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An exclusive benefit for OIN community members, we've reduced patent risk with a new Linux System definition update, Table 12.The Linux System defines the coverage for OIN's one-of-a-kind patent cross-license between nearly 4,000 worldwide community members. This year’s update protects vital Open Source Software & Hardware development packages.
Here is the press releasethat highlights some of the new packages.
You’ve heard AI is changing medical science. Now, there’s an Open Source gene editor with the power to edit human DNA. Read More +
The AI Index Report from Stanford University highlights where we are & where we’re headed with AI. Check out the Top 10 Takeaways
The Linux Foundation AI & Data Foundation launches theOpen Platform for Enterprise AI (OPEA) with collaboration from several companies, including OIN community members MariaDB Foundation & Red Hat. The initiative will spearhead the development of open, robust, multi-provider & composable GenAI systems that are flexible, scalable & enterprise-grade.
Open Source tools allow the discovery of new medications, faster streamline the repurposing of approved drugs, & facilitate new remedies in areas lacking investments, such as vaccines, antibiotics & the natural predators of bacteria. Read More +
OIN HEADLINES
Publications around the world covered the largest Linux System expansion in OIN's 19-year history, including BitPerfect, Managing IP, OpenNet, Patent Lawyer Magazine & ZDNet.Read the Reports +
The Banque de Montreal (BMO) is the 8th largest bank in North America; one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024, according to Fast Company; & named the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 7th year in a row by Ethisphere.Read More +
The world’s leading provider of products & services for people with chronic kidney failure, and the industry market leader for production of hemodialysis machines, Fresenius Medical Care improves lives by offering patients high-quality products. Read More +
The advanced charging infrastructure required to sustain the growth of Electronic Vehicles (EVs) is substantial. NaaS Technology Inc. — a subsidiary of Newlink Technology, a leading energy digitalization group — has been busy connecting 767,611 chargers covering 73,710 charging stations. Tech Company News, The Patent Lawyer Magazine & Bit Perfect report. Read More +
SVP-Singer Holdings, Inc. & its wholly owned subsidiaries (SVP Worldwide) is the world’s largest consumer sewing machine manufacturer with 3 iconic brands — SINGER®, HUSQVARNA® VIKING® & PFAFF®. The company also offers an Internet-of-Things (IoT) segment with its mySewnet®, the industry’s 1st cloud-based operating system & the Premier+ suite of software.
After 70 years, the VDL Groep continues sparking the imagination by manufacturing high-tech industrial product innovations that improve everyone's wellbeing and prosperity in the High Tech, Mobility, Energy, Infratech & Food Technology industries.
Vizio Holding Company (formerly V Inc) is an American publicly-traded business that designs & sells flat panel HD TVs, sound bars, viewer data & advertising throughout North America in Circuit City, Walmart, Costco, BJs, Sam's Club & Sears. Walmart has announced its intent to acquire Vizio & is hopeful the acquisition will close later this year. Read More +
MEMBER NEWS
Here’s how NASA and OIN founding member IBM, use AI & Open Source technologies to combat climate change.Read More +
The Open Source Initiative (OSI) — with support from Amazon, Google & a few other entities — starts a touring workshop series to gather input that will help refine its definition of Open Source AI. OSI will present a definition at All Things Open in October. Read More +
The impact of AI in the Open Source ecosystem continues to gain momentum. An OIN founder, Red Hat, defines the IBM-owned enterprise Open Source solutions provider’s AI strategy.
Synopsys releases its 9th annual “Open Source Security and Risk Analysis”(OSSRA) report examining vulnerabilities & license conflicts found in over 1,000 codebases across 17 industries.
Microsoft releases a new Open Source security tool to close threat analysis gaps for industrial control systems & help address attacks on nation-state critical infrastructure.Read More +
OSPOs for Good Symposium 2024focuses on how Open Source Program Offices foster new forms of global cooperation around Open Source. The event takes place July 9-10th at the United Nation’s Headquarters in New York.
Software Freedom Conservancy presents FOSSY in Portland, OR — August 1st - 4th. The conference highlightsmultiple facets of what it means to work with, advocate for, and build free software in community.
All Things Open(ATO) returns to Raleigh, NC, for its 2024 conference October 27-29th. Catch the early bird discount for only $99 by registering before the end of the day Friday, June 28th.
Open Compliance Summitwill be held in Tokyo, Japan — October 30th - 31st & will focus on process management and automation related to Open Source license compliance, security assurance, & adjacent subjects.
Hosted by the Digital Data Institute at Harvard University, theOpen Forum Academy (OFA) Symposium 2024will bring together researchers & practitioners from all walks of the Open Source research ecosystem November 13-14th.
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