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The Linux Foundation Announces General Availability of Valkey 8.1

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1 year ago

April 2, 2025

Valkey 8.1 Release Provides Enhanced Performance and Observability Improvements

LONDON, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe — Today, the Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, announced the general availability of Valkey 8.1, marking a major milestone in the advancement of open source in-memory data stores. This latest release empowers enterprises to optimize data management at scale, while reducing operational overhead in finance and engineering resources.

Valkey 8.1 Release Provides Enhanced Performance and Observability Improvements

As digital transformation accelerates, enterprises require more efficient and cost-effective data solutions. By upgrading to Valkey 8.1, organizations can reduce memory usage, increase processing speed, and cut infrastructure costs, thus maximizing performance without increasing overhead costs.

“Valkey’s rapid modernization highlights the demand for fast, reliable, and secure data processing and the strength that comes from open source collaboration,” said Madelyn Olson, Co-Maintainer of Valkey. “With the release of Valkey 8.1, we’re seeing significantly better memory efficiency, deeper observability, and a lot of exciting functionality delivered through our module interface. This innovation reinforces Valkey’s position as a future-proof, innovative data store.”

For modern businesses relying on real-time data processing, Valkey 8.1 helps reduce costs with a new memory-efficient dictionary implementation, resulting in up to 20% memory footprint reductions for common key/value workloads. The release also features:

Up to 20% better performance for encryption in transit workloads that use I/O threadingUp to 90% reduction in P100 request latency when using active memory defragmentationA new command log that provides insights into commands that consume significant network bandwidth

With an emphasis on deployment flexibility, Valkey is also rolling out its first set of modules, a pivotal step in extending the platform’s options for data store customization. Contributed by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud, these modules will enable developers to tailor data storage capabilities to evolving business needs. Available for early exploration today, these modules will be bundled in an official release later this year, allowing developers to further customize their experience with Valkey.

The first three modules available for early exploration include:

Search Module – A high-performance vector similarity search engine, contributed by Google, designed for AI-driven workloads demanding single-digit millisecond latency and high QPS. Capable of handling billions of vectors with demonstrated recall over 99%. Currently in beta with expected General Availability at the end of Q2.JSON Module – Native support for the JSON data type, contributed by AWS, simplifying document-based storage and retrieval by allowing updating and retrieving a subset of the JSON data without having to process it on the client.Probabilistic Bloom Filter Module – Efficient large-scale membership testing, contributed by AWS, reducing memory usage by over 90% for many applications including fraud detection and advertising.

The launch of Valkey 8.1 coincides with the project’s one-year anniversary, marking a moment of accelerated growth and adoption within the cloud-native ecosystem, with over 150 unique contributors to the core. To celebrate, the Valkey project will host a Valkey birthday event at the Percona booth on the showroom floor of KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe in London, April 1-4, 2025, featuring Valkey-themed cupcakes and networking opportunities for the expanding open source community.

To upgrade to Valkey 8.1, explore its performance enhancements, and experiment with the first set of modules, visit www.valkey.io.

Supporting Quotes

“With the launch of 8.1, the Valkey community continues to innovate at a rapid clip. The latest enhancements make Valkey even faster, more performant, and more cost effective, while the new modules greatly increase the flexibility of Valkey for a range of evolving workloads. We are pleased to contribute some of the top requested features such as JSON and Bloom Filters to the Valkey 8.1 release and collaborate with other contributors from a wide-range of companies on many other innovations in Valkey. Together we create a thriving, vibrant community that delivers software everyone can benefit from.”
– Itay Maoz, Director for AWS In-Memory Databases

“Valkey 8.1 provides a strong foundation for machine learning, real-time data processing, and more generally for the future of data-driven innovation. Its modular extensibility aligns perfectly with our vision for flexible and open source infrastructure. We’re excited to support Valkey’s continued growth. Enterprises require maintained and adaptable data solutions, and Canonical is proud to collaborate with the Valkey community to deliver exactly that.”
– Cédric Gégout, VP of Products at Canonical

“I’m pleased to see Valkey evolving with great velocity during this first year. Many contributors have been part of the 8.1 release. Performance is a key focus for Valkey, and in this release I have contributed to improving memory efficiency by implementing a new hash table that optimizes key-value lookups.”
– Viktor Söderqvist, Co-Maintainer of Valkey, Senior Open Source Developer, Ericsson Software Technology, Part of Ericsson

“Valkey 8.1 is a testament to the power of open-source innovation, delivering great efficiency, scalability, and cost savings for modern enterprises. With groundbreaking improvements in performance, observability, and modular extensibility, this release is a game-changer for data-driven organizations looking to future-proof their infrastructure. I’m especially excited to see how the new Vector Similarity Search module will unlock new possibilities for AI-driven applications, enabling faster, more efficient machine learning workloads that can push the boundaries of what’s possible. Combined with the JSON module, these new capabilities can take Valkey beyond caching to deliver a lightning-fast in-memory document database.”
– Dmitry Polyakovsky, OCI Cache Tech Lead, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

“Valkey will soon introduce a new vector similarity search module, a significant advancement for AI-driven applications. The 8.1 release also debuts the first set of official extension modules, providing a consistent and seamless user experience beyond core Valkey capabilities. Combined with key engine enhancements, Valkey 8.1 delivers a robust, powerful, and versatile platform for modern data workloads.”
– Ping Xie, Co-Maintainter of Valkey, Google Cloud

“Valkey, It’s been a year since it was born. During this year, we can see its making progress day by day, and week by week. We can also see more and more contributors and companies join the Vakey family. Now, Valkey 8.1 is out, which uses less memory, and it includes many new features and provides better performance and reliability. From AI-driven insights to real-time analytics, the Vector Similarity Search and native support for JSON is integrated with Valkey seamlessly. With these modules, Valkey could work as a better candidate for AI/ML applications which need faster responses.”
– Wen Hui, Co-Maintainter of Valkey, Senior Software Engineer, Huawei Cloud

“Over the past year since it was formed, Valkey has developed from a fork to being a project in its own right. The addition of Vector Similarity Search and native support for JSON make Valkey effective for supporting large scale modern database tasks. We are pleased to contribute around extending programmability support in Valkey with a new module API to support plugins for different scripting engines, which will allow users to write scripts using different programming languages and runtimes. This will make it easier for developers to work with Valkey in their application deployments.”
– Vadim Tkachenko, Technology Fellow and Co-Founder, Percona

About The Linux Foundation
The Linux Foundation is the world’s leading home for collaboration on open source software, hardware, standards, and data. Linux Foundation projects are critical to the world’s infrastructure, including Linux, Kubernetes, LF Decentralized Trust, Node.js, ONAP, OpenChain, OpenSSF, PyTorch, RISC-V, SPDX, Zephyr, and more. The Linux Foundation focuses on leveraging best practices and addressing the needs of contributors, users, and solution providers to create sustainable models for open collaboration. For more information, please visit us at linuxfoundation.org

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RhythMedix Launches Next-Generation RhythmStar® SL Cardiac Monitor

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41 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

Advancing Remote Cardiac Monitoring with Faster Insights, Greater Comfort, and Seamless Connectivity

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — RhythMedix, LLC (RhythMedix), a nationwide U.S.-based cardiac monitoring company, today announced the launch of its next-generation RhythmStar® SL cardiac monitoring wearable. The third-generation design significantly enhances the patient experience, improving comfort, wearability, and patient adherence. These advancements are enabled by a compact lead configuration, waterproof IPX-6 rating, and increased battery life.

RhythmStar continues to differentiate through its built-in cellular connectivity, enabling ECG data to be automatically transmitted to the cloud for seamless, prompt review across all monitoring modes – without requiring device return by mail for data processing.

When paired with the company’s proprietary Augmented Arrhythmia Intelligence™ (AAI), RhythmStar SL delivers precise arrhythmia detection by combining advanced algorithms with a multi-layered data review process.

“RhythmStar represents our commitment to delivering a better way to monitor, one that prioritizes both patient comfort and clinical performance,” said Brian Pike, CEO of RhythMedix. “By combining a more wearable design with seamless data transmission and expert review, we’re helping clinicians access the insights they need, when they need them.”

“RhythMedix is taking a truly visionary approach to cardiac monitoring by combining patient-friendly design with advanced technology and expert oversight, helping clinicians make more confident, timely decisions,” stated George Shaw, MD, Electrophysiologist at AHN Allegheny Health Network. “It’s a meaningful step forward in how we deliver and manage cardiac care.”

With over 2 million hearts monitored to date, RhythMedix continues to advance remote cardiac monitoring through technology designed to improve both patient adherence and clinical workflow. The company will be exhibiting at HRS 2026 (Booth #531), including in-booth discussions with leading electrophysiologists.

About RhythMedix

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, RhythMedix is a fully integrated cardiac monitoring company providing end-to-end device manufacturing, software development, and 24/7 U.S.-based monitoring services. With no third-party dependence, RhythMedix delivers a seamless and secure remote cardiac monitoring experience for clinics, health systems, and patients nationwide.

To learn more, visit rhythmedix.com.

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Copyright Enforcement Dialogue 2026 in Taipei Reinforces Regional Public-Private Cooperation Against Digital Piracy

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April 22, 2026

TAIPEI, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On April 22, 2026, the Motion Picture Association (MPA) Asia Pacific concluded the Copyright Enforcement Dialogue: Taipei 2026, convening senior policymakers, law enforcement authorities, judicial representatives, and industry experts from across Asia–Pacific to advance coordinated action against copyright infringement and digital piracy, ahead of World Intellectual Property Day on April 26.

Organised in collaboration with the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) and the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), with the participation of international and local enforcement agencies, the dialogue reinforced the importance of cross border collaboration, effective regulatory frameworks, and public–private partnerships to protect intellectual property and support the creative economy.

In her welcome address, Sue Wang, Deputy Minister of Culture and Chairperson of the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), underscored the role of copyright protection in sustaining a healthy creative ecosystem: “The foundation of culture is copyright protection. If there was no copyright protection, there would no culture in the world. Therefore, copyright protection is the core of every culture.”

Across four expert panels, participants examined the evolving piracy landscape, shared regulatory and enforcement challenges, the role of public–private collaboration in real–world enforcement, and the growing threat posed by illegal streaming devices, drawing on legal, technical, and investigative perspectives. A dedicated piracy case study session led by Taiwan’s law enforcement authorities showcased recent investigative efforts and reinforced the value of information–sharing and technical cooperation.

Addressing Taiwan’s enforcement framework, Hung Sheng-I, Director of the Copyright Division at the Intellectual Property Office, Ministry of Economic Affairs, said, “By integrating the Set-Top Box Act with domain seizure and follow-the-money mechanisms, Taiwan has established a comprehensive and enforceable framework that serves as a powerful shield for IP protection in the digital environment.”

Itae Choi, Executive Director of the Copyright Overseas Promotion Association (COA), said: “We must be grateful to all users who love and enjoy our content. It is essential to widely communicate the value of their voluntary and legal use, so that those who consume it unlawfully may be encouraged to join them. To this end, we will intensify our efforts in raising awareness and fostering a culture of respect among content users.”

Choi also emphasized the central role of cooperation in effective copyright enforcement: “Cooperation is vital in every field, but it is especially crucial in addressing copyright infringement. Private sector efforts cannot succeed without the collaboration of public authorities such as law enforcement and the judiciary. We are, in effect, running a three–legged race together — and to win, we must stay in step with one another.”

Noting the level of international participation, James Cheatley, Vice President, VOD, Digital Affairs and Intellectual Property, Asia Pacific at the Motion Picture Association, said the dialogue reflected the shared nature of the challenge posed by piracy: “We have industry leaders, government policymakers, and law enforcement experts from five countries taking part in this dialogue. That level of international cooperation reflects the reality that piracy is a shared challenge — one that requires coordinated approaches and collective solutions across governments, enforcement authorities, and industry.”

Tatsuya Otsuka, Deputy Senior Director of International Affairs of Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA), said, “Strengthening cross-border collaboration is essential to ensure effective anti-piracy measures. This dialogue provided a wonderful opportunity for us to share challenges and insights and continue to advance international efforts to combat piracy.”

Toshinao Yamazaki, Director of the Intellectual Property Affairs Division at Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said sustained dialogue was key to long–term protection of creative industries: “Ultimately, protecting the creative ecosystem hinges on robust public-private collaboration and sustained international dialogue. I am confident this Copyright Enforcement Dialogue 2026 will serve as a pivotal step to further enrich the global IP ecosystem and collectively build a more prosperous and sustainable future.”

In closing remarks, Dawn Barriteau, Vice President, Content Protection, Asia Pacific, Motion Picture Association, reaffirmed MPA and ACE’s commitment to working with governments and enforcement partners across the region to strengthen copyright protection and disrupt piracy networks.

“Effective copyright enforcement is not just about protecting content — it is about protecting jobs, investment, and the long-term health of the creative industries. Today’s dialogue demonstrates how industry, governments, and law enforcement can work together to address piracy with practical, coordinated solutions.” Barriteau added that continued regional cooperation is essential as piracy networks become increasingly sophisticated and transnational: “No single stakeholder can address digital piracy alone. Meaningful progress depends on sustained public–private collaboration, information–sharing, and strong policy frameworks that keep pace with technological change.”

The Copyright Enforcement Dialogue: Taipei 2026, held in the lead-up to World Intellectual Property Day, builds on MPA’s longstanding collaboration with regional stakeholders and reflects a continued focus on practical enforcement solutions, policy dialogue, and capacity building to support Asia Pacific’s creative economy.

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Form.io Launches Enterprise-Grade Toolset for Governed Agentic Coding

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42 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

New MCP Server, Skills, Agentic Coding Plugin, and Universal Agent Gateway (UAG) keep AI-generated applications on the rails for enterprise development teams.

DALLAS, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Form.io, the enterprise data platform trusted by regulated industries and government agencies worldwide, today announced the introduction of its Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, Skills, and Agentic Coding Plugin, adding to the existing Universal Agent Gateway (UAG). Together, this comprehensive purpose-built toolset brings schema-governed infrastructure to agentic coding environments. The release equips enterprise development teams with the tools to harness AI coding agents like Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf, while maintaining the architectural consistency, compliance posture, and data governance required by regulated organizations.

As agentic coding accelerates across the enterprise, organizations are discovering that velocity without standardization creates technical debt at an unprecedented pace. Applications generated across independent teams can diverge in architecture, data handling, and compliance posture — creating fragmentation at scale and introducing the need for additional resources and controls to manage the process. This ultimately undermines the efficiency gains of new agentic coding processes.

“Labor used to be the pain point for enterprises. Now it’s chaos”, said Heather Hornor, COO of Form.io. “Five teams solving the same problem, five different ways, without any standardization, because each AI agent made a different decision, is a problem. This problem isn’t new, but it’s surfacing faster and more disruptively than ever before. Thankfully, it’s solvable at the infrastructure layer – where systems can be governed, monitored, and audited continuously over time. Form.io provides that layer, from development through runtime. And we’re the only company delivering it inside the customer’s own self-hosted development and runtime environments.”

The Toolset

MCP Server: Connects to the customer’s self-hosted Form.io deployment. AI coding agents receive governed access to read, create, and scaffold the full data layer — forms, resources, actions, APIs — without data leaving the enterprise security boundary.Skills: Platform specific guidance that teaches AI agents how to build applications leveraging Form.io — applying standardized compliance-ready data patterns by default instead of improvising per project.Agentic Coding Plugin: Integrates Form.io’s MCP Server and Skills directly into the developer’s coding environment, enabling AI agents to automatically trigger tools and apply standardized patterns based on prompt context. Coordinates interactions between MCP tools and Skills so complex, form-based applications can be built entirely within the agentic coding interface.

“This is the logical extension of the JSON-based, open-source platform we’ve been building for more than a decade,” said Travis Tidwell, CTO and Co-founder of Form.io. “The same open architecture that made Form.io extensible for human developers makes it the natural foundation for agentic development processes.”

The new build-time toolset operates independently from Form.io’s Universal Agent Gateway (UAG), the company’s runtime governance layer for production agentic workflows. Together, they provide enterprises with governance and auditability across the full lifecycle of agentic coded software — from the first prompt in a developer’s Agentic Coding Plugin to the production workflows running in regulated environments.

For organizations adopting governed agentic coding, the Form.io MCP Server, Skills, Agentic Coding Plugin, and UAG are part of Form.io’s enterprise-grade agentic coding toolset. Explore the full toolset at https://form.io/ai/

For agentic workflows in production, visit the Universal Agent Gateway at https://form.io/uag/

Enterprises can learn more, request a demo, or get started at form.io

About Form.io: Form.io is the enterprise application infrastructure platform where a single JSON schema governs everything a modern application needs — including data collection UIs, validation rules, workflow actions, data models, and auto-generated APIs with RBAC.

One schema. One source of truth. One governance layer. That’s a form.

Form.io’s self-hosted platform serves regulated industries and government agencies requiring architectural consistency, data sovereignty, and formal compliance — including central banking groups across the US, EU, and Australia, global government agencies, and leading organizations in healthcare, financial services, and insurance.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Visit form.io.

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