Open source is now the standard for the software industry. Proprietary software is no longer the Goliath it once was. As the demand for more transparency yet better security increases, the challenges ...

Proprietary software is owned by a single entity and protected by copyright laws. It is usually sold for a profit, and its source code is kept confidential, meaning that users are not allowed to ...

As we move into 2025, open source software (OSS) remains central to digital innovation across industries. However, its widespread adoption brings heightened security challenges and evolving regulatory ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. In today's digital era, open-source companies are more than just tech entities; they are ...

Open source enters 2026 as core enterprise infrastructure, with growing pressure around sustainability, governance, funding, ...

In a world that’s increasingly dominated by software, the role of open source in shaping the technology landscape continues to grow. To keep up, open-source giants are reshaping the future of ...

Deepak Syal, IAM Top 300 Patent Strategist, Singapore Entrepreneur of the Year, Edison award, Red Herring Top 100, Co-Founder @GreyB. According to Howard Rheingold, “Open source production has shown ...

The popular Java library for logging error messages in applications is one of the most deployed pieces of open-source software (OSS). But it wasn’t until December ...

Open-source software tools are increasing in popularity because of the multiple advantages they provide including lower upfront software and hardware costs, lower total-cost-of-ownership, lack of ...

More than 10 years ago, the trend toward permissive licensing was so pronounced that RedMonk analyst James Governor declared, “Younger [developers] today are about POSS—post open source software.