Markets and Markets, Inc., reports that the market for services around open source software is set to grow by 16.2% CAGR to $54.1 billion by 2027 (via OpenPR). Key segments include managed services, small- to medium-sized enterprises, the Asia Pacific region.
Information Age Names Open Source as Top Tech Trend for 2024
Information Age has listed open source as a “transformative trend” in tech for 2024.
While it’s arguably less of a new trend than it is a continuing one, the article does point out increasing regulator involvement (in the EU, anyway), as well increased competition for developers of closed systems.
Canonical Pro Available on AWS Public Cloud
If you took advantage of Canonical’s free Ubuntu Pro subscriptions (as reported in Jan. 27th’s headlines), you may be pleased to know that it’s now available on the Amazon Web Service public cloud (courtesy of TechRepublic).
Open Source Payroll List includes Standalone, Suite Solutions
TechRepublic also published a list of top FOSS payroll solutions. With a mix of both dedicated payroll applications as well as broader business suites, anyone considering using open source for this function will find something to like.
Top Project Management Tool List Includes FOSS Options for Waterfall, Agile, and Bonus CRM
Three open Source options appeard in TechRepublic’s list of best on-premises project management software. While big-hitters OpenProject (Waterfall) and Taiga (Agile) are present, a pleasant surprise is ActiveCollab. Its inclusion of lightweight CRM functionality makes it will worth a look for SMBs. In addition, Tuleap offers another option for Agile management well-suited for product development rather than traditional start-to-finish project management.
ServerWatch Posts Introduction to Virtual Machines
To complement the knowledge you gained from the introductory container article we posted on April 1th, will educate the unfamiliar with the technology, which still has many useful applications.
OnlyOFFICE’s DocSpace Provides Secure Collaboration
OnlyOFFICE, a leading document authoring and collaboration platform, has launched DocSpace per TechTimes. This enhancement allows administrators to create custom permission-based “rooms” for users to collaborate in, as well as other security updates such as data privacy compliance (GDPR, HIPAA), strong encryption, and support for 2-Factor Authentication.
Times of India Discusses Open Source’s Impact on Business
A piece by The Times of India may be shorter than its byline implies, but nonetheless provides some useful advice for businesses using or considering open source. That said, most business are already using open source, either directly or indirectly, whether they know it or not.
Android Authority’s Highlights FOSS Alternatives to Slack
Speaking of Mattermost, it and its FOSS Zulip found mention in Android Authority’s list of best Slack alternatives. For these two solutions, the ability to self-host the open source versions, as well as the lack of any restrictions on content, were front and center.
Mattermost Levels Up with Improved Generative AI
While at a foundational level AI is covered extensively in other news outlets. But as it pertains to this site the current trend is adding generative AI, or AI that creates content its own content, to existing applications. For example, Mattermost announced that it’s upping its investment in AI in its collaboration platform (via OpenSourceForU). Areas of focus include support for different AI engines, functional intelligence (i.e. automating specific business roles), and domain-focused AI (tuning the AI for specific industries).
foss4biz.com 