Explore the development of the Armv8 ecosystem through the lens of Packet, Qualcomm, and Mesos in this 42-minute conference talk. Delve into the opportunities and challenges presented by new, innovative hardware, particularly the Qualcomm Centriq™ 2400 processor. Learn about the benefits of embracing new architectures for cloud native technologies like DC/OS, and gain insights into ecosystem development. Discover how the 48-core Centriq system optimizes resources for applications and users. Follow Ed Vielmetti, an Internet veteran with over 30 years of experience, as he discusses topics including performance improvements, boot firmware, software acceleration, singleboard computers, community management, and working upstream. Gain valuable knowledge on compilers, FPGAs, verification, and the future of ARM-based computing.