Linux Foundation Newsletter: October 2024
The October LF newsletter is packed with updates about can’t-miss events, learning opportunities , research updates, and more! Take a look at the highlights, mark your calendars, and don’t forget to register for the upcoming events! Read More
Key Challenges for Managing an OSPO in the Enterprise
Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) are becoming increasingly important as organizations across industries adopt open source software to drive innovation, collaboration, and cost-effectiveness. However, running an OSPO is not without its... Read More
The 2024 State of Open Source in Financial Services
Within the competitive financial services landscape, staying ahead isn’t just about keeping up with new technology. It requires actively engaging in the most influential and rapidly changing spaces, with open source being one of the most... Read More
Linux Foundation Newsletter: September 2024
What’s happening at the Linux Foundation? A lot! Our September newsletter is brimming with exciting announcements, from a new project joining the LF to can’t-miss events, new member benefits, training offers, research updates, and more.... Read More
Open Source Maturity in Europe: Milestones, Opportunities, and Pathways in 2024
Open source software (OSS) is at a critical juncture in Europe, offering significant potential to drive digital innovation, enhance security, and promote digital autonomy. The new Linux Foundation Research report, Open Source Maturity in... Read More
How the OpenSearch Software Foundation Will Ensure Long-Term Sustainability of the OpenSearch Project
Yesterday the Linux Foundation announced the launch of the OpenSearch Software Foundation, a community-driven initiative that will support OpenSearch and its search software, which is used by developers around the world to build search,... Read More
Do You Really Know What’s in Your Software Stack?
You wouldn’t purchase packaged food without an ingredient list, or accept a shipment without an inventory, but until recently, there has been little governance or standardization for documenting software components. This lack of... Read More
The 2024 State of Talent in the IT Sector
A few months ago the Linux Foundation (LF) published the “2024 State of Tech Talent Report,” a comprehensive analysis of talent management practices in the IT sector. The study is based on a web survey conducted by the LF and its partners... Read More
Linux Foundation Newsletter: August 2024
What’s new at the Linux Foundation? Plenty! Our August newsletter is packed with announcements from a new project joining the LF to must-attend events to training deals, research news, and so much more. Take in the end of summer... Read More
Combating Cyber Threats: The Power of Open Source
Introduction In the constantly evolving cybersecurity landscape, the discussion about the efficacy of open source software (OSS) remains active. I remember having this debate repeatedly since my early days of involvement in open source... Read More
Linux Foundation Newsletter: July 2024
What’s new at the Linux Foundation? Our July newsletter is loaded with announcements from projects to events to training deals to research. Dive into the midsummer highlights, mark your calendars, and secure your spot at events taking... Read More
What's Next for Open Source?: Workshop Highlights and Calls to Action to Inspire Progress for Global Sustainability
Earlier this month, a historic moment took place for open source, where it took center stage at the two-day "OSPOs for Good" symposium at the United Nations. Co-hosted by Kenya and Germany, experts from the worlds of open source,... Read More
Open Source at The United Nations: Reflections on the OSPOs For Good Symposium and “What’s Next?” Workshops
There is so much more ahead for all of us to do, to take the power of open source and apply it to the world of AI, the world of social good and to help make the world a better place. Read More
Linux Foundation, Apache Software Foundation, and OSPO++ Host Event to Accelerate the Impact of Open Source as Digital Public Goods
Multi-stakeholder event drives collaboration among delegates of the United Nations OSPOs for Good symposium. Read More
Why are Organizations Struggling to Implement Secure Software Development?
Most businesses and individuals are aware of the importance of cybersecurity when it comes to protecting organizational and personal data, and that hackers seek out software vulnerabilities when making their attacks. Read More
Technical Talent Under the Rising Sun
Globally, companies in the IT sector continue to struggle to recruit, train, and retain the specialized talent required to remain competitive. The 2024 State of Tech Talent Survey, fielded early this year by the Linux Foundation and LF... Read More
How Does the Linux Foundation Work and What Does it Do?
I’ve long been involved with the Linux Foundation (LF). In 2000, a consortium of companies, including IBM, HP, and Intel, founded the Open Source Development Labs (OSDL), a non-profit organization to support the continued development of... Read More
Linux Foundation Newsletter: June 2024
We are excited to present the latest updates and highlights from the Linux Foundation in our June newsletter, featuring project announcements, a new research report, three important surveys in the field, exclusive training discounts,... Read More
Insights and Lessons From a Linux Foundation Fellow: MyOpen Source Story, as Told by Mr. Yoshiya Eto
Note: This article is based on an email interview with Mr. Yoshiya Eto, a Fellow of The Linux Foundation. In the following text, “I” refers to Mr. Eto’s first-person narrative. The story starts with Mr. Eto’s university life. Read More
A Deep Dive into the Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance
A new Linux Foundation initiative, the Post-Quantum Cryptography Alliance (PQCA), launched in February 2024. The PQCA brings together industry leaders, researchers, and developers to work on open source software for post-quantum... Read More