Open Source

As we announced back in September, the Eclipse Foundation is again collaborating with OpenLogic by Perforce to field the 2025 State of Open Source Survey, aimed at software professionals working with open source across all industries.

The 2024 IoT & Embedded Developer Survey Report is here! This 10th annual survey, conducted by the Eclipse Foundation in collaboration with the Eclipse IoT , Sparkplug , and Oniro Working Groups, and the Eclipse ThreadX project, offers a compelling snapshot of the trends and technologies shaping the IoT and...

With the recent publication of the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) in the EU official journal, a 3 year race now begins for compliance by the global technology industry. This legislation sets new cybersecurity requirements that manufacturers and the open source projects they rely upon must meet. The open source...

While the so-called "Draghi Report", published by the European Commission in September 2024, primarily focuses on the transition to low- and zero-carbon mobility, it also provides valuable insights on SDVs and, implicitly, open source*, which we summarised in this post.

This is the first blog post in a series about OSPOs. An Open Source Program Office, aka OSPO, is the accepted name given to a designated group within an organisation that manages the use of open source software (OSS). Whether it is a dedicated team or a virtual team, the...

In the flourishing garden of modern technology, open source software has become ubiquitous, finding its way into every corner of an organisation. However, managing and leveraging open source within an organisation requires not just participation, but also strong governance. Enter the Open Source Program Office (OSPO), the dedicated hub for...

On September 24, the HiPEAC European project brought together around 20 researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers for a focused consultation on the evolving role of open source software (OSS).

As we approach the Open Community Experience (OCX), scheduled to take place from 22-24 October in Mainz, Germany, my anticipation and excitement continues to build. This event marks a new chapter for our community, with a fresh conference format that I believe will bring even more value to all of...

Today marks an important milestone for the open source community. As open source software continues to drive innovation across industries, ensuring its relevance and compliance with emerging regulations has never been more critical.  To address these challenges, the Eclipse Foundation is proud to announce the formal launch of the Open...

Earlier this year, a significant group of open source foundations including Apache Software Foundation, Blender Foundation, PHP Foundation, Python Software Foundation, Rust Foundation, and the Eclipse Foundation – joined forces to launch an exciting new initiative. This initiative aims to help all open source participants navigate and comply with governmental...