Ambientmode

• Focus on parity between sidecar and ambient modes, enabling smooth migration paths for users. • Revamp contributor experience: simplify proposals, implementation, and recognize t

• Ambient mode delivers unmatched encrypted throughput in Kubernetes, surpassing competitors. • Zero‑trust security is built on baseline encryption, balancing complexity and perfor

• Istio announces 2025 Steering Committee elections, opening four Community Seats. • Nine Contribution Seats allocated based on vendor contributions, including Solo.io 5 seats. • C

• Istio v1.24 marks ambient mode GA, enabling sidecar‑free service mesh for production workloads. • Ambient mode eliminates proxy overhead, reducing CPU, memory, and pod restarts f