Software Freedom Day: Past, Present and Future

Every year, Software Freedom Day (SFD) celebrates free software across the world. The aim is to increase awareness of free software and its virtues, and encourage its use. This year, SFD was celebrated on September 16

Biden administration takes action to bolster open source software security

In a move to bolster cybersecurity defences and prevent future vulnerabilities in open source software, the White House has called for stronger security measures. A two-day summit, held in September this year, convened technology companies, banks, and industry groups

Deci releases three generative Al foundation models

Deci, the Israeli deep learning company, has unleashed a trio of generative AI foundation models

Ruby on Rails creator criticises 'open source hooliganism'

Ruby on Rails creator, David Heinemeier Hansson, has expressed his concerns regarding what he calls ‘open source hooliganism

Accubits' GenZ 70B LLM achieves top global ranking

Accubits Technologies, headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, India, has taken a giant stride in the world of artificial intelligence (AI) by open sourcing its GenZ 70B large language model (LLM)

Godot Engine introduces Godot Development Fund

The team behind the open source Godot Engine has unveiled the Godot Development Fund—a significant move in securing ongoing financial support for the acclaimed game development platform

Quetzal-1 satellite project releases open source repository

The team behind the Quetzal-1 satellite project, initially launched in 2020 by students from Universidad Del Valle De Guatemala (UVG), has chosen to release an extensive open source repository, sharing its valuable insights and experience

Falcon 180B: TII's new open large language model

The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has unveiled Falcon 180B, an open source large language model that is making waves in the AI community

OpenCV: Bringing AI Within Your Reach

AI technology is becoming more accessible than ever before, thanks to computer vision and IoT. OpenCV, an open source computer vision and machine learning software library, is helping small and big businesses embrace AI with ease.

Cloud Orchestration with Infrastructure as Code (laC): The Benefits

laC is the art of defining infrastructure using code, making it repeatable and predictable. With cloud orchestration, you can deploy and manage your infrastructure in a more agile and efficient way. No more manual configurations or guesswork!

Using Apache Iceberg for Developing Modern Data Tables

Apache Iceberg, a data management powerhouse, empowers businesses with its remarkable flexibility, seamless tool compatibility, and endorsement by the major tech players in the industry.

Coq and Lean: Powerful Interactive Theorem Provers

Coq and Lean are tools that elevate trust in research and software development with rigorous proofs. They also help to prove that code is bug-free.

DevOps as a Career: Education, Experience and Opportunities

If you are wondering how to go about building a career in the field of DevOps, and what are the skills you need for doing so, read on...

How AI/ML can Automate DevOps

AI/ML integration in DevOps can be transformative for software development. It can enable faster code development, improve the efficiency and reliability of the software, and automate the analysis of massive amounts of data.

How DevOps Differs from Traditional IT, and Which One is Better

DevOps enhances collaboration, while traditional IT upholds stability. Knowing when to automate and when to rely on stability is key. Organisations must choose their strategy wisely for optimal outcomes in varied industries. A balance of both DevOps and traditional IT generally works well.

DevOps Vs Agile: What You Should Know

Explore Agile and DevOps, understanding their principles, differences, recent transformations, and the partnership that fuels software excellence.

Continuous Integration with GitHub Actions

Here are a few insights into the core principles of DevOps and some practical guidance on using GitHub Actions.

The AI and Cybersecurity Capabilities of GitLab's CI/CD Platform

Here's an in-depth exploration of GitLab's innovative CI/CD platform, which is reshaping how we build software by seamlessly blending Al and cybersecurity capabilities. The focus is on GitLab's AI services and their integration with cloud platforms.

Embracing Progressive Delivery in Kubernetes with GitOps

GitOps leverages Git's strengths to achieve reliable, automated, and consistent infrastructure and application management, making it well-suited for modern DevOps practices and containerised environments like Kubernetes.

Enabling the Success of DevSecOps with Al

AI impacts DevSecOps in many positive ways — from accelerated testing and better security to quicker delivery of software. It promises to enhance every organisation’s potential.

MLOps: Benefits, Applications and Popular Platforms

MLOps is a fusion of DevOps and machine learning. It brings the principles that govern DevOps to the field of machine learning, to help build models that improve the functioning of industries as varied as healthcare and e-commerce. There are a number of platforms that can be used for MLOps. We take a look at a few of these.

The Challenges of Using AI Tools to Generate Code

Enterprises must understand the obligations that underline OSS licences and adopt proactive measures to meet them while using AI-generated code. Otherwise, they may end up in legal entanglements.

Türkiye unveils OSS initiative for tech advancement and cybersecurity

Türkiye has unveiled an ambitious open source software initiative aimed at revolutionising its public institutions. This strategic step, initiated by a decree signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, underscores the nation’s commitment to technological advancement and cybersecurity.

ONCD calls for public input on ways to strengthen OSS security

The Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) in the US has announced a call for public input on a strategy to fortify open source software (OSS) security.

HashiCorp abandons open source for 'source available' approach

HashiCorp has announced a shift from its conventional open source stance to a ‘source available’ model. This is the company that was behind developing vital software tools such as Vagrant and Terraform.

Altrios from SwRI aims to make the rail freight industry greener

The Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has launched open source software Altrios, which offers a practical approach to assess green locomotive technologies and infrastructure expansion.

Nephio R1 launched to simplify cloud-native automation for telcos

The Nephio project, announced by the Linux Foundation over a year ago, is making headway with its maiden major release, Nephio R1. This collaborative endeavour aims to simplify cloud-native automation for telecommunication companies.

India to back open source RISC-V architecture

India has thrown its support behind the open source RISC-V architecture. This move comes as RISC-V gains momentum as a potent contender on the global stage, challenging the dominance of Softbank’s ARM technology.

Biden Administration kicks off 'AI Cyber Challenge' to boost open source software safety

The White House has unveiled an ambitious initiative that aims to leverage the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in identifying and rectifying vulnerabilities within open source software. This groundbreaking effort, known as the ‘AI Cyber Challenge’, was announced by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in August, signalling a new chapter in the battle against cyber threats.

Indian Defence Ministry to replace MS Windows with the home-grown Maya OS

The Indian Defence Ministry has announced its decision to replace the widely-used Microsoft Windows operating system with an indigenously built alternative, named Maya.