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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.

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Recent Open source News

Sonatype launches Nexus Repository Pro+ for AI screening
Government

Sonatype launches Nexus Repository Pro+ for AI screening

It blocks malicious or policy-breaking software and AI artefacts at intake, helping enterprises cut build failures, rework and release risk.

Yesterday

Island finds MicrosoftSystem64 campaign in GitHub repos
Malware

Island finds MicrosoftSystem64 campaign in GitHub repos

Developers may have been steered towards malicious code as at least 88 public GitHub repositories linked to a malware cluster surfaced in AI recommendations.

Yesterday

AMD & Intel join forces on PyTorch AI optimisations
Deep learning

AMD & Intel join forces on PyTorch AI optimisations

Developers will get a single route for PyTorch CPU tuning across both chip rivals, reducing fragmentation as AI workloads move onto x86 systems.

Yesterday

Nvidia backs open standards for AI factory builds
Colocation

Nvidia backs open standards for AI factory builds

The move could let data centre builders use common blueprints for high-power AI systems, easing deployment of racks up to 250kW.

Yesterday

IONOS adds European office suite to Nextcloud Workspace
Government

IONOS adds European office suite to Nextcloud Workspace

Businesses and public bodies can now edit files inside a Europe-built alternative to Microsoft-based office software under European legal control.

Last week

Azul patches Java after eMudhra certificate compromise
Enterprise security

Azul patches Java after eMudhra certificate compromise

The patch closes a gap that could let unpatched Java runtimes trust forged certificates on servers, containers and software pipelines.

Last week

SUSE unveils sovereign AI platform with NVIDIA tie-up
Public Sector

SUSE unveils sovereign AI platform with NVIDIA tie-up

Enterprises will be able to keep AI agents and proprietary data inside their own infrastructure under the new SUSE-NVIDIA sovereign AI stack.

Last week

Targa Telematics rolls out on-premise AI for developers
Software engineering

Targa Telematics rolls out on-premise AI for developers

About 150 engineers can now use generative AI tools without sending proprietary code or data outside Targa Telematics' own systems.

Last week

Red Hat expands NVIDIA tie-up on secure agentic AI
Hybrid Cloud

Red Hat expands NVIDIA tie-up on secure agentic AI

The update gives enterprises tighter controls over autonomous AI agents, with runtime security, governed inference and Day 0 support for new NVIDIA chips.

Last week

Percona launches Valkey-proxy to ease Redis migration
Data sovereignty

Percona launches Valkey-proxy to ease Redis migration

It could let firms shift from commercial Redis to open source Valkey without rewriting application code for clustered deployments.

Last week

PyTorch Foundation adds nine members, including Shopify
Machine learning

PyTorch Foundation adds nine members, including Shopify

The expansion signals deeper industry backing for open source AI as three new platinum members join the foundation's ecosystem.

Last week

Azul issues security fixes for record OpenJDK flaws
Government

Azul issues security fixes for record OpenJDK flaws

Enterprises running Java face a heavier patching burden, as 53 flaws in the latest OpenJDK update must be fixed far faster than usual.

Last week

Boomi buys Elementary Data to boost AI reliability
Software engineering

Boomi buys Elementary Data to boost AI reliability

The acquisition gives enterprises extra controls to stop bad data from skewing AI outputs and automated actions at scale.

Last week

Vercel AI spending soars as customers switch models
Artificial Intelligence

Vercel AI spending soars as customers switch models

Costs per token have dropped 47% since December even as businesses route far more AI traffic through Vercel's gateway and switch providers more often.

Last week

EU enlists Nvidia to boost AI research across Europe
Education, Learning & Training

EU enlists Nvidia to boost AI research across Europe

Researchers and startups could gain easier access to AI tools, training and European computing power as the Commission teams up with Nvidia.

This month

Ledger launches Atom security device for AI & crypto
BitCoin

Ledger launches Atom security device for AI & crypto

It is aimed at people approving payments, identities and AI tasks on mobiles, with hardware controls designed to block spyware and mistakes.

This month

DE-CIX launches AI server for natural-language networking
Connectivity

DE-CIX launches AI server for natural-language networking

IT teams spending more than 11 hours a week troubleshooting connectivity could now use plain-language AI commands to manage DE-CIX services.

This month

Telecom operators turn to open AI models, Nvidia says
Private Cloud

Telecom operators turn to open AI models, Nvidia says

Broad support for open source could shape telecom AI spending, with 89% of respondents backing it for cost control, governance and local adaptation.

This month

Europe's open source push hampered by governance gaps
OpenStack

Europe's open source push hampered by governance gaps

Nearly a third of European organisations still lack formal oversight, even as digital sovereignty and generative AI drive heavier open source use.

This month

MariaDB Ecosystem Hub passes 200 entries in six months
Hosting

MariaDB Ecosystem Hub passes 200 entries in six months

The directory now gives MariaDB users a faster way to find compatible tools, after the curated hub topped 200 entries in just six months.

This month