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Modelling Toeplitz Networks with SageMath

A Toeplitz network refers to a graph that has a comparable regularity in its structure. SageMath is an excellent tool for facilitating the creation, analysis, and visualisation of graphs. Hence, SageMath can be used to effectively model Toeplitz networks and get insights into their structural characteristics, leading to advancements in network design and analysis.

It's the Age of AI Agents!

Businesses must get ready to work with AI agents if they want to stay competitive. Many have already adopted them, while others are gearing up to do so. These agents will soon be part of almost every organisation, making up a large global digital workforce.

Building Machine Learning Models with Scikit-learn

Scikit-learn scores over other machine learning libraries because it is easy to use, comes with a comprehensive feature set, has strong community support, and is customisable. Here's a quick look at its features and use cases.

SageMath: Deeper Insights into Cybersecurity

In the previous article in this SageMath series (published in the January 2025 issue of OSFY), we concluded our discussion of classical encryption techniques and moved on to the exploration of modern cryptography by looking at symmetric-key cryptography. In this ninth article in the series, we will continue the focus on symmetric-key cryptography.

Why You Should Go for Grafana

Explore the main characteristics of Grafana, the open source analytics and visualisation tool for application in the Internet of Things, and see how it compares with other similar popular tools.

Metaverse and Digital Twins: Partnering to Innovate

Let's explore Al-powered digital twin technology and the Metaverse, delving into what they promise, their limitations, and how large language models and generative Al help address these challenges.

How Open Source LLMs are Shaping the Future of AI

The future of AI isn't locked behind proprietary paywalls—it's open and collaborative, with open source LLMs giving businesses the power to innovate on their own terms.

Netbooting a Large Language Model-based OS in an Ubuntu Live Server

This brief tutorial explores the wireless netbooting of the LLM model Gemini AI in an Ubuntu server.

NLP: Text Summarisation with Python

Here's a simple Python method based on the Natural Language Toolkit for extractive text summarisation in natural language processing.

MLOps vs AlOps: What, Where, and Why

MLOps and AIOps excel at driving efficiency and innovation in an organisation. Let's find out what they are, where they can be used, and why we should do so.

Setting Up a Status Page to Monitor Cloud Infrastructure

Cloud infrastructure must be continuously monitored to preempt service failures. Monitoror and Vigil are two excellent open source tools to help set up status pages for black box monitoring of IT infrastructure.

Working with Apache SINGA, the Deep Learning Library

Here's a short tutorial on how to install and configure Apache SINGA, the deep learning library that has been built for training machine learning models.

Automating Machine Learning with PyCaret

Learn how to use PyCaret, a low-code Python library, to automate the management of machine learning models.

Medallion Architecture: Helping Develop Agentic AI Solutions

We delve into the mechanics of medallion architecture, its relevance in the development of agentic AI solutions in partnership with Microsoft Autogen, and its usefulness in the domains of banking and financial services.

Unleashing the Power of Generative AI Agents with Open Source Software

By embracing open source frameworks and tools guided by a robust enterprise architecture strategy, organisations can build intelligent, adaptable, cost- effective AI solutions tailored to their needs.

"Open source networking solutions accelerate innovation"

Developed by Microsoft and its community partners eight years ago, SONIC claims to be the first open source networking software to run on multiple switches, with participation from several silicon chip vendors and hardware manufacturers. In an exclusive conversation, Ashay Krishna, Director Of Engineering, Microsoft, explains to OSFY's Yashasvini Razdan why organisations should adopt open source networking solutions, and the role the community plays in their adoption and growth.

Do Not Be Fooled By AI Hallucinations

All AI models, especially large language models (LLMs), are prone to hallucinating—that is, they sometimes give wrong or fictitious responses that appear correct. Experts recommend providing unambiguous prompts and cross-checking responses before making decisions based on them.

"TIDB supports scaling to millions of queries per second"

The inverse correlation between the need for data storage and the rate at which data is processed has led to companies searching for database management systems that can keep up with the rapid growth of data. In conversation with OSFY's Yashasvini Razdan, Bhanu Jamwal, Head of Presales and Solution Engineering, APAC, TiDB, explains how distributed open source databases like TiDB are an alternative for organisations dealing with massive and complex data requirements.

Generative AI Platforms: A Boon for the Academics and Research Communities

Classical teaching methods are poised to go through a total transformation with the advent of artificial intelligence. AI-based tools are already helping teachers, students and researchers to create accurate content and enhance their knowledge.

Massive Online Analysis: Harnessing the Power of Real-Time Data Streams

The ability to analyse and act upon data streams in real time can be a game-changer for businesses and organisations. Massive Online Analysis (MOA) is at the forefront of this revolution, offering a robust framework for real-time data stream mining. Let’s delve into the intricacies of MOA, exploring its capabilities, applications, and the impact it has on various industries.

Red Hat unveils Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Engine

Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Engine is a new edition of Red Hat OpenShift that offers a dedicated solution for organisations to leverage the virtualisation capabilities already available within Red Hat OpenShift.

Spring AI: A Door to GenAI Heaven for Java Developers

Let's explore the Spring AI framework and its advantages, and look at how it is helping Java developers adopt AI.

Significant security vulnerabilities drive the release of Rsync 3.4

Rsync, the widely used utility for incremental file transfers and synchronisation, has released version 3.4. This update isn't packed with exciting new features but is instead critical due to several newly disclosed security vulnerabilities.

NVIDIA puts Grace Blackwell at every AI developer's fingertips

NVIDIA has introduced NVIDIA Project DIGITS, a groundbreaking personal AI supercomputer designed to empower AI researchers, data scientists, and students NVIDIA® NVIDIA GRACE BLACKWELL with the immense capabilities of the NVIDIA Grace Blackwell platform.

Top Tools for DevOps, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Management in 2025

In 2025, organisations will continue to rely on open source tools to retain a competitive edge. We look at why the best tools for DevOps, cybersecurity and cloud management will remain relevant and how best to integrate them into your organisation.

CREW: Open source platform to improve human-AI interaction

As human-AI collaboration deepens, critical questions arise: How should humans and AI complement one another? What kind of feedback enhances AI training? How can trust in AI be optimised to balance collaboration without over-reliance? Researchers at Duke University are addressing these challenges through CREW-an innovative platform designed to advance human-AI teaming.

Red Hat completes the acquisition of Neural Magic

Red Hat, Inc., has announced the completion of its acquisition of Neural Magic, a trailblazer in software and algorithms that accelerate generative AI (GenAI) inference workloads.

The Do's and Don'ts for Software Architects

Here's a list of best practices for software architects as well as the common mistakes they should try not to fall prey to.

openSUSE's Tumbleweed introduces Wayland support for the LXQt desktop environment

The openSUSE Project has announced that its Tumbleweed rolling release distribution now includes Wayland support for users of the LXQt desktop environment.

A Guide for Software Architects: Common Mistakes and Best Practices

Software architects play an invaluable role in the digital transformation of an organisation. To make a mark, they must imbibe certain qualities and avoid common errors.