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The Ultimate Guide to Open source

A curated Indian 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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Research and market analysis connected to Open source

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Recent Open source News

Amantya drives global push for AI-native 5G networks
Education, Learning & Training

Amantya drives global push for AI-native 5G networks

Amantya accelerates global rollout of AI-native 5G platforms as operators seek automation-first networks from core to edge and test labs.

Thu, 29th Jan 2026

Qure.ai wins Gates grant for AI to boost lung health
Data sharing

Qure.ai wins Gates grant for AI to boost lung health

Qure.ai lands a multimillion-dollar Gates Foundation grant to build an open lung health data hub and AI ultrasound tools for TB and pneumonia.

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

India drops mandatory Sanchar Saathi app on smartphones
Data Protection

India drops mandatory Sanchar Saathi app on smartphones

India scraps mandatory Sanchar Saathi app on new phones, easing privacy fears over deep-access government software on Apple and Samsung devices.

Wed, 17th Dec 2025

io.net launches AI grant programme to boost affordable compute in India
Artificial Intelligence

io.net launches AI grant programme to boost affordable compute in India

io.net launches a grant programme with 20 million $IO tokens to provide affordable AI compute for Indian startups and researchers, boosting innovation.

Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Azul enhances Java security detection, cutting false positives by 99%
Application Performance Monitoring

Azul enhances Java security detection, cutting false positives by 99%

Azul's new Java security tool cuts false positives by 99%, boosting detection accuracy and helping DevOps teams focus on real risks in production code.

Fri, 13th Jun 2025

Forrester: Indian cloud adoption parallels global trends
Cloud Services

Forrester: Indian cloud adoption parallels global trends

Forrester's new report highlights that 84% of Indian firms are adopting cloud solutions, with average spending on public cloud services reaching USD $37 million.

Tue, 21st Jan 2025

Cloudera unveils six new AMPs to accelerate AI adoption
Generative AI

Cloudera unveils six new AMPs to accelerate AI adoption

Cloudera introduces six new Accelerators for Machine Learning Projects, aiming to fast-track AI integration and drive enterprise value with cutting-edge solutions.

Mon, 16th Sep 2024

F5 announces advancements in multi-cloud networking partnerships
Applications

F5 announces advancements in multi-cloud networking partnerships

F5 reinforces its multi-cloud leadership, unveiling partnerships with NetApp, Red Hat, and Console Connect amid market growth projections.

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

Sysdig expands cloud security with new SaaS region in India
Digital Transformation

Sysdig expands cloud security with new SaaS region in India

Sysdig expands its cloud-native security platform into India with a new SaaS region, addressing the growing cloud economy and increasing demand for local data sovereignty.

Fri, 12th Jul 2024

Supply chain software security: Remediating the Curl effect
Supply Chain

Supply chain software security: Remediating the Curl effect

These statistics provide a convincing perspective on how this vulnerability in Curl makes security across the software supply chain sort of defenseless.

Mon, 16th Oct 2023

Telus Digital flags AI model safety gaps in benchmark
IT Budget

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.

Today

DataHub Cloud update boosts analytics agent accuracy
Data Quality

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.

Today

Aztec Labs acquires Obsidion for ZKPassport identity
Mergers and Acquisitions

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.

Yesterday

DevOps platform vulnerabilities rise in 2025 report
Disaster Recovery

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.

Yesterday

Travelport, Cognizant & Anthropic team up on AI bookings
Productivity

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.

Yesterday

IBM & Red Hat launch £5bn open-source security plan
Managed Security Services Provider

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.

Last week

ClickHouse launches AI agents as ARR tops USD $250m
Data Analytics

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.

Last week

Alibaba Cloud joins PyTorch Foundation as Platinum member
Chief Technology Officers

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.

Last week

CrowdStrike disrupts Glassworm botnet targeting developers
Threat intelligence

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.

Last week

Bugcrowd launches RL environments for AI security training
Skills shortage

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.

Last week