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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

FIS joins Anthropic cyber security project with Mythos 5
Supply Chain

FIS joins Anthropic cyber security project with Mythos 5

For thousands of banks and payments firms, the trial could help spot software flaws before they disrupt critical financial systems.

Today

Airbus picks Scaleway for sovereign cloud services
Manufacturing

Airbus picks Scaleway for sovereign cloud services

The tie-up gives Airbus an extra layer of protection for sensitive industrial data as Europe's sovereignty push reshapes cloud buying decisions.

Yesterday

MathWorks launches open-source tools for MATLAB AI agents
Large Language Models

MathWorks launches open-source tools for MATLAB AI agents

Engineers can now let AI agents run and refine MATLAB workflows directly, with MathWorks releasing open-source tools for controlled execution and validation.

Yesterday

Google tests AI agents on short film-making project
Research and Development

Google tests AI agents on short film-making project

The experiment showed AI crews can coordinate across files and roles, but still stumble on timing, continuity and safety filters.

Yesterday

Google brings BigQuery SQL cells to open-source notebooks
Data Analytics

Google brings BigQuery SQL cells to open-source notebooks

Notebook users can now query local pandas data with SQL and pass results back to Python, reducing data shuffling in analytics workflows.

Yesterday

GitLab 19.2 adds AI tools for security & workflows
Identity and Access Management

GitLab 19.2 adds AI tools for security & workflows

The update aims to cut review bottlenecks by auto-fixing vulnerable dependencies and surfacing code flaws scanners often miss.

Yesterday

SecurityBridge launches SAPMAP to map attack paths
Digital Transformation

SecurityBridge launches SAPMAP to map attack paths

Security teams can now trace how one SAP flaw could spread across finance, payroll and supply chains, with access tightly restricted.

Yesterday

CleanStart launches Clean Libraries to secure AI code
Chief Technology Officers

CleanStart launches Clean Libraries to secure AI code

Developers face earlier checks on risky open-source dependencies as AI coding tools speed up software assembly and raise supply chain concerns.

Yesterday

Targeted open source malware attacks on developers soar
Threat intelligence

Targeted open source malware attacks on developers soar

Malicious package advisories jumped from 21 in 2023 to 1,576 in 2025, as attackers increasingly target developers before code reaches production.

2 days ago

Sber updates GigaChat with audio model for voice tasks
Contact Centre

Sber updates GigaChat with audio model for voice tasks

A lighter open-source release could help developers build voice tools that detect emotion, summarise long recordings and support multiple languages.

2 days ago

Devolutions & Telegraph Ventures back Mizo in AI push
IT Industry

Devolutions & Telegraph Ventures back Mizo in AI push

The minority stake should help Mizo speed up AI ticket automation for managed service providers seeking to cut frontline support costs and delays.

3 days ago

Nvidia touts Nemotron for specialist business AI uses
Digital Transformation

Nvidia touts Nemotron for specialist business AI uses

Healthcare, legal and search firms are cutting AI costs and keeping data in-house by tuning Nvidia's open Nemotron models for niche tasks.

3 days ago

CI&T & Mistral strike Latin America AI partnership
Digital Transformation

CI&T & Mistral strike Latin America AI partnership

Enterprise customers in Latin America could gain more control over AI deployment as CI&T and Mistral team up on private model stacks.

3 days ago

Apache Ossie joins incubator to standardise metrics
Data Analytics

Apache Ossie joins incubator to standardise metrics

Aiming to cut conflicting analytics results, the project will now be governed by the Apache Software Foundation after support topped 50 organisations.

3 days ago

AWS Builder Centre expands with free sandbox workshops
Integration

AWS Builder Centre expands with free sandbox workshops

Free workshop sandboxes should make it easier for developers to try AWS training without a personal account, credit card or cleanup.

4 days ago

Scaleway buys Qarnot to boost European HPC platform
Energy efficient

Scaleway buys Qarnot to boost European HPC platform

European firms needing secure, low-carbon compute gain a bigger home as the deal expands cloud, AI and dedicated HPC services under one roof.

4 days ago

Featherless launches fixed-fee GLM 5.2 private cloud
IT Department

Featherless launches fixed-fee GLM 5.2 private cloud

Engineering teams could cut AI coding bills by more than USD $1.46 million a year as Featherless offers GLM 5.2 on fixed-fee private cloud.

4 days ago

Valtech launches Nexus SDV platform for connected cars
Digital Transformation

Valtech launches Nexus SDV platform for connected cars

Carmakers could cut warranty costs and breakdowns as the open-source system unifies telemetry, maintenance and service data in one stack.

4 days ago

Google open-sources k8s-aibom for live AI workload audits
Artificial Intelligence

Google open-sources k8s-aibom for live AI workload audits

Security teams can now spot hidden AI workloads in live Kubernetes clusters, as Google's new tool also creates immutable ML bills of materials.

4 days ago

CIQ expands Ascender Pro with automated remediation tools
IT Department

CIQ expands Ascender Pro with automated remediation tools

Automation teams can now fix routine server faults without manual intervention as CIQ adds detection and remediation to Ascender Pro.

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