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The Ultimate Guide to Open source

A curated Canadian 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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Recent Open source News

Grafana brings AI observability roadshow to Toronto
Cloud Services

Grafana brings AI observability roadshow to Toronto

Grafana brings its AI observability roadshow to Toronto, targeting Canada's cloud boom with tools to tame complex, distributed systems.

Thu, 5th Mar 2026

Videotron taps Samsung to modernise Canadian 5G core
Radio access network

Videotron taps Samsung to modernise Canadian 5G core

Videotron is expanding its deal with Samsung to deploy a cloud-native 4G and 5G core, backing its national growth and Fizz brand rollout.

Sat, 21st Feb 2026

Shoppers turn to AI tools in hunt for better retail deals
Social Media

Shoppers turn to AI tools in hunt for better retail deals

Shoppers are turning to AI tools like ChatGPT to hunt for personalised retail deals, valuing quality offers over rock-bottom prices.

Fri, 20th Feb 2026

Devolutions backs ControlR with Remote Desktop tie-up
Privileged Access Management

Devolutions backs ControlR with Remote Desktop tie-up

Devolutions signs two-year ControlR sponsorship and plans native Remote Desktop Manager integration to deepen remote assistance tools.

Fri, 30th Jan 2026

UBC & Caseway team up on court‑trained legal AI system
Digital divide

UBC & Caseway team up on court‑trained legal AI system

UBC teams with Vancouver startup Caseway on a court-trained legal AI, aiming to curb hallucinations and widen access to justice in Canada.

Tue, 13th Jan 2026

Quantum for all: Waterloo's team leading open source compute
Quantum Computing

Quantum for all: Waterloo's team leading open source compute

Waterloo's researchers at Open Quantum Design are pioneering open-source quantum computing tools, making advanced technology accessible to all worldwide.

Sat, 11th Oct 2025

Gander: Canada's social network takes flight this fall
Social Media

Gander: Canada's social network takes flight this fall

The upcoming site will introduce Canadian-developed, slow-growth social media to the world upon its launch later this year.

Tue, 15th Jul 2025

Canadian firms to boost AI investments significantly by 2025
Digital Transformation

Canadian firms to boost AI investments significantly by 2025

A recent IBM study reveals that 56% of Canadian IT leaders intend to boost AI investments in 2025, focusing on innovation and productivity amidst gradual ROI.

Tue, 21st Jan 2025

NVIDIA launches Linux GeForce NOW app with cloud tweaks
Software Updates

NVIDIA launches Linux GeForce NOW app with cloud tweaks

Linux gamers will get smoother access to streamed titles, as Nvidia moves GeForce NOW out of beta and trims cloud gaming lag.

Yesterday

Dynatrace buys Arize in USD $915m AI observability deal
Digital Transformation

Dynatrace buys Arize in USD $915m AI observability deal

The tie-up could give enterprises a single way to track AI model quality and system performance as production deployments accelerate.

3 days ago

Ubitquity releases ShieldBreak Windows Defender patch
Real estate

Ubitquity releases ShieldBreak Windows Defender patch

A Windows Defender zero-day is leaving organisations exposed to SYSTEM-level takeover until Microsoft issues an official fix.

3 days ago

Percona launches fixed-fee database services portfolio
Digital Transformation

Percona launches fixed-fee database services portfolio

Database teams could get faster specialist help as the new offering fixes scope and cost for security, tuning and migration projects.

4 days ago

Nvidia launches Nemotron 3.5 Lightning & Switchyard
Data centers

Nvidia launches Nemotron 3.5 Lightning & Switchyard

Cheaper, faster agent workflows are the aim as Nvidia's new open model and routing library target multi-model AI systems.

4 days ago

Yarken joins Linux Foundation push on AI token costs
Productivity

Yarken joins Linux Foundation push on AI token costs

Finance teams face mounting AI bills as Yarken joins a 30-member Linux Foundation group aiming to standardise token cost reporting.

4 days ago

NGMN says Agentic AI needs alignment for mobile networks
Data Analytics

NGMN says Agentic AI needs alignment for mobile networks

Large-scale rollout of Agentic AI in telecoms will hinge on common standards, governance and safety controls, NGMN warned.

4 days ago

Databricks buys Electric to power AI agent sandboxes
Mergers and Acquisitions

Databricks buys Electric to power AI agent sandboxes

The deal gives developers a way to keep AI agents working locally in sync with central data, cutting latency in sandboxed apps.

4 days ago

Google Cloud sets 2029 roadmap for quantum-safe shift
Digital Transformation

Google Cloud sets 2029 roadmap for quantum-safe shift

Customers face a 2029 deadline to test post-quantum controls as Google Cloud begins rolling out quantum-safe encryption across its services.

4 days ago

Google details Gemini code conversion for PostgreSQL
Digital Transformation

Google details Gemini code conversion for PostgreSQL

Google has explained how Gemini-based code conversion supports PostgreSQL migrations from commercial database platforms.

4 days ago

AWS adds Bedrock web search & DynamoDB vector search
IT Department

AWS adds Bedrock web search & DynamoDB vector search

Customers can now build AI apps with live web data and vector search in one AWS stack, reducing database sprawl and latency.

5 days ago

Google adds cluster-wide network policy to GKE preview
Security Operations Centres

Google adds cluster-wide network policy to GKE preview

The preview could help GKE users enforce cluster-wide security without clashing with namespace rules, especially in multi-tenant environments.

5 days ago