The Ultimate Guide to Open source
A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Open source.
What to know about Open source
Open source software represents a collaborative approach to software development, where code is made freely available for anyone to use, modify, and distribute. This transparency fosters innovation and allows developers from all over the world to contribute, improve, and adapt technology to meet evolving needs. The open source movement has become a cornerstone of modern IT infrastructure, driving advancements in cloud computing, containerisation, artificial intelligence, and more.
Our collection of recent stories under the 'Open source' tag offers insights into how open source technologies are influencing industries and enterprises globally. From major tech companies embracing open source frameworks and partnerships to government initiatives enhancing accessibility and security, these articles highlight the expansive role of open source in promoting flexibility, interoperability, and cost-effective solutions.
By exploring these stories, readers can learn about emerging trends such as Kubernetes and container adoption, AI integrations in hybrid clouds, evolving security practices for open source projects, and the dynamic partnerships shaping the future of cloud-native computing. Whether you're a developer, business leader, or technology enthusiast, delving into these narratives will deepen your understanding of how open source continues to drive innovation and transform the digital landscape.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Open source
DataHub Cloud v1 aims to boost analytics agent accuracy
Origina launches OPTAS to protect unsupported software
Check Point wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for WAF
Capsule Security raises $7 million to guard AI agents
DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition
Featured News
Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Agentic AI, zero-day surge, sovereign cloud, and humanoid robots will define IT strategy in 2027, Info-Tech Research Group warns.
Check Point Technologies: On vigilance, Mythos and beyond
AI-driven vulnerability scanning is forcing firms to rethink complacency as Check Point says existing defences still help against Mythos.
Exclusive: Grafana Lab's Jen Villa on targeting the AI observability gap
The new tools aim to help firms spot faulty AI outputs and data risks sooner as production deployments outpace monitoring methods.
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Check Point Technologies: On vigilance, Mythos and beyond
Exclusive: Grafana Lab's Jen Villa on targeting the AI observability gap
Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings
Beyond silicon: AMD evolves AI processor performance, makes play for investment trillions
Recent Open source News
Liquibase launches free CVE library for Community users
Older Liquibase Community users can now check release-by-release vulnerabilities in a free public library covering Docker images and binaries.
Smartsheet adds ChatGPT & Copilot links to MCP Server
Enterprise teams can now use live Smartsheet work data through ChatGPT, Copilot and Gemini Enterprise, as AI adoption races across workplaces.
Chief information security officers face pressure over flaws
AI-generated code is widening security gaps, with most organisations still shipping vulnerable software and CISOs under pressure to delay fixes.
JFrog adds Claude Code plugin for security oversight
Audit trails for AI-generated code could get easier as the plugin exposes packages, dependencies and provenance inside Claude Code.
Databricks, Linux Foundation launch OpenSharing AI standard
Businesses will be able to share AI models and unstructured data across clouds and on-premises systems without custom integrations.
Stack Overflow launches beta product for AI coding agents
Developers using AI assistants may get a verified knowledge base to cut repeated errors, security flaws and duplicated debugging work.
Hugging Face Transformers flaw enabled remote code
Millions of downloads were exposed to silent code execution as a flaw in Hugging Face Transformers let malicious models run on load.
North Korea-linked hackers target developers via GitHub
Nearly 100 organisations were hit in a six-week phishing spree that used GitHub repositories and Visual Studio Code tools to infect developers.
Aviatrix adds Microsoft agent security across clouds
Security teams may get a single set of controls for AI agents across clouds as Aviatrix enforces Microsoft policy rules at network level.
Technology firms become top cyber target in AI race
CrowdStrike said state-backed espionage and extortion are surging as AI assets inside tech groups draw hackers seeking code, models and access.
Open Group launches OSDU data platform standard v1.0
A new baseline for energy data systems should ease integration, cut duplication and help operators and suppliers build more reliable applications.
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Broadcom expands Spring security with faster patches
Java developers using Spring will get faster fixes as Broadcom backs day-zero patch access and more secure dependency builds for paying customers.
Anthropic expands Project Glasswing to 150 organisations
The wider rollout targets critical infrastructure and software maintainers after early users found more than 10,000 serious flaws.
Supabase raises USD $500 million in Series F round
The fresh cash lifts Supabase's valuation to USD $10.5 billion as AI-driven demand for its database platform continues to surge.
Computex spotlights AI robots as startup turnout grows
A new robotics zone and a 11% rise in startups showed AI hardware and commercial deployment are now driving the Taipei trade fair.
Agentic AI Foundation adds agentgateway as hosted project
The addition gives companies a shared layer for securing and routing AI traffic as agentic systems move into production.
HP unveils AI PCs & developer systems for local tools
Demand for local AI development is reshaping HP's PC line-up, with new laptops, mini desktops and secure systems aimed at developers and enterprises.
XAML.io adds browser-based desktop packaging in preview
Developers can now package .NET desktop apps locally in a browser, reducing toolchain setup and keeping source code on their machine.
Cloudflare acquires Vite maker VoidZero for USD $1 million
The deal gives the web giant a direct role in a tool used in 129 million weekly downloads, while keeping it open source and vendor-neutral.
CIQ expands Fuzzball to span five clouds & on-prem
The update lets AI and HPC teams move workloads across five clouds and on-premises, cutting duplication and simplifying GPU access.