The Ultimate Guide to Open source
A curated Australian 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.
Australian Open source News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
CrowdStrike launches AI security tools for enterprises
The new products aim to help security teams detect AI-driven attacks, stop poisoned code and control autonomous agent access across systems.
Visa expands cybersecurity tools with new advisory services
Businesses facing faster AI-driven attacks can now use Visa's updated framework and advisory services to cut vulnerability fixes from weeks to hours.
SCX.ai builds Australian inference service on ASICs
Australian businesses can now access locally run AI inference as SCX.ai charges by token and sidesteps hyperscale training costs.
Big AI moves at Lendi Group, brokers and customers benefit
More deals and faster lender integrations are expected as Lendi shifts its mortgage platform towards agentic AI for 1,300 brokers.
Reclaiming control: why cloud vendor lock-in is back on the CIO agenda
Budget pressure is forcing CIOs to revisit cloud contracts as exit costs, egress fees and proprietary tools erode promised flexibility.
Centorrino swaps VMware for SUSE to cut hosting costs
Customers could face lower hosting bills as Centorrino Technologies replaces VMware with SUSE Virtualisation across its Australian platform.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Open source
SUSE named Gartner Leader for container management
Google named Gartner cloud leader for ninth straight year
RevEng.AI launches binary analysis models for code
Equinix launches managed AI cloud connectivity service
Broadcom launches TrueSource for secure open source
Featured News
Open source is powering the next generation of frontier AI
Rising inference demand and custom hardware needs are pushing AI infrastructure beyond standard cloud setups, boosting open source tools.
Exclusive: Cloudera builds Hadoop-free future platform
Existing customers get six years of support as Cloudera shifts new AI and analytics workloads to a Hadoop-free platform due in November.
SCX.ai builds Australian inference service on ASICs
Australian businesses can now access locally run AI inference as SCX.ai charges by token and sidesteps hyperscale training costs.
Big AI moves at Lendi Group, brokers and customers benefit
More deals and faster lender integrations are expected as Lendi shifts its mortgage platform towards agentic AI for 1,300 brokers.
ClickHouse customer base soars on back of AI demand
AI agents are driving a sharp rise in demand for the real-time data platform, which added 1000 customers early in 2026 to top 4000.
SUSE targets Australia's industrial edge to drive growth
Australian miners, shippers and utilities could be next to benefit as SUSE pushes edge computing and AI inference beyond data centres.
Exclusive: Virtuozzo sees GPU clouds reshape AI infrastructure
AI demand is pushing cloud providers towards GPU-as-a-service models, with efficiency and utilisation emerging as key differentiators.
Expert Columns
AI closes vulnerability window as zero-day exploits surge
Reclaiming control: why cloud vendor lock-in is back on the CIO agenda
Why AI infrastructure planning must happen now
AI is redefining what your PC can do
The Fable 5 ban lesson is to diversify
Why organisations in Asia Pacific are rethinking their AI deployment strategies
Biznet Gio scales cloud performance for AI era with AMD
Generative AI fuels alarming surge in intimate image abuse
Observability & AI spark Australia's business edge
Australia eyes open AI infrastructure for 2026 era
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Open source News
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for researchers in Australia
Free access to ChatGPT will reach 10,000 Australian researchers first, as OpenAI targets science and maths work at universities.
NeoSearch opens source code to boost search transparency
Users and researchers can now inspect how the Sydney-based search engine ranks results and handles privacy after its code was opened.
When you outgrow Shopify: the web hosting decision behind going self-hosted
Rising sales can make hosted eCommerce plans costly and restrictive, pushing merchants towards self-hosted stores with better control and lower fees.
KCD Melbourne 2026 unveils Kubernetes speaker line-up
Registrations are open as Australia's cloud native community gears up for a larger 2026 gathering focused on production lessons and peer exchange.
Ledger launches agent stack for AI payment approvals
AI agents can now draft payments and wallet actions while final approval stays on a Ledger device, limiting theft if software is compromised.
Australia sets up Office of AI amid trust concerns
Businesses will face tighter AI scrutiny as the new Office of AI takes shape amid concerns over trust, compliance and employee impact.
GitHub data shows Australia's global open-source rise
Australia's developers are contributing more widely abroad, with GitHub data showing a 16% quarterly rise in cross-border open-source collaboration.
The Fable 5 ban lesson is to diversify
Australian firms learned the hard way that relying on one AI model can halt operations, as cheaper open alternatives now make diversification practical.
Australia leads in self-hosted AI use, JFrog finds
The survey also found most firms still lack secrets scanning and rapid audit proof, leaving hidden credentials and compliance delays as weak spots.
Vulnetix named Australia's first global CVE authority
Australian developers can now access free vulnerability tools as Vulnetix takes a formal role in global software flaw tracking.
Avocado warns on code repository supply chain attacks
Australian organisations face fresh risk of cloud and identity compromise as the cyber watchdog reissues its alert on repository attacks.
AI supercharges LinkedIn phishing risks in Australia
AI tools let attackers mine Australians' LinkedIn activity in under 30 minutes, rapidly generating tailored phishing profiles at scale.
Zetifi wins design award for safety-focused smart antenna
Zetifi's UHF CB Smart Antenna wins Silver at the 2026 Australian Design Awards for turning vehicle antennas into connected safety hubs.
Observability & AI spark Australia's business edge
Australian firms are turning observability from backroom monitor into strategic engine, fusing AI and data to drive growth and resilience.
OpenAI Codex app rollout includes Australian education pilot
OpenAI has launched its Codex app for agent-based software development, with an Australian education provider integrating the tool into IT degrees.
Australian AI partnerships set new benchmarks for ethical standards
Sovereign Australia AI partners with UNSW and Deakin to develop ethical AI benchmarks reflecting Australian culture, language and values.
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The best of both worlds: Managing AKS, EKS & GKE with Rancher
Rancher offers a unified platform to manage AKS, EKS and GKE, blending control and convenience for seamless hybrid and multi-cloud Kubernetes operations.
Australian developers embrace AI, boost productivity on GitHub
Over 2 million Australian developers boosted productivity and innovation, embracing AI tools like GitHub Copilot amid record growth on GitHub in 2025.
HPE & Ericsson launch lab to simplify 5G core deployments
HPE and Ericsson have launched a joint lab near Ericsson's HQ to simplify deployment of cloud-native 5G core networks by 2025 for telcos.
HPE & Ericsson partner to accelerate open 5G core deployment
HPE and Ericsson launch a joint validation lab in Sweden to speed up multi-vendor 5G core network deployment for telecom providers by 2025.
