Friday Five — May 8, 2026

SiliconANGLE theCUBE- Red Hat 2026 Summit Preview

theCUBE's Rob Strechay sits down with Ashesh Badani, CPO of Red Hat, to explore how enterprises are turning AI ambition into operational reality. Badani outlines Red Hat’s platform vision, covering inference optimization, token economics and the rise of hybrid, multicloud agentic workloads running at scale. Learn more

Announcing the winners of the 20th annual Red Hat Innovation Awards

For two decades, the Red Hat Innovation Awards have celebrated the groundbreaking technological achievements of our customers worldwide. These organizations demonstrate visionary problem-solving, leveraging the power of open source to drive significant impact across industries and society. This year’s winners are ARSAT, Emirates NBD, One NZ and TD. Learn more

Red Hat Delivers Post-Quantum Readiness and AI-Powered Automation with Latest Versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.2 and 9.8 provide a unified foundation for the hybrid cloud designed to address emerging security challenges, featuring advanced AI assistance, quantum-resistant cryptography and streamlined upgrade paths. Learn more

Bringing H.E.A.R.T. to the Red Hat Customer Experience

Red Hat Support and Customer Experience team has adopted the H.E.A.R.T. mindset to further enhance our customer experiences. H.E.A.R.T. stands for Hear, Empathize, Assure, Resolve and Trust, providing the human element as a foundational differentiator for Red Hat support. Learn more

The virtualization pivot and why enterprise IT’s next move will determine the next decade

As you prepare your agenda for Summit and reassess your virtualization strategy, the question isn't simply "Where do I move my VMs?" The real question is: "What foundation gives me the most flexibility for the future?" Learn more