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 software (OSS), patterns of contribution, the value proposition of open source, and its sustainability as the community continues to face regulatory, geopolitical, and cybersecurity hurdles.  ..read more

After careful consideration, the Linux Foundation and the WasmCon Program Committee have decided to reschedule WasmCon 2024. Originally slated to take place June 24 & 25 in Seattle, WasmCon will now be held alongside KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America this fall in Salt Lake City. The new dates for WasmCon 2024 are November 11 & 12 ..read more

The CNCF 2023 Annual Survey, in its 11th iteration, provides a comprehensive examination of cloud native technologies. Conducted by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and Linux Foundation Research, the survey provides insights into cloud native community dynamics and serves open source technology users through data-driven insights. Spanning from August to December 2023, the survey comprised 59 questions on cloud native computing, containers, Kubernetes, cybersecurity, and WebAssembly. The dataset, representing diverse vertical industries, company sizes, and geographic regions, evalu ..read more

On April 16, the Linux Foundation published the 2024 State of Tech Talent Report, a comprehensive examination of global trends in technology talent acquisition, retention, and management. It explores current technical skills development considerations and organizational strategies amid emerging technologies and economic challenges. In short, it’s a must-read for anyone seeking to better understand the current tech talent landscape.  ..read more

The recent attempted XZ Utils backdoor (CVE-2024-3094) may not be an isolated incident as evidenced by a similar credible takeover attempt intercepted by the OpenJS Foundation, home to JavaScript projects used by billions of websites worldwide. The Open Source Security (OpenSSF) and OpenJS Foundations are calling all open source maintainers to be alert for social engineering takeover attempts, to recognize the early threat patterns emerging, and to take steps to protect their open source projects ..read more

Open Source Networks as Enablers of Global Digital Cooperation Once again, as part of its ongoing effort to create awareness of open source as a digital public good and an accelerator of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Linux Foundation is pleased to participate in the OSPOs for Good Symposium, a must-attend event organized by the UN-Office of the Information and Communications Technology, the Office of the UN Secretary-General's Technology Envoy, OSPO++, and Open Forum Europe ..read more

We are excited to present the latest updates and highlights from the Linux Foundation in our March newsletter. This month’s edition is packed with information--a new project announcement, an important survey, exclusive training discounts, upcoming event details, and much more. Another month brimming with opportunities for learning, growth and vibrant community engagement ..read more

Early bird tickets are now available for Xen Summit 2024, running June 4-6 in Lisbon, Portugal. We are thrilled to announce that early bird tickets are now available for Xen Summit 2024, coming to Lisbon, Portugal from June 4-6. Hosted by the Linux Foundation, Xen Summit promises to be more than just an event—it's a celebration of the open-source spirit that unites the Xen project community and an opportunity to immerse yourself in an environment where collaboration is not just encouraged, but celebrated. Xen Summit Schedule Announced Check out the great talks we have planned during the even ..read more

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The Open Networking and Edge Summit (ONE Summit) isn’t just another industry event. It’s a gateway to the future, a platform where network decision-makers from Access to Edge to Cloud convene to tackle challenges, explore opportunities, and delve into the groundbreaking world of open source networking. But this year, ONE Summit takes things a step further by focusing on the transformative power of AI. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this event. Register today before the price increases on March 31!  ..read more