Market dynamics led Redis to adopt a source-available license as cloud giants capitalized on its innovations without fair compensation, necessitating this shift for future sustainability.
Redis’ move to new licenses was not just about revenue, but to ensure its innovations weren’t just seen as commodities in the hands of larger tech players.
In defending the shift, Redis acknowledged similar moves by other companies like MongoDB and HashiCorp, highlighting a larger trend in the tech industry.
Despite the backlash from the open source community describing the changes as a 'bait and switch', Redis views this strategy as essential for its competitive edge.
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