cloud Infrastructure
Infrastructure automation company Pulumi has introduced what's claimed to be the first artificial intelligence-based platform engineering agent for the industry, named Neo. The tool works to resolve some of the infrastructure bottlenecks that develop as a side effect of AI tools speeding up software development.
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Imagine Learning Highlights Linkerd’s Role in Cloud-Native Scale and Cost Savings
Innovative education technology provider Imagine Learning relies on Linkerd as the backbone of its cloud-native infrastructure, enabling rapid growth and ensuring reliability, scalability, and security. With over 80% reduction in compute needs and a 40% cut in networking costs, Linkerd offers a proven solution that enhances efficiency across diverse sectors.
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AWS CDK Refactor Feature: Safe Infrastructure as Code Renaming
AWS's new Cloud Development Kit (CDK) refactor command allows engineers to safely rename and reorganize infrastructure as code without forcing a destructive rebuild. The feature, leveraging a similar AWS CloudFormation capability, automatically computes the necessary mappings to preserve resources like databases, solving a major pain point that previously led to data loss and downtime.
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Crossplane Tackles Applications alongside Cloud Infrastructure with v2.0 Release
The Crossplane open-source project has announced the release of version 2.0, an upgrade that moves the project from managing only cloud infrastructure to more comprehensive application and infrastructure orchestration. Some architectural changes have also been made to simplify platform engineering workflows and expand the project's original scope.
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AWS CCAPI MCP Server: Natural Language Infra
AWS introduces the Cloud Control API (CCAPI) MCP Server, revolutionizing infrastructure management by enabling natural language commands for resource management. This tool boosts developer productivity with automated security checks, IaC template generation, and cost estimation, bridging the gap between intent and cloud deployment. Embrace simplicity and efficiency in cloud operations!
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HashiCorp Introduces MCP Servers for Terraform and Vault
HashiCorp introduces experimental MCP servers for Terraform, Vault, and Vault Radar, enabling seamless AI integration into infrastructure, security, and risk workflows. These open-standard servers connect LLMs with automated systems, ensuring secure, auditable operations. Explore their potential through open-source access and gain insights while maintaining strict security protocols.
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Google Cloud Launches 'Cloud Setup' to Streamline Foundational Infrastructure
Google Cloud has launched Google Cloud Setup, a streamlined service for creating secure, best-practice cloud environments. Offering guided workflows for various needs—proof-of-concept, production, and enhanced security—this tool reduces manual efforts, enabling rapid application deployment in minutes, not days. Enjoy hassle-free configuration with built-in best practices and cost-effective access.
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Pulumi Enables Direct Consumption of Terraform Modules
Pulumi now empowers developers to use Terraform modules directly, streamlining the migration process. This preview feature eliminates barriers, enabling seamless integration with existing Terraform code while allowing new projects in Pulumi. With robust support and a focus on gradual transitions, teams can modernize their infrastructure without a complete rewrite.
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OpenTofu 1.10 Released with OCI Registry Support and an MCP Server for AI Infra as Code
The open-source infrastructure-as-code project OpenTofu has released version 1.10, marking what the development team describes as their "most comprehensive update yet". The release introduces container registry support for provider and module distribution alongside several enterprise-focused features designed to simplify state management and improve developer workflows.
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AWS CDK Toolkit Library Now GA for Automated Infrastructure Management
AWS has recently announced the general availability of the CDK Toolkit Library. This new Node.js library allows developers to programmatically control the CDK to build additional automation around the CDK, exposing classes and methods to synthesize, deploy, and destroy stacks, among other capabilities.
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Pulumi Announces Improved Components Feature to Simplify Infrastructure as Code
Pulumi, the open-source infrastructure as code platform, has announced significant improvements to its Components feature, designed to simplify how developers build, share, and consume infrastructure code. The enhancements focus on reducing boilerplate, improving developer experience, and enabling greater reuse of infrastructure patterns.
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AWS CDK Introduces Garbage Collection to Remove Outdated Assets
Amazon recently introduced the preview of garbage collection in the AWS CDK. The new feature automatically deletes old assets in bootstrapped S3 buckets and ECR repositories, reducing maintenance and deployment costs.