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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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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Quobly, Hon Hai launch quantum phase estimation toolbox
The open-source software gives researchers a way to test quantum phase estimation trade-offs before fault-tolerant machines arrive.
Google says AI-powered cyberattacks are already here
AI is now being used to write exploits and malware, with Google saying it has traced the first zero-day linked to machine assistance.
Boomi & Red Hat team up for agentic AI stack
The tie-up aims to help large companies run AI agents securely at scale, while keeping data, governance and spending under tighter control.
Red Hat & NVIDIA add controls for enterprise AI agents
New controls aim to let enterprises run autonomous AI agents more securely across hybrid cloud systems, with tighter governance and audit trails.
Germany & Brazil mandate ODF in push for sovereignty
Public bodies in both countries will have to save files in an open format, as policymakers seek to curb supplier lock-in and bolster digital sovereignty.
Red Hat & Panasonic preload edge software on TOUGHBOOK
Users in manufacturing and defence will get faster deployment of rugged edge devices as Panasonic bundles Red Hat software on TOUGHBOOKs.
Sonatype joins Linux Foundation registry working group
Sonatype joins Linux Foundation registry working group to tackle funding, governance and security pressures as package downloads near 10 trillion.
Schneider Electric joins Forum's Lighthouse OS board
The move gives the manufacturing group a role in shaping an open-source framework aimed at helping factories scale digital change beyond pilot projects.
Synology launches all-flash storage systems for enterprises
Synology unveils FS6420 and FS3420 all-flash storage systems to boost on-premises enterprise workloads with faster IOPS and resilient connectivity.
Anthropic hands Petri AI test tool to Meridian Labs
The move gives researchers and regulators a more neutral way to probe model deception and harmful behaviour as AI safety scrutiny intensifies.
Red Hat adds post-quantum security to Linux platform
Quantum-resistant encryption and AI-driven automation are coming to Red Hat Enterprise Linux, as customers face tighter security and less manual upkeep.
AMD launches Instinct MI350P PCIe card for AI inference
Enterprises can add AI inference to standard air-cooled servers without major rack or power upgrades, AMD says.
OpenAI launches GPT-5.5-Cyber for vetted defenders
Vetted security teams will get fewer refusals on authorised tasks as OpenAI tightens access around its most permissive cyber model.
Twilio launches tools for human & AI conversations
Businesses can now retain customer context across voice, messaging and AI hand-offs as Twilio broadens its engagement platform.
GitHub adds moderation tools for open source maintainers
Rising spam and AI-generated code are forcing open source maintainers to spend more time on reviews, trust decisions and repository clean-up.
SAP agrees to acquire Dremio in data platform push
The deal could help customers analyse SAP and non-SAP data together, as businesses struggle to make artificial intelligence useful across fragmented systems.
SAP buys Prior Labs to boost enterprise AI research
The deal gives SAP a dedicated European AI lab aimed at better predictions from business data, from payment delays to supplier risk.
LogicMonitor adds IBM watsonx & Red Hat to Edwin AI
The tie-up could cut downtime for enterprises by letting AI detect incidents, generate playbooks and trigger fixes across hybrid estates.
Prismatic launches Claude Code plugin for integrations
Developers can now build and operate product integrations inside Claude Code as Prismatic targets a tricky workflow that general coding tools miss.
InstaLILY launches Small Data Centre for on-site AI
Businesses can now run AI on-site to cut latency, reduce cloud costs and protect sensitive data as InstaLILY opens private preview.