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
Tencent rolls out Hy3 internationally for enterprise AI
IDC survey flags networking bottlenecks for agentic AI
Datadog named Gartner observability leader for sixth year
Grafana Labs named leader in Gartner observability report
Google tops Gartner's AI infrastructure magic quadrant
Featured News
Grafana Labs launches six AI tools for telemetry & agents
Grafana Labs has launched six AI observability tools during its AI Week, including new capabilities for monitoring and investigating AI agents.
The Yahoo Boys: From prince inheritance emails to dating site scams
F-Secure's Laura Kankaala explains how the Yahoo Boys scam culture has evolved from advance-fee emails into sextortion and romance fraud.
Exclusive: Virtuozzo sees GPU clouds reshape AI infrastructure
AI demand is pushing cloud providers towards GPU-as-a-service models, with efficiency and utilisation emerging as key differentiators.
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.
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Grafana Labs launches six AI tools for telemetry & agents
The Yahoo Boys: From prince inheritance emails to dating site scams
Exclusive: Virtuozzo sees GPU clouds reshape AI infrastructure
Humanoid robots, 0-day defence among Info-Tech trends for '27
Check Point Technologies: On vigilance, Mythos and beyond
Recent Open source News
Nvidia launches Nemotron 3.5 Lightning & Switchyard
Cheaper, faster agent workflows are the aim as Nvidia's new open model and routing library target multi-model AI systems.
Yarken joins Linux Foundation push on AI token costs
Finance teams face mounting AI bills as Yarken joins a 30-member Linux Foundation group aiming to standardise token cost reporting.
NGMN says Agentic AI needs alignment for mobile networks
Large-scale rollout of Agentic AI in telecoms will hinge on common standards, governance and safety controls, NGMN warned.
Databricks buys Electric to power AI agent sandboxes
The deal gives developers a way to keep AI agents working locally in sync with central data, cutting latency in sandboxed apps.
Google Cloud sets 2029 roadmap for quantum-safe shift
Customers face a 2029 deadline to test post-quantum controls as Google Cloud begins rolling out quantum-safe encryption across its services.
Google adds Gemini code conversion for PostgreSQL migrations
Enterprises could cut months from database migrations as Gemini now rewrites proprietary procedures into PostgreSQL inside Google's migration service.
Percona Live Amsterdam to unite open source database users
Database teams will compare notes on sovereignty, resilience and compliance as the conference returns to Europe this year.
AWS adds Bedrock web search & DynamoDB vector search
Customers can now build AI apps with live web data and vector search in one AWS stack, reducing database sprawl and latency.
Google adds cluster-wide network policy to GKE preview
The preview could help GKE users enforce cluster-wide security without clashing with namespace rules, especially in multi-tenant environments.
Nutanix launches MCP server for AI cloud operations
Customers can now use plain-language prompts to manage Nutanix cloud systems, while existing access controls and audit logs stay in place.
Cloudflare launches Kitesurf browser for AI agents
Cost-sensitive AI automation can now use a lighter browser as Cloudflare's beta aims to cut CPU and memory use for web tasks.
AI patches fail to fix flaws, 1Password study finds
Security teams should treat AI patching with caution after 53.9% of 6,080 model-generated fixes failed or introduced new flaws.
NVIDIA expands open world models for physical AI development
Open models matter because robots and vehicles need task-specific tuning, and Nvidia is betting on Cosmos 3 to fill that data gap.
Google Cloud & MLCommons launch secure MedPerf tests
Medical AI models can now be tested on real patient data without exposing code or records, easing privacy barriers for hospitals and developers.
Cloudflare launches open-source AI workspace for firms
The browser-based system aims to let staff use AI across internal tools without new infrastructure, while tightening access and oversight.
Tenable launches free CyberAgents Exchange for AI security
Security teams can now reuse and share AI cyber tools in one free, vendor-neutral marketplace, as Tenable seeks to curb duplication and lock-in.
Linux Foundation seeks AI security incident sharing rules
A proposed framework could help firms share AI security failures confidentially, as concern grows over agentic systems that act across corporate tools.
Nvidia opens Alpamayo 2 Super for self-driving use
Commercial developers can now adapt Nvidia's open self-driving model without extra permissions, widening access for robotaxis and other autonomous vehicles.
Nvidia opens cuFile APIs to speed AI storage access
The open-source move could cut latency to microseconds as AI systems increasingly need storage to act like part of the compute path.
Sysdig launches Secure AI for cloud security teams
Cloud security teams are under pressure to act faster as vulnerabilities are being exploited within hours of disclosure, Sysdig said.