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The Ultimate Guide to Open source

A curated Asian 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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Regional stories with direct local relevance

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Research and market analysis connected to Open source

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Interviews

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Recent Open source News

Taiwan HPC centre NCHC joins global iRODS Consortium
Big Data

Taiwan HPC centre NCHC joins global iRODS Consortium

Taiwan's National Centre for High-Performance Computing joins the global iRODS Consortium to bolster secure, scalable research data management.

Thu, 29th Jan 2026

Singapore, Shenzhen trial cross-border data platform
DataCentre infrastructure

Singapore, Shenzhen trial cross-border data platform

Singapore and Shenzhen launch a blockchain-based data validation trial, starting with cross-border checks on business owners' credit reports.

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

Agnes AI tops 5m users, launches open-source SEA LLM
App Store

Agnes AI tops 5m users, launches open-source SEA LLM

Singapore's Agnes AI hits 5m users in six months and open-sources its SEA-focused 8B-language model to cut reliance on foreign tech stacks.

Thu, 15th Jan 2026

Ant International powers SME growth with AI fintech
Small Business

Ant International powers SME growth with AI fintech

Ant International taps AI-driven fintech to power over 2 billion cross-border payments and turbocharge SME growth in emerging markets.

Wed, 14th Jan 2026

ADLINK pairs ABOS with modules to meet IoT security rules
Semiconductors

ADLINK pairs ABOS with modules to meet IoT security rules

ADLINK preloads ABOS with IoT security licence on selected modules, easing compliance with Japan's JC-STAR and the EU's Cyber Resilience Act.

Mon, 12th Jan 2026

Mitsubishi Electric becomes Linux Foundation gold member
Cloud Services

Mitsubishi Electric becomes Linux Foundation gold member

Mitsubishi Electric has upgraded to gold status at the Linux Foundation, deepening its role in open source projects across global industries.

Mon, 12th Jan 2026

Indosat hailed among top Southeast Asia workplaces
Leadership

Indosat hailed among top Southeast Asia workplaces

Indosat has been named to the 2025 Fortune Best Companies to Work For Southeast Asia list, the only Indonesian telecoms operator recognised.

Fri, 9th Jan 2026

Sirisoft & Red Hat champion automation for AI-ready IT
Virtualisation

Sirisoft & Red Hat champion automation for AI-ready IT

Sirisoft and Red Hat urge Thai enterprises to treat automation as core AI-ready IT infrastructure, redefining ROI beyond simple cost cuts.

Wed, 7th Jan 2026

VPBank completes major Temenos upgrade on Red Hat OpenShift cloud
Virtualisation

VPBank completes major Temenos upgrade on Red Hat OpenShift cloud

VPBank has upgraded to the latest Temenos platform on Red Hat OpenShift, enhancing scalability and efficiency for over 17 million customers in under 24 hours.

Fri, 14th Nov 2025

Indosat launches AI semantic search with Google Cloud support
Marketing Technologies

Indosat launches AI semantic search with Google Cloud support

Indosat has introduced an AI-powered Semantic Search in its apps, using Google Cloud's Vertex AI to personalise service and product recommendations for users.

Sat, 23rd Aug 2025

Exclusive: OCBC's 20-year data & AI innovation journey
Insurance

Exclusive: OCBC's 20-year data & AI innovation journey

OCBC's 20-year investment in data underpins over 30 AI applications, boosting efficiency and cutting costs across its banking services.

Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Akamai releases Defenders' Guide 2025 for APJ region
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Akamai releases Defenders' Guide 2025 for APJ region

Akamai Technologies has launched the Defenders' Guide 2025, a comprehensive report for APJ cybersecurity professionals facing rising cyber threats.

Wed, 12th Feb 2025

ZTE's Meng Wei Elected Chairman of LF AI & Data
Job moves

ZTE's Meng Wei Elected Chairman of LF AI & Data

ZTE's Director of Standards and Open Source Strategy, Meng Wei has been elected as Chairman of the Governing Board of the Linux Foundation AI and Data.

Thu, 15th Jun 2023

Why personalised CX will pay off for Asia's banks
Fintech

Why personalised CX will pay off for Asia's banks

In just a few years, well-funded fintech firms, mobile wallets, trading apps and digital-only banks have revolutionised the centuries-old banking industry.

Thu, 2nd Jun 2022

Alibaba Cloud backs Singapore SMEs during COVID-19 struggles
Delivery service

Alibaba Cloud backs Singapore SMEs during COVID-19 struggles

Alibaba Cloud sees over 50% surge in demand for cloud technologies from SMEs in Singapore due to COVID-19 Circuit Break measures.

Wed, 26th Aug 2020

Skilled employment in tech roles to boost Thailand 4.0
Employment

Skilled employment in tech roles to boost Thailand 4.0

Thailand's strong business fundamentals and government agenda will drive the country into the new era of Thailand 4.0, says report.

Tue, 17th Dec 2019

Cloud to drive next wave of DX in Indonesia
Digital Transformation

Cloud to drive next wave of DX in Indonesia

Indonesia's next wave of digital transformation will be driven by cloud technology, with enterprises investing IDR 445 trillion by 2018, says IDC.

Wed, 21st Nov 2018

Acronis and CloudLinux release data security solution
CloudLinux

Acronis and CloudLinux release data security solution

Acronis partners with CloudLinux to launch CloudLinux Backup for Imunify360, a robust, cloud-based data protection solution designed for Linux Web servers.

Fri, 26th Jan 2018

Indonesian cloud hosting firm Dewaweb to provide CloudLinux web server security
CloudLinux

Indonesian cloud hosting firm Dewaweb to provide CloudLinux web server security

CloudLinux has selected Indonesia's Dewaweb hosting company to deliver AI-powered web server security to customers in Indonesia.

Thu, 30th Nov 2017

Inspur signs up to ONOS project for stronger data center SDN
OpenStack

Inspur signs up to ONOS project for stronger data center SDN

Inspur has joined the Open Network Operating System (ONOS) project as a collaborator, pledging its support to provide better data center networking.

Fri, 1st Sep 2017

Job Moves