This week we introduced an updated visual identity for the Eclipse Foundation, including a refreshed look and feel across eclipse.org . As Europe’s largest open source foundation, we support a global community working on software-defined vehicles, open source AI, cybersecurity and regulatory compliance, dataspaces, open hardware, cloud native technologies, package...
In early November 2025, the Eclipse Foundation Security Team delivered the second part of our security training for developers for the second time. This part included updates from the first time we delivered the training in June. For those who could not attend or are just now learning about the...
Welcome to issue number three hundred and eight of Hashtag Jakarta EE! Last week, I spoke at Aviero Open Source Connect and Devoxx Morocco 2025. This concluded a very busy November for me. Conference season slows down in December, and I have only two events planned. First up is JakartaOne...
This was my eight visit to Morocco and second time to Marrakech. Devoxx Morocco is one of my absolute favorite conferences and the 2025 edition was no exception. The relaxed vibe of this conference is awesome, the food is excellent, not to mention the location. This year, Rustam and I...
At the Eclipse Foundation, we believe that open source thrives when organisations give back through contributions ranging from reporting issues, writing code, and financial support. Open Elements exemplifies this commitment. As both a sponsor and active participant in the Adoptium Working Group , the company demonstrates how even small teams...
Last week, I was invited by my colleagues at Eclipse Research to do a talk at Aveiro Open Source Connect. Rosaria and André opened the show with an introduction to Open Source best practices, licenses, and how Eclipse Research helps in EU Research projects. I followed up with at talk...
The world of smart devices is experiencing a technological convergence. From your wrist to your smart home, the demand for seamless, intelligent experiences is driving innovation, and with it, the need for an open, secure, and European-governed platform. As an open source initiative, our success is built entirely on the...
The “ Open Source Stewards and the Cyber Resilience Act ” white paper explores a new role introduced by the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA): the open source steward. This is a newly introduced actor that doesn’t fit neatly into the existing categories of manufacturers or distributors but still carries...
Welcome to issue number three hundred and seven of Hashtag Jakarta EE! This week, I participated in two events. First up was Aveiro Open Source Connect where I talked about how we develop specifications at Eclipse Foundation in general, and Jakarta EE specifically. From there, the journey continued to Marrakech...
It is not every day that an open source developer tool receives recognition from outside its own ecosystem. This week, Eclipse Theia AI was awarded the 2025 CODiE Award for Best Open Source Development Tool, a distinction granted by the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA). For those unfamiliar, the...