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Weekend RoundUp: Google Cloud Adds Native OpenTelemetry Support

Faster traces, higher capacity, and no more custom exporters. See the OpenTelemetry upgrade.

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Divine Odazie
September 26, 2025

Hey there,

It's finally Friday 🥳!

Before you sign off for the weekend, we've wrapped up a few things you need to know in one tidy package.

Scroll down for this week's compelling top picks, a rundown of upcoming events, and a curated list of the latest job opportunities we think you'll love.

📰Top Picks:

Google Cloud adds native OpenTelemetry support
Cloud Trace now ingests data directly over the OpenTelemetry Protocol, removing the need for custom exporters and making it easier to send standardized traces. The upgrade also raises storage limits and expands span capacity. Read more.

Kubernetes adds Changed Block Tracking in alpha
Backups just got smarter. Kubernetes now supports a Changed Block Tracking API (alpha) that lets CSI drivers spot only the data blocks that have changed between snapshots. The result is faster, leaner, and more efficient backups for large stateful workloads. Read more.

AI takes center stage in Google’s 2025 DORA report
The new DORA report says 90% of software teams already use AI, mostly to write code. So the real question is how to keep it from making a mess. The 440-page report dishes on wins, risks, and why AI can boost high-performers while tripping up the rest. Read more.

GitHub locks down npm after Shai-Hulud attack
After a worm hijacked 500+ npm packages in September, GitHub is rolling out stricter security: mandatory 2FA for local publishing, short-lived tokens, and trusted publishing that removes API tokens from CI/CD pipelines. Read more.

AI startups fuel Google Cloud’s boom
Google Cloud just signed up coding startups Lovable and Windsurf, joining a lineup that now includes nine of the top 10 AI labs and 60% of GenAI startups. Read more.

Microsoft brings Logic Apps to MCP
Azure Logic Apps (Standard) can now act as Model Context Protocol servers in public preview, letting developers turn existing workflows into tools that AI agents and MCP clients can call. Read more.

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DevOps in 2025 with Michael Levan

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🗓️ Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars!

  • Dev2next (September 29 – October 2, 2025, Colorado Springs, CO): Explore next-gen software practices, tools, and trends with developers and industry leaders. Register here.

  • Devmio New York Week (September 29 – October 3, 2025, New York & Online): A hybrid event with talks, workshops, and networking for engineers and tech enthusiasts. Register here.

  • Civo Navigate (September 30, 2025, London, UK): A one-day dive into Kubernetes, cloud-native tech, and modern infrastructure. Register here.

  • PyconNG 2025 (October 2–4, Lagos, Nigeria): Talks, workshops, and networking for Python developers, data scientists, and enthusiasts. Register here.

  • MCP Developers Summit (Oct 3, 2025 – London, UK): Meet the minds shaping AI agents and the Model Context Protocol standard. Register here.

  • Server-Side Swift Conference (October 1-3, 2025, London, UK): Learn and connect around Swift for backend and cloud development. Register here.

  • Nordic.js (October 2-3, 2025, Stockholm): A lively JavaScript conference with the latest in JS tools and practices. Register here.

  • SREDAY (October 3, 2025 San Francisco, CA, USA): A one-day focus on scaling, reliability, and DevOps for SRE professionals. Register here.

  • DevFest DC (October 3, 2025): A community-driven DevFest with sessions on Android, web, AI, and cloud. Register here.

  • Texas Linux Festival (Oct 3-4, 2025, Austin, TX): A two-day open-source celebration for Linux users and developers. Register here.

  • GoLab (October 5-7, 2025, Florence): Technical talks, workshops, and networking for the Go developer community. Register here.

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Have a restful weekend!

Divine Odazie
Founder of EverythingDevOps