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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.

Indian Open source News

Regional stories with direct local relevance

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Research and market analysis connected to Open source

Expert Columns

Interviews

Interviews and video coverage from the network

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

CIQ's Fuzzball 4.0 adds cloud & storage integration
Digital Transformation

CIQ's Fuzzball 4.0 adds cloud & storage integration

Research centres can now keep existing Lustre and GPFS data in place as Fuzzball 4.0 adds Azure support, caching and a registry.

Yesterday

Sequent adopts VoteSecure to boost election auditability
Cybersecurity

Sequent adopts VoteSecure to boost election auditability

Election officials and voters may gain independently checkable results as Sequent adds open-source VoteSecure to its digital voting platform.

Yesterday

Atsign adds AI architecture tools for enterprise teams
Digital Transformation

Atsign adds AI architecture tools for enterprise teams

Enterprise teams can now define AI agent permissions and security controls earlier, as Atsign's update links live architecture design with model prompting.

Last week

Smartsheet adds Gemini Enterprise to AI connections
Digital Transformation

Smartsheet adds Gemini Enterprise to AI connections

Teams can now link preferred AI assistants to live project data, as Smartsheet broadens access beyond Claude and adds Smart Assist.

Last week

Liquibase launches free CVE library for Community users
Software Updates

Liquibase launches free CVE library for Community users

Older Liquibase Community users can now check release-by-release vulnerabilities in a free public library covering Docker images and binaries.

Last week

Smartsheet adds ChatGPT & Copilot links to MCP Server
Digital Transformation

Smartsheet adds ChatGPT & Copilot links to MCP Server

Enterprise teams can now use live Smartsheet work data through ChatGPT, Copilot and Gemini Enterprise, as AI adoption races across workplaces.

Last week

JFrog adds Claude Code plugin for security oversight
Supply Chain

JFrog adds Claude Code plugin for security oversight

Audit trails for AI-generated code could get easier as the plugin exposes packages, dependencies and provenance inside Claude Code.

Last week

Databricks, Linux Foundation launch OpenSharing AI standard
Data Analytics

Databricks, Linux Foundation launch OpenSharing AI standard

Businesses will be able to share AI models and unstructured data across clouds and on-premises systems without custom integrations.

Last week

Stack Overflow launches beta product for AI coding agents
ICT sector

Stack Overflow launches beta product for AI coding agents

Developers using AI assistants may get a verified knowledge base to cut repeated errors, security flaws and duplicated debugging work.

Last week

Zoho launches in-house Nathu La server to cut costs
IT Industry

Zoho launches in-house Nathu La server to cut costs

The in-house platform is meant to lower AI inference bills by 20-30% and trim data-centre power use as Zoho tightens control over its stack.

Last week