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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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
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.
Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings
Grafana leans on AI-powered observability and Adaptive Telemetry to sharpen developer insight while slashing cloud bills by up to 50%.
Beyond silicon: AMD evolves AI processor performance, makes play for investment trillions
AMD shifts its AI pitch from raw silicon to open software and cloud access as it targets developers and a share of looming trillions.
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Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Open source News
OurSQL Foundation launches to back MySQL community
For users and vendors, the new body offers a neutral forum to coordinate MySQL development and keep the database relevant.
Nvidia unveils tools for enterprise AI agents
Software groups in chip design and healthcare are already using Nvidia's new agent tools to automate complex workflows with tighter security controls.
Nvidia expands local AI agents across RTX & DGX PCs
Privacy-focused local AI agents are moving on-device, as Nvidia and Microsoft add security controls and wider app support to Windows PCs.
ESET links China-aligned hacks to oil, Syria & tech
The report says Chinese threat groups are now tracking oil, reconstruction and strategic technologies across Venezuela, Syria, South Korea and the Gulf.
amazee.ai launches private AI gateway for sensitive data
Regulated sectors can now route AI prompts through regional controls and zero-retention storage, reducing data-leakage risk for sensitive workloads.
Telus Digital flags AI model safety gaps in benchmark
Enterprises face uneven safeguards as TELUS Digital found no generative AI model was fully immune to attack in 620,000 tests.
DataHub Cloud update boosts analytics agent accuracy
Accuracy gains for enterprise analytics agents could reduce costly wrong answers as DataHub Cloud adds context from query history and metadata.
Aztec Labs acquires Obsidion for ZKPassport identity
Privacy fears over centralised ID checks are set to deepen as Aztec Labs brings ZKPassport in-house for wider use.
DevOps platform vulnerabilities rise in 2025 report
More than half of patched flaws in major DevOps tools were high or critical in 2025, putting software supply chains at greater risk.
Travelport, Cognizant & Anthropic team up on AI bookings
The tie-up aims to cut manual booking work and speed travel software delivery as AI chat tools reshape how trips are planned and sold.
IBM & Red Hat launch £5bn open-source security plan
The move targets vulnerabilities in software used by large firms, as AI makes it easier to find and exploit flaws.
ClickHouse launches AI agents as ARR tops USD $250m
The launch underscores rising demand for low-latency AI analytics as the company's cloud revenue climbs past USD $250 million in annual run-rate.
Alibaba Cloud joins PyTorch Foundation as Platinum member
It gives Alibaba Cloud a board seat at the open source group as it seeks to shape AI software used across rival hardware platforms.
CrowdStrike disrupts Glassworm botnet targeting developers
Developers using open-source tools face heightened supply-chain risk after the botnet lost all four of its command channels.
Bugcrowd launches RL environments for AI security training
The platform aims to help AI developers move beyond benchmark tests, as models struggle to tackle real-world vulnerabilities safely and reliably.
Socket raises USD $60 million to tackle code risks
The round values the software supply chain security company at USD $1 billion as AI coding boosts the flow of third-party code into production.
Proxmox 9.2 adds dynamic load balancer & networking
Cluster operators gain automated workload balancing and broader networking controls in the latest release, reducing manual intervention during maintenance.
Black Kite says 58 CVEs pose critical supply threat
Only a small fraction of disclosed flaws are likely to hit suppliers, leaving security teams to focus on the 58 highest-risk CVEs.
GitHub expands accessibility push with new open-source tools
Disabled developers should gain easier access to coding tools as GitHub opens up its accessibility kit and support to the wider community.
GitLab 19.0 adds secrets manager & AI workflow tools
The release gives security teams and developers new controls for credentials, merge requests and supply chain oversight as AI use grows.