Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 10) is emerging as the next-generation foundation for innovation and reliability in modern IT environments. RHEL 10 introduces comprehensive enhancements in security, artificial intelligence integration, containerization and hybrid cloud support, positioning it as a robust and future-ready platform for today’s dynamic enterprise needs, according to Chris Wells, senior director of product marketing for Red Hat Enterprise Linux at Red Hat Inc. Given that quantum computers are expected to eventually provide significant advantages in training complex models and uncovering hidden patterns in massive data sets — capabilities that may surpass those of classical computing — RHEL 10 aims to proactively address emerging security concerns by incorporating quantum-resistant algorithms. This strategy marks a crucial step toward embracing a new paradigm in computing, according to Wells. “One of the core principles of Red Hat Enterprise Linux is having that solid, stable foundation, but security is a real key tenet of making that work,” he said. “We’re trying to help customers to look to the future, and we know that quantum computing is just around the corner. The way that we’re helping customers get ahead of that is in RHEL 10 shipping today, we now have [Federal Information Processing Standards]-compliant modules that have these different quantum-resistant algorithms in there. We’re working with all the various standards boards and stuff to create those algorithms, so people can incorporate them today.” As a generative AI-powered assistant, RHEL Lightspeed helps IT administrators, developers and operators to manage, troubleshoot and operate systems more efficiently using natural language commands and contextual guidance. This capability simplifies deployment for enterprises facing skills gaps, according to Wells.