Annual report highlights advances in security, infrastructure, and global policy engagement and underscores The ASF’s role as a steward of open source for the public good Wilmington, DE, August 27, 2025 – The Apache Software Foundation (The ASF), the global home of open source software the world relies on, today released its annual report for […] The post The Apache Software Foundation Strengthens Global Open Source Community with New Tools, Programs, and Contributor Support appeared ...| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
Community Over Code North America is just two weeks away, and we can’t wait to see many of you there! If you plan to attend and haven’t yet booked your hotel, please note that the room block deadline has been extended to August 27. Booking within the block helps the Foundation manage conference costs—your support […] The post ASF Plus One Newsletter: August 2025 appeared first on The Apache Software Foundation Blog.| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
First object store to support operational databases, now with major usability and compatibility enhancements Wilmington, DE – August 19, 2025 – The Apache Software Foundation (ASF), the global home of open source software the world relies on, today announced Apache Ozone 2.0.0, a major milestone for the cloud-native distributed object store built for big data, […] The post The Apache Software Foundation Announces Apache Ozone 2.0.0 appeared first on The Apache Software Foundation Blog.| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
ASF’s premier event dives into AI, security, data protection, geospatial intelligence, and next-generation search Wilmington, DE, August 18, 2025 – The Apache Software Foundation (ASF), the global home of open source software the world relies on, today announced the keynotes for Community Over Code North America. Formerly known as ApacheCon, Community Over Code North America […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
The world’s most popular operating systems and apps rely on open source software projects overseen by The Apache Software Foundation By Sally Khudairi, VP Sponsor Relations Apache software touches our lives every day — often without our being aware of it. From using mobile devices, to accessing websites, to banking online, to posting on social […] The post Individual Donors Help Keep Apache Software Free for Billions of Users Worldwide appeared first on The Apache Software Foundation Blog.| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
By Jarek Potiuk, Shahar Epstein, Elad Kalif, Brent Bovenzi, Pierre Jeambrun AI and Open Source? Does it even work? In the fast-evolving landscape of technology, the conversation around Artificial Intelligence often centers on its potential for automation and efficiency gains. But what about AI’s role within the collaborative world of open source? Can AI truly […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
Community Over Code Asia kicks off this week in Beijing, and we hope you’re able to attend whether in-person or virtually. Project highlights include first-time contributor spotlights, a new episode from the Plus One Podcast, and a call for help refreshing Apache.org. Plus, the ASF recognizes our sponsors and thanks Myrle Krantz for her service […] The post ASF Plus One Newsletter: July 2025 appeared first on The Apache Software Foundation Blog.| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
Well-written code ensures that open source software is functional, understandable, and accessible to contributors, which is essential for fostering collaboration and long-term sustainability. Just as important, ongoing maintenance—fixing bugs, updating dependencies, and improving security—keeps an open source project reliable and relevant in a rapidly evolving technical landscape. Without continuous care, even the most innovative open […] The post First-Time ASF Contributors Help Foster...| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) extends its deepest gratitude to Myrle Krantz for her many years of leadership, vision, and tireless service to the Foundation—most recently in the role of VP Infrastructure. Myrle’s ASF journey began in 2015, when she joined the Apache Fineract project during its early incubation phase. She quickly took on organizational […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
By Sally Khudairi, VP Sponsor Relations Supporting the ASF advances our legacy of stewarding billions of dollars in community-developed open source software for the public good at 100% no charge For more than 25 years, The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) has been at the forefront of open source innovation, fostering communities, and making billions of […] The post How Sponsors Help ASF Steward Open Source for the Public Good appeared first on The Apache Software Foundation Blog.| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
Summer may be upon us, but there is no shortage of activity happening across the ASF universe. The schedule for Community Over Code North America has been released including keynote speakers. There are only 2 more days to take advantage of early bird registration rates – save $100 USD until June 28 – so don’t […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
By Brian Proffitt, ASF VP Marketing & Publicity The impact of climate change has made itself felt globally, and the impact is most keenly felt by those who live and work in the developing nations. But while many analysts and policy makers think about the economic and infrastructure effects of climate change, the fact is […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
Flagship event of the ASF unites open source and project contributors for detailed sessions, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities Wilmington, DE – June 23, 2025 – The Apache Software Foundation (ASF), the global home of open source software the world relies on, today announced the schedule for Community Over Code North America. As the flagship […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
The schedule for Community Over Code North America has been released and early bird registration rates are in effect until June 28. This month the ASF welcomes two new Top-Level Projects that have graduated from the Apache Incubator. Community The schedule is now available for Community Over Code North America, happening September 11-14 in Minneapolis. […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
Newest TLPs enable seamless management for data and AI workloads Wilmington, DE – June 3, 2025 – The Apache Software Foundation (ASF), the global home of open source software the world relies on, today announced that Apache Gravitino and Apache StormCrawler have graduated from incubation and are now Top-Level Projects (TLP). Apache Gravitino is a […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) Board of Directors has selected Jeff Jirsa as Executive Vice President, ASF Board of Directors. Jirsa succeeds David Nalley, who served as Executive Vice President following his four-year tenure as President of the ASF. Jirsa’s work at the ASF includes many years as a committer and PMC member of the […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
The ASF has elected a new Board of Directors and welcomed 45 new members as we ready ourselves for FY2025 that kicks off May 1. While the CFPs for Community Over Code NA and Asia have closed, applications for travel assistance are still being accepted. We would also like to welcome our new EVP, Jeff […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
The ASF welcomes the following new Members who were elected during the annual ASF Members Meeting on 6 March 2025: Adam Saghy, Alina Kazi, Benjamin Marwell, Caleb Rackliffe, Daniel Augusto Veronezi Salvador, Dinesh Joshi, Dong Lin, Ed Espino, Eric Barboni, Floor Drees, Gang Wu, Houston Putman, Huajie Wang, Jan Friedrich, Jason Gerlowski, Jingsong Lee, […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
In open source software development, the source code of a project is publicly available, enabling anyone to inspect, debug, and contribute fixes. This allows developers worldwide to help identify and patch bugs, improving functionality, user experience, security, performance, and ensuring regulatory compliance is met. Tools like GitHub Issues and mailing lists are used across ASF […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
This month ASF Initiatives was launched, a new fundraising program to support mission critical initiatives for open source projects. We are excited that Alpha-Omega has seed-funded the first effort in the fundraising program – the Tooling Initiative – and hope others will join the effort. Applications for travel assistance to Community Over Code Asia are […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
Newest TLP provides high performance shuffling services for cloud native architectures Wilmington, DE – March 13, 2025 – The Apache Software Foundation (ASF), the global home of open source software the world relies on, today announced that Apache Uniffle has graduated from incubation and is now a Top-Level Project (TLP). Apache Uniffle is a high […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
Author: Nadia Jiang, co-chair of Community Over Code Asia, PMC Member of Apache Answer On behalf of the Conference planning team, we are pleased to announce that the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) will be hosting the Community Over Code Asia 2025 event July 25-27, 2025, in Beijing, China. Community Over Code is the annual convention […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) held its Annual Members’ Meeting today. The following individuals were elected to the ASF Board of Directors: The ASF thanks Willem Ning Jiang, Jeff Jirsa, and Craig Russell for their service, and welcomes our new and returning directors. An overview of the ASF’s governance, along with the complete list of […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
In this month’s Plus One, ASF President Ruth Suehle reflects on recent events that took place across the open source ecosystem that underscored the importance of collaboration – increasingly important as policy and regulatory changes impacting software development unfold. Community Over Code dates have been set for Asia and North America, so be sure to […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
Latest release of Apache Ignite makes it easier to build, deploy, and manage high-performance distributed applications Wilmington, DE – February 24, 2025 – The Apache Software Foundation (ASF), the all-volunteer developers, stewards, and incubators of more than 320 active open source projects and initiatives, today announced Apache Ignite® 3.0. Ignite, a distributed database for high-performance […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
Open source web framework for Java provides performance and security enhancements in latest release Wilmington, DE – February 18, 2025 – The Apache Software Foundation (ASF), the all-volunteer developers, stewards, and incubators of more than 320 active open source projects and initiatives, today announced Apache Sling™ 13, a versatile framework for RESTful web applications. Sling […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
FOSDEM 2025 has come to a close, and it certainly was not without a lot of content and participation from ASF members, committers, and contributors! We asked ASF participants to provide summaries and observations from this year’s premier free software event, to share a small part of the work ASF community members do for open […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
On behalf of the Conference planning team, pleased to announce that the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) will be hosting the next North America Community Over Code event September 11-14, 2025 in Minneapolis, MN. Community Over Code is the annual convention of the ASF, offering a chance for the community to gather in person and showcase […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
We’re kicking off 2025 with the January edition of Plus One which includes new blogs, recently graduated projects, details about the ASF’s newest social channel and more. If you have an item you’d like to have included in a future newsletter, be sure to reach out to press@apache.org. Happy New Year! **To receive Plus One […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
Newly graduated projects include data streaming and team collaboration software Wilmington, DE – January 28, 2025 – The Apache Software Foundation (ASF), the all-volunteer developers, stewards, and incubators of more than 320 active open source projects and initiatives, today announced that Apache Answer™ and Apache StreamPark™ have graduated from incubation and are now Top-Level Projects […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
Open source software would not be possible without maintainers who dedicate their time and expertise to writing, maintaining and updating code to ensure software remains functional, secure, and up-to-date. From bug fixes and feature enhancements to regular testing and security enhancements, code contributors are essential to an open source community. This #FirstASFContribution post highlights contributors […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
We’re issuing the last Plus One Newsletter of the 2024 calendar year a bit early in hopes that we are all able to slow down and take some time away from work to be with family and friends this holiday season. We look forward to sharing more updates while welcoming a new year with the […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
At the ASF’s flagship Community Over Code North America conference in October 2024, keynote speakers underscored the vital role of open source communities in driving innovation, enhancing security, and adapting to new challenges. By highlighting the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) intensified focus on open source security, citing examples of open source-driven innovation, and […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
Apache Software Foundation (ASF) projects are driven by the enthusiasm and expertise of a global community collaborating on hundreds of projects. Across the ASF, thousands of people make contributions to projects every month. We want to tell the story of how some of those contributors got started. Today, The ASF is introducing the #FirstASFContribution campaign […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
Tomorrow (December 4 at 14:45 CET) Apache Software Foundation member and former Director Isabel Drost-Fromm will speak before the German Bundestag’s Committee on Digital Affairs as an expert in her own capacity at a hearing on the topic of open source. The following provides an overview of the prepared written testimony Drost-Fromm submitted in advance […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
Can you tell us a bit about the project? Apache CloudStack is an open source solution designed to deploy and manage large networks of virtual machines as a highly available, highly scalable cloud computing platform. CloudStack includes an intuitive user interface and rich API for managing compute, networking, software, and storage resources. CloudStack provides an orchestration […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
ICYMI: The ASF issued its inaugural Plus One newsletter in October. Plus One is a monthly bulletin that aims to showcase major milestones, news, events, and activities across the ASF project ecosystem. If you have an item you’d like to have included, reach out to press@apache.org. Sign up via the box below to get Plus […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
By: Ruth Suehle, ASF President Today I am honored to step up as the Apache Software Foundation’s new president and am appreciative of David Nalley’s service in the role over the last four years. It’s an extremely interesting time in the history of software, and I’m excited to help lead the ASF into that future. […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
Open source veteran and former Executive Vice President Ruth Suehle named ASF President Wilmington, DE – November 25, 2024 – The Apache Software Foundation (ASF), the all-volunteer developers, stewards, and incubators of more than 320 active open source projects and initiatives, today announced the appointment of Ruth Suehle as its new president, succeeding David Nalley […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
Can you tell us a bit about the project? Apache Tika is an open source content detection and analysis framework written in Java. It detects and extracts metadata and text from over a thousand different file types. In addition to providing a Java library, Tika has server and command-line editions suitable for use from other programming […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
