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MongoDB to Redis: the repeating pattern of open source licence changes from 2018-2024. Learn warning signs, predict which projects change next, and plan infrastructure proactively.
Migration and Risk Assessment Playbook for CTOs – Evaluating Redis to Valkey and Terraform to OpenTofu Switches
Practical migration framework for CTOs assessing Redis to Valkey and Terraform to OpenTofu switches. Decision trees, compliance audits, and execution guides.
Open Source Governance Models: How Linux Foundation and PostgreSQL Prevent Vendor Control
Explore how governance structures determine open source viability. Learn Linux Foundation, PostgreSQL, and fork success patterns to prevent vendor lock-in.
Cloud Provider Economics and the Open Source Freeloading Debate – AWS, Managed Services and Sustainability
Examining the economic tension between open source maintainers and cloud providers, exploring the ‘freeloading’ claim and sustainable funding models.
HashiCorp Terraform OpenTofu and the IBM Acquisition Wild Card for Infrastructure as Code
IBM’s $6.4B HashiCorp acquisition creates uncertainty for Terraform users. Compare OpenTofu’s open-source governance vs Terraform BSL. Migration guide included.
The Redis Valkey Fork – How Enterprises Rapidly Migrated After the SSPL License Change
Why enterprises migrated from Redis to Valkey after the March 2024 SSPL license change. Performance data, migration strategies, and cost savings.
Understanding Open Source Licenses – From Permissive BSD to Restrictive Business Source License and SSPL
Learn the critical differences between open source licenses (BSD, Apache, GPL) and source-available alternatives (BSL, SSPL) for informed infrastructure decisions.
The IDE Wars: Cursor’s $29B Bet, AI Code Security Crisis, and the Battle for Developer Productivity
Navigate the AI IDE landscape: Cursor’s record valuation, 45% security vulnerability crisis, productivity paradox, and enterprise decision frameworks for 2026.