Open source projects and products have the potential to significantly transform local government services by reducing costs and increasing flexibility. A prominent example of a thriving open source initiative is LocalGov Drupal. However, not all open source projects are suitable for councils, so
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December 19, 2024SonarSource SA, operating under the name Sonar, has recently signed an agreement to acquire Tidelift Inc., a company specializing in the management of open-source components. This acquisition will significantly enhance Sonar's ability to secure software supply chains by integrating
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