The 10 coolest open-source software tools in 2025 (so far) include software for developing AI agentic applications, querying ...

Arguments about what is and isn’t “open source” are often resolved by deferring to the Open Source Initiative (OSI): If a piece of software is available under a license rubber stamped as ...

Open source software (OSS) refers to source code that anyone can freely use, modify and distribute. The goals of OSS are unrestricted access and collaboration.

Challenges can arise when snippets or lines of code within proprietary products contain open source code, which developers rely on because it is easy to use and free. In fact, a 2025 study by software ...

More than 1 in 4 organizations spend between $100,000 and $500,000 in audit penalties annually, according to a joint study by ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Open-source software powers the majority of today’s businesses. An estimated 70% to 90 ...

I n the world of technology, open source refers to software which is made publicly available, and is free for anyone to use or modify. It is a very popular approach to software development, enabling ...

Software provider SUSE's business model builds purpose and trust for both customers and employees, says Dirk-Peter van ...

A new survey reveals that nearly 80% of ITAM and SAM professionals are moving away from Oracle Java, citing cost hikes, audit ...

Both of these licensing models enable the user to fine tune and customize the AI model and avoid paying licensing fees. But there are additional considerations when choosing an open AI model versus a ...

Just over a year later, the project's direction has changed again, and Redis 8.0 is once more open source software, this time under the terms of the OSI-approved AGPLv3 license.