Weekend RoundUp: Broadcom Brings Ubuntu to VMware

Developers get their favorite Linux distro, ops teams get easier patching, and everyone gets a cleaner cloud setup

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Divine Odazie
October 17, 2025

Hey there,

Another week wrapped🥳!

Fridays call for a reset, so we’ve pulled together a mix of reads and upcoming gatherings from the cloud-native world, along with fresh opportunities to keep you inspired heading into the weekend.

Let’s dive in👇🏼

đź“°News:

Microsoft’s biggest Patch Tuesday yet?
Microsoft dropped fixes for 175 bugs, including three zero-days and 17 critical flaws. Adobe, SAP, and Ivanti also pushed major updates. Read more.

Broadcom Brings Ubuntu to VMware Cloud Foundation
Broadcom is adding Ubuntu to VMware Cloud Foundation, giving teams a familiar and secure Linux option. The move simplifies cloud-native development and cuts down on operational complexity. Read more.

Microsoft phases out legacy logins for Visual Studio
Older Visual Studio clients are losing outdated sign-ins as Microsoft moves to Entra-backed authentication. Expect stronger security and more frequent reauth prompts. Read more.

AI makes phishing 4.5x more effective, says Microsoft
AI-crafted phishing emails are fooling far more people and paying off big for attackers. Microsoft warns that smarter scams and tools like ClickFix are raising the stakes. Read more.

AWS makes Resource Explorer instantly searchable
AWS just made it easier to find resources across your cloud. Resource Explorer now supports instant regional search with no setup required. Read more.

Amazon Quick Suite joins the enterprise AI crowd
AWS is entering the AI workspace race with Quick Suite, a tool that connects data, automates workflows, and performs tasks in plain English. It’s built to compete with Copilot and Gemini. Read more.

F5 Networks breach exposes source code and customer data
Government hackers had long-term access to F5’s systems and stole source code along with customer information. The company says the attack is now contained, and patches are out. Read more.

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The Human Cost of AI Automation in DevOps

🎧 Your Friday listen: Viktor and Darin discuss navigating the biggest technological shift in recent history, with practical insights on preserving human value in an AI-driven workplace.

open.spotify.com/episode/5k4M5nh5phz8Hq4jGwilpt?si=Qr00oKx1SauvRIFV5bj8rw

🗓️ Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars!

  • DevFest Kampala 2025 (18 October): Uganda’s dev community gathers for a day of workshops, demos, and inspiring talks on Google technologies and innovation in Africa. Register here.

  • Kubernetes Community Days UK – Edinburgh 2025 (21 October): The UK’s Kubernetes community meets in Edinburgh for a full day of technical talks, demos, and networking with fellow cloud native builders. Register here.

  • JetBrains GameDev Day 2025 (21 October): Game developers and JetBrains users join forces for a day of sessions on performance, tooling, and creativity in modern game development. Register here.

  • ServerlessDays Cardiff (23 October 2025): The serverless community heads to Cardiff for a day of real-world stories, best practices, and lively talks on building and scaling without the servers. Get your tickets.

  • Open Source Observability Day 2025 (23–24 October, Online): A free, two-day deep dive into open source observability tools and trends, with engineers and maintainers sharing lessons on visibility at scale. Register here.

  • Lambda World (23–24 October 2025, Cádiz, Spain): Functional programming fans meet by the sea for one of Europe’s most beloved Lambda events, filled with talks, workshops, and community flair. Register here.

  • DevFest CZ (23–24 October, Prague, Czechia): Google Developer Groups across Czechia unite for two days of talks, coding sessions, and hands-on learning with the local dev community. Get your tickets.

  • GopherCon Africa 2025 (24–25 October, Lagos, Nigeria): Africa’s Go community comes together for two days of talks, workshops, and collaboration on the future of Go across the continent. Get your tickets.

  • Pittsburgh TechFest (24 October, Carnegie Mellon University): A one-day, cross-discipline tech conference where developers, engineers, and architects share insights on the latest in software and systems. Register here.

  • Google Developer Groups Harare DevFest 2025 (25 October): Zimbabwe’s biggest GDG event returns with sessions on cloud, AI, and mobile, plus local startup stories and community networking. Register here.

  • KCD Sri Lanka 2025 (26 October): The Kubernetes community in Sri Lanka convenes to explore the latest in cloud native technologies, container orchestration, and DevOps. Register here.

  • Africa’s Talking Tech Summit 2025 (27–31 October, Johannesburg, South Africa): A weeklong celebration of African tech innovation, bringing together developers, founders, and industry leaders shaping the continent’s digital future. Get your tickets.

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Have a restful weekend!

Divine Odazie
Founder of EverythingDevOps