The Ultimate Guide to Open source

2026 · UK Edition

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.

UK Open source news
Analyst Insights
DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition
IDC MarketScape · Open source · SaaS
Last month
SUSE buys Losant to boost open source industrial IoT
Gartner · Open source · Virtualisation
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Dell adds Nutanix AHV support to its Private Cloud
Gartner · Open source · Storage
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Qodo 2.0 debuts multi-agent AI code review upgrade
Gartner · Open source · DevOps
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Forrester names Ververica a Leader in streaming data
Forrester Wave · Open source · Private Cloud
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Expert columns
The dominant dialect… and why ChatGPT thought I was a man
By Caroline Duong (CFA) of ANNA Money
Last month
Why digital sovereignty is a myth
By Elianne Anemaat of ADC Consulting
Last month
Generative AI fuels alarming surge in intimate image abuse
By Theodora Skeadas of Humane Intelligence
Last month
AI openness: From success to sovereignty
By Amanda Brock of OpenUK
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Supporting mature open source projects - the role for the finance sector
By Alastair Turner of Percona
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
The next phase of AI infrastructure: consistency, cost and consolidation
By Bianca Lewis of OpenSearch Software Foundation
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
How OSINT helps supply chain leaders map risk across borders
By Stuart Clarke of Blackdot Solutions
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Integrating AppSec for efficient DevSecOps
By Steven Zimmerman of Black Duck
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Golden age of human imagination
By Mykhailo Kovetskyi of Portal.ai
Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Interviews
Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings
Discussing Cloud Services
Last month
Beyond silicon: AMD evolves AI processor performance, makes play for investment trillions
Discussing Intelligent systems
Last month
Commvault SHIFT New York outlines deeper cloud recovery
Discussing Cloud Services
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Helm 4 marks 10 years with major features for Kubernetes
Discussing Cloud Services
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Exclusive: VyOS Networks CRO on why networks are becoming software
Discussing Trends & Predictions
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Recent news
Agoyu wins patent for AI moving quotes app in Puerto Rico
About Digitalisation
Today
Cloudsmith survey finds SBOM gaps before cyber law
About Software engineering
Yesterday
Intruder adds container image scanning to cloud platform
About Virtualisation
Yesterday
Anthropic launches Project Glasswing for cyber defence
About Firewalls
Yesterday
Orca Security flags AI secrets & supply chain gaps
About Malware
Yesterday
Distology signs Snyk distribution deal across Europe
About Resellers
2 days ago
PyTorch Foundation adds Safetensors for safer AI models
About Machine learning
3 days ago
OpenAI warns of AI shock & calls for public debate
About Education, Learning & Training
4 days ago
Anthropic launches Project Glasswing for cyber defence
About Firewalls
4 days ago
CIQ launches C3 compatibility catalogue for Rocky Linux
About Operating Systems
4 days ago
PyTorch Foundation adds Helion for portable AI kernels
About Machine learning
4 days ago
Google launches Gemma 4 open AI models for devices
About Energy efficient
4 days ago
AI agents shake up accounting firms' bookkeeping workflows
About Education, Learning & Training
5 days ago
Linux Foundation launches x402 payment protocol body
About Hyperscale
Last week
SIOS maps spring webinars on cloud & SQL resilience
About Cloud Services
Last week
Job moves
NeuReality names Shalini Agarwal to boost NR-NEXUS platform
Move at Google
Last month
ActiveState names Abby Kearns as new Chief Executive
Move at Application Security
Last month
Percona names Kyle Davis to lead Redis & Valkey push
Move at Amazon Web Services
Last month
SUSE revamps structure to boost digital sovereignty focus
Move at SUSE
Last month
JFrog names Genefa Murphy CMO to drive AI era growth
Move at HP
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
Umbraco appoints Phil Whittaker to lead AI & MCP Server work
Move at Umbraco
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Peter Farkas returns as Chief Executive Officer of Percona
Move at Cloudera
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Petr Podrouzek named CTO as IP Fabric boosts AI automation focus
Move at Red Hat
Tue, 9th Sep 2025
SUSE appoints Margaret Dawson as CMO to boost growth
Move at Microsoft
Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Riverlane appoints key leaders for global quantum software
Move at Quantum
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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