OpenStack Hibiscus Release Enhances DNS Security and Confidential Computing

OpenStack 2026.2, code-named Hibiscus, has reached general availability, bringing significant enhancements to the open-source cloud platform. Key updates include hardened DNS security features and confidential computing capabilities, with a focus on Intel TDX for encrypting VM memory and isolating CPU state. The release also addresses the growing impact of AI workloads on hardware and storage requirements, as well as an increase in AI-assisted security vulnerability reports.