The Ultimate Guide to Open source
A curated Kiwi 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.
Kiwi Open source News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
WitFoo opens 100 million-record cyber attack dataset
WitFoo and University of Canterbury unveil a 100 million-record open cybersecurity dataset built from live 2024 attack traffic for AI research.
New Zealand backs low-cost digital tools for factories
New Zealand funds expansion of low-cost factory tech scheme to help 180 manufacturers boost productivity and compete with digital rivals.
Wellington to celebrate Koha's 25 years transforming libraries
Wellington hosts KohaCon25 to mark 25 years of Koha, an open source library system used by 20,000+ libraries worldwide, celebrating innovation and collaboration.
Genesis Energy deploys Databricks to boost AI & data strategy
Genesis Energy will adopt the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to enhance its AI use, boost data management, and train staff in a major digital transformation.
AI gains momentum in New Zealand workplaces amid calls for oversight
New Zealand firms rapidly adopt AI in finance and HR, but 88% stress the need for human oversight amid ethical and security concerns.
Transpower New Zealand wins 2024 Red Hat Innovation Award
Transpower New Zealand has seized the global spotlight at the Red Hat Innovation Awards 2024 for its transformative use of open source solutions in modernising its electricity market system.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Open source
Check Point wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for WAF
Capsule Security raises $7 million to guard AI agents
DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition
SUSE buys Losant to boost open source industrial IoT
Dell adds Nutanix AHV support to its Private Cloud
Featured News
Exclusive: Grafana Lab's Jen Villa on targeting the AI observability gap
Grafana Labs unveils new AI observability and CLI tools as enterprises grapple with monitoring and controlling production AI systems at GrafanaCON 2026.
Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings
Grafana leans on AI-powered observability and Adaptive Telemetry to sharpen developer insight while slashing cloud bills by up to 50%.
Beyond silicon: AMD evolves AI processor performance, makes play for investment trillions
AMD shifts its AI pitch from raw silicon to open software and cloud access as it targets developers and a share of looming trillions.
Expert Columns
Biznet Gio scales cloud performance for AI era with AMD
Generative AI fuels alarming surge in intimate image abuse
Five hard truths about enterprise AI heading into 2026
2026: AI turns inward as virtualisation is rewritten
The next phase of AI infrastructure: consistency, cost and consolidation
Why culture and collaboration matter more than ever in IT partnerships
Integrating AppSec for efficient DevSecOps
September Patch Tuesday: Microsoft addressing 176 vulnerabilities
Golden age of human imagination
Open ecosystems are powering the future of intelligent observability
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Exclusive: Grafana Lab's Jen Villa on targeting the AI observability gap
Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings
Beyond silicon: AMD evolves AI processor performance, makes play for investment trillions
Commvault SHIFT New York outlines deeper cloud recovery
Helm 4 marks 10 years with major features for Kubernetes
Recent Open source News
Government births, deaths and marriages IT project halted
RNZ understands multiple deadlines have been missed after officials tried to buy an off-the-shelf system and customise it.
Spark commences 5G standalone network build in New Zealand
Spark has announced it is the first telecommunications and digital services provider in New Zealand to commence its 5G standalone network build.
GeoNet partners with AWS in providing valuable data globally
First in New Zealand to release its research datasets on the Registry of Open Data on Amazon Web Services (AWS), using AWS' Open Data Sponsorship Program.
OSS Group appoints Devon 'Mac' Stewart as cloud services manager
Devon 'Mac' Stewart appointed as cloud services manager at OSS Group, leading ongoing solutions development & partnering with public cloud providers.
CERT NZ helps open source community with upgrade of Samba
A collaboration between CERT NZ, Catalyst and the open source community has created a major update for Samba, making it more secure.
Vodafone NZ buys remaining stake in retail joint venture
Vodafone New Zealand has purchased the remaining 50% stake in the specialist joint venture (JV) with private equity company Millennium Corp.
2021 Open source Awards celebrate best NZ has to offer
Winners of the 2021 NZ Open Source Awards celebrate the innovation in arts, education, science, social services, and software industries.
University of Auckland selects AWS as strategic cloud provider
The University of Auckland has chosen Amazon Web Services as its strategic cloud provider for digital transformation.
Catalyst Cloud brings open source-based web hosting to NZ
The platform, which utilises Catalyst Cloud's hosting infrastructure and amazee.io's open source hosting platform called Lagoon, based on Kubernetes.
Catalyst Cloud becomes NZ's first Kubernetes Certified Service Provider
Catalyst Cloud has become New Zealand's first Kubernetes Certified Service Provider, marking a major milestone in the country's cloud computing industry.
The NZ Open source Awards winners announced!
The winners of the 2018 New Zealand Open source Awards were revealed at a sold-out gala at Wellington's Te Papa, highlighting excellence in various categories.
Disruptive tech to shape future of commercial real estate
Commercial real estate investors will need to tackle the speed of change and the struggle of infrastructure to keep up.
Pure Storage adds power to Kiwi VR/AI workspace
The partnership includes the installation of a Kubernetes cluster backed by high-performance storage to accelerate the training of AI models.
Nominate your pick now for the NZ Open source Awards
Nominations are now open for the seventh New Zealand Open source Awards, celebrating significant Kiwi contributions to free and open source software.
AI-DAY: Is artificial intelligence the answer to pest control?
New Zealand's AI-DAY event showcased the unconventional use of AI for pest control, including a device that lures and eliminates predators.
SMBs struggle to set up shop due to slow internet speeds
A Reckon survey reveals that one in three Australian small businesses struggle to set up due to poor government support and slow internet speeds.
Gartner recognises Kony as a leader for mobile app development platforms
Kony serves more than 250 million mobile app users worldwide every day and manages more than 3.4 billion user sessions annually.
Red Hat unveils 'secure, reliable and innovative' Linux platform
Red Hat launches Enterprise Linux 7.3, boosting enterprise IT with enhanced security and disaster recovery innovations.
2016 New Zealand Open source Awards celebrate thriving technical sector
The winners of the 2016 New Zealand Open Source Awards have been announced, showcasing the country's top contributors and projects.
New managing director for Amadeus, looks to strengthen NZ focus
Gay will be responsible for growing Amadeus' distribution business and supporting key industry partnerships in the region.