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An Interview with Frédéric Desbiens, Eclipse SDV ThreadX SIG Lead This year, the Eclipse Software Defined Vehicle Working Group founded a Special Interest Group (SIG) on Eclipse ThreadX , a versatile and mature RTOS technology that has been at the forefront of embedded systems development since 1997. With a small...

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.

Setting the Stage for Open Source Collaboration Across Industries On 22-24 October in Mainz, Germany, the Eclipse Foundation’s new flagship conference, Open Community Experience (OCX) , gathered 430 open source enthusiasts from more than 35 countries. OCX 2024 featured a variety of collocated events addressing key topics in the open...

Peter LeVasseur Shares His Insights on the Future of Automotive Software and Fostering Adoption of Open Source Projects We had the pleasure of speaking with Peter (Pete) LeVasseur, an experienced professional in the automotive and embedded systems space. With over a decade of experience in automated driving, ADAS, and systems...

We sat down with Naci Dai and Andreas (“Andy”) Riexinger, the dynamic duo leading the charge as Hack MC and Hack MC Assistant for this year’s hackathon. Let's dive into their motivations, perspectives, and what makes this hackathon a standout opportunity for advancing the SDV ecosystem.

Open Community Experience (OCX) 2024 kicked off today in Mainz, Germany, alongside a handful of collocated events, including the Open Community for Automotive (OCA). Day one proved to be well worth the trip, as these four key takeaways illustrate. Takeaway #1: If GenAI Transforms Software Development, It Will Also Transform...

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).

An Interview with Leonardo Rossetti and Martin Schleicher, Co-Leads of the New Eclipse SDV Special Interest Group “Automotive Processes for Open Source Software” The Eclipse Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Working Group recently launched three Special Interest Groups (SIGs) focused on Rust, ThreadX, and Automotive Processes for Open Source Software (OSS)...

So, you’re thinking about attending the Open Community for Automotive (OCA) conference in Mainz, Germany? Let me save you the trouble. Sure, it sounds like an event packed with cutting-edge technologies, collaboration opportunities, and a chance to rub shoulders with industry innovators. But here’s why you should just stay home...

You haven’t made up your mind about whether you’ll attend? Here are three compelling reasons why it’s worth the trip to Mainz, Germany – a city with a rich history of technical innovation as the birthplace of modern book printing.