Research, LF Research, Open Source, Blog, 2024, OpenSearch, linux blog, Open Source Ecosystem and Governance

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

The Linux Foundation | Sep 19, 2024

Open Source, 2024, OpenSearch

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

The Linux Foundation | Sep 17, 2024

Open Source, Blog, Interoperability, 2024, Sustainability and Green Initiatives

New Report from the Linux Foundation and Natural Resources Canada: Open Source and Energy Interoperability

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The Linux Foundation | Sep 6, 2024

Compliance and Security, Linux, Open Source, Blog, 2024

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 Linux Foundation | Sep 4, 2024

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

Irving Wladawsky-Berger | Sep 3, 2024

Projects, Open Source, Newsletter, Blog

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

The Linux Foundation | Aug 26, 2024

cybersecurity

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

Ibrahim Haddad | Aug 15, 2024

Open Source, Announcements, Newsletter, Blog, 2024

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

The Linux Foundation | Jul 24, 2024

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

Cailean Osborne | Jul 22, 2024

software development

Linux Foundation Projects Academy Software Foundation and Alliance for OpenUSD Make an Impact at SIGGRAPH 2024

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The Linux Foundation | Jul 22, 2024

software development

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

Nithya Ruff | Jul 16, 2024

LF Research, Blog, confidential computing challenges

The Challenges and Rewards of Confidential Computing

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The Linux Foundation | Jul 11, 2024

software development

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

The Linux Foundation | Jul 11, 2024

Research, LF Research, software development

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

Linux Foundation Research | Jul 2, 2024

Open Source, tech talent

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

The Linux Foundation | Jun 21, 2024

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

Irving Wladawsky-Berger | Jun 20, 2024

Projects, Training and Certification, Open Source, 2024

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

The Linux Foundation | Jun 17, 2024

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

Yoshiya Eto | Jun 7, 2024

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

Ashwin Ramaswami and Michael Maximilien (IBM Research) | Jun 6, 2024

How C2PA Helps Combat Misleading Information

With the rise of generative AI, users are increasingly flooded with content of unknown provenance. Generated content is cheap, easy to produce, and difficult to tell where the information comes from or whether it has been manipulated....  Read More

Ashwin Ramaswami | Jun 3, 2024

Cloud Native Computing Foundation, Open Source

Cloud Native Security Study: How Do You Secure Your Cloud Native Applications?

Hello! The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) is joining forces with LF Research to explore the security practices within the cloud native community. We are interested in learning from you about how your organization manages security...  Read More

Mike Dover | May 23, 2024

Compliance and Security

Meet LF Security: Your gateway to security-related efforts and projects across the Linux Foundation

One of our top priorities at the Linux Foundation is to enhance the security of the open source software ecosystem. At the LF, we have a variety of projects and programs that help to advance this goal of increased cybersecurity for all. To...  Read More

Hilary Carter | May 21, 2024

Announcements, Blog

Linux Foundation Newsletter: May 2024

We are excited to present the latest updates and highlights from the Linux Foundation in our May newsletter. In this month’s edition–project announcements, two important surveys in the field, exclusive training discounts, upcoming event...  Read More

The Linux Foundation | May 13, 2024

cybersecurity

What Human Capital Goes into Securing Software? Help Us Define Cybersecurity Job Roles in LF Research’s New Survey

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Anna Hermansen | May 10, 2024

Open Source

World of Open Source Global Spotlight Survey

The World of Open Source Global Spotlight study, now in its third year, continues the Linux Foundation’s annual investigation into open source trends around the world. This year's focus includes the use and consumption of open source...  Read More

Mike Dover | May 8, 2024