Obsidian toasts open source with free beer

Open Source software supplier Obsidian Systems invites OS enthusiasts, developers, geeks and friends, to the next Free Beer Session on 27 August 2015. This session, the 17th in the series, will offer delegates fresh insight into the open source industry, challenges...

The beekeeping open source model

By default the open source software business model features principles or ideals that make it an attractive proposition for businesses of all sizes. Experts in the growing field believe that OS’ ‘beekeeper model’ exposes the investor to several fundamentals that...

Governments must leverage Open Source

Transformation is at the heart of government agenda, with service delivery improvement key among transformation initiatives. Embracing technology as an enabler of service delivery across the different spheres of government can assist with providing more effect and...

Open source equates to innovation

A new report on the popular Web site Information Is Beautiful shows just how many-millions of lines of software are running behind the scenes in products we all take for granted. Some of the heavyweight operating systems and application packages are on the list, but...

Global demand for Linux skills grows

Professionals with experience in open source operating systems are in high demand, according to the annual Jobs Report by the Linux Foundation. The report shows that enterprises around the world are increasingly dependent on Linux in all corners of their business and...

Senwes migrates from Unix to Linux

When Senwes, one of the largest grain handling companies in the southern hemisphere, decided to upgrade its main data centre and disaster recovery site, it was looking for flexibility. The company required a flexible and scalable solution that would allow it to easily...