LINUX FOUNDATION RESEARCH

We’re investigating the impact of open source collaboration to solve the world’s most pressing challenges.

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About LF Research

LF Research publishes actionable and decision-useful insights into open source software, hardware, standards, and data based on empirical research methodologies. Through leveraging community networks, project databases, surveys, and qualitative findings, and through its commitment to best practices in primary research, Linux Foundation Research is the definitive home for data-driven insights into open source for the benefit of governments, enterprises, and society at large.

Pathways to Cybersecurity Best Practices in Open Source

This case study report from the Linux Foundation investigates the impacts of the Cyber Resilience Act on open source software.

 

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The 2025 Open Source Networking Study: The Role and Value of Open Source in the Networking Industry’s Software Stack

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LF Networking and LF Research collaborated to investigate trends and priorities in open source networking. The research team fielded a survey in early 2025 to those who are familiar with telecommunications, cloud, and enterprise networks, asking about open source use, opportunities, and challenges in the sector.
 
Survey findings show that open source software (OSS) is considered critical to the future of networking, with 92% of organizations prioritizing it for agility, innovation, and vendor independence. Cloud native adoption, AI integration, and demand for modular blueprints are rising, while skills gaps, complexity, and security remain key challenges in OSS transformation. Read the report for a full analysis of the findings!
 
Authors
  • Stephen Hendrick, The Linux Foundation
  • Ranny Haiby, The Linux Foundation
  • Foreword by Arpit Joshipura, The Linux Foundation
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