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ICYMI: Open source AI is key to Canada’s economic growth.
AI could add 9% to GDP by 2035. The new Linux Foundation Research report outlines how open collaboration accelerates adoption and strengthens sovereignty.

Read the report: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/open-source-ai-canada

#OpenSource #AI #OpenSourceAI #Canada #Innovation #LinuxFoundation

⏰ 🆓 "AI Runs on Open Source and Real Humans," a free webinar is TOMORROW! Join us to explore how Linux, cloud native platforms, and AI come together to build career leverage in today's competitive IT market.

📅 March 11| 08:00 AM PT | 11:00 AM ET | 15:00 GMT | 16:00 CET -- register for FREE now: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/webinars/ai-runs-on-open-source-and-real-humans?hsLang=en

#AI #CloudNative #Linux #OpenSource #AgenticAI #CNCF

Open source powers the modern enterprise. Contribution is where the value grows.

The Linux Foundation’s 2025 Open Source ROI Report shows:
• 2–5x return on contribution
• 10% faster product development
• 66% faster security response
• $23.2B in benefits from $3.9B invested

Read the report:
https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/contribution-roi

#OpenSource #LinuxFoundation #OSS #CloudNative #CyberSecurity

India’s AI market is providing significant economic and social opportunities for the country.
The LF Research, in collaboration with Meta, finds the country’s AI market could reach nearly $32B by 2031. Open source, public-private collaboration, and a fast-growing AI talent base are driving that growth.

From agriculture and healthcare to justice and the creator economy, the impact is already measurable.
Read the full report: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/open-source-ai-india
#AI #OpenSource #ResponsibleAI

Is open source worth the investment?
For leading enterprises, the answer is already clear.
Open source drives innovation, improves security through transparency, and builds ecosystems that outlast products.
It is not about cutting costs. It is about building influence.

Read more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/is-open-source-worth-the-investment
#OpenSource #LinuxFoundation #EnterpriseTech #CloudComputing #CyberSecurity

🐧 ☁️ 🤖 AI specialization gets attention. Career durability gets results.

The professionals standing out today understand Linux, cloud native platforms, and the infrastructure that keeps AI running at scale.

Join our free webinar, “AI Runs on Open Source and Real Humans,” and learn how to build AI skills that compound over time.

📅 March 11 | 08:00 AM PT | 11:00 AM ET | 15:00 GMT | 16:00 CET

Register for FREE today: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/webinars/ai-runs-on-open-source-and-real-humans?hsLang=en

#AI #CloudNative #Linux #OpenSource #AgenticAI #CNCF

Zephyr Turns 10.
A decade of open governance and real-world deployment.
New Linux Foundation research confirms strong global adoption and long-lifecycle production use.

Most organizations plan to grow their Zephyr footprint. Many already rely on it in commercial products designed to operate for years.
The next phase focuses on maintenance, certifications, and ecosystem resilience.
Read the report and get involved.
https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/zephyr-turns-10

#Zephyr #OpenSource #RTOS #LinuxFoundation #IoT

Canada leads in AI research, but only 25% of firms have fully implemented AI solutions.
Open-source AI is the catalyst for change. We’re looking at capitalizing on an 8% productivity increase and $180B in economic value by 2030.

Dive in: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/open-source-ai-canada
#AI #OpenSource #Canada #TechNews #LFResearch

The Linux Foundation introduces the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation, advancing the next chapter of AI-RAN innovation through open collaboration.

OCUDU unites industry, research, and public sector leaders to accelerate trusted 5G evolution and help shape the path to 6G.

Open source moving from vision to infrastructure.

Learn more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/linux-foundation-announces-ocudu-ecosystem-foundation-to-accelerate-open-source-ai-ran-innovation?_gl=1*1u05qfq*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTIxMDUzMjcxNy4xNzcyNTU3MTgz*_ga_FBYHX832ZD*czE3NzI1NTcxODIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzI1NTcxOTAkajUyJGwwJGgw*_ga_BKD8K5CRV0*czE3NzI1NTcxODIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzI1NTcxOTAkajUyJGwwJGgw

https://ocudu.org/

#OpenSource #AI #RAN #5G #6G #WirelessInnovation #Telecom

India is becoming a global accelerator for AI that advances social good.
Open collaboration, digital public infrastructure, and engineering depth are shaping a model for inclusive growth.
Read the full blog from Hilary Carter.
🔗 https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/scaling-inclusive-growth-why-india-is-the-worlds-ai-accelerator-for-social-good
#OpenSource #AIForGood #LinuxFoundation #ResponsibleAI #India

Agentic AI is moving into real-world deployment. The infrastructure behind it must evolve just as quickly.

The PyTorch Foundation’s nine new members signal strong momentum around building the open AI stack in a vendor-neutral environment. From PyTorch and DeepSpeed to vLLM and Ray, these layers depend on shared governance and technical stewardship.

It is encouraging to see the ecosystem building forward, together.

🔗 Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/gTbR7b8U

AI is reshaping careers. As AI moves into production, demand is rising for skills in Linux, cloud native, orchestration, and security.

Join the free webinar “AI Runs on Open Source and Real Humans” on March 11 to explore where AI careers grow and how infra expertise creates real leverage.

Register: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/webinars/ai-runs-on-open-source-and-real-humans?hsLang=en

#AI #CloudNative #Linux #OpenSource

Canada has research strength. It has top talent.
The missing piece is adoption at scale.
In her blog, Hilary Carter, SVP of LF Research outlines how open ecosystems can turn potential into measurable economic impact.

Read more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/oh-canada-why-our-ai-future-is-open
#OpenSource #AI #Innovation #LinuxFoundation

RE: @OpenSearchProject@fosstodon.org

The OpenSearch Project 2026 roadmap is built on four pillars: Modernization, Observability and Analytics, Scalability and Resiliency, and Community.

A focused plan grounded in performance, governance, and long-term sustainability.

If search and observability power your systems, this matters.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q044tkn90

#OpenSearch #OpenSource #Search #Observability #CloudNative

Take a trip down memory lane with the journey of Linux’s humble beginnings. From a personal project hacked on a simple Unix‑like kernel for his 386 PC in 1991 to powering everything from enterprise clouds to edge devices — a true testament to what can happen when individuals share code, ideas, and trust.

Read the full article: https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/18/linus_torvalds_and_friends

#OpenSource #Leadership #Community #Collaboration #Linux

In case you missed it: The CNCF Annual Cloud Native Survey data indicates a shift from adoption to operation.

Most organizations focus on deploying and operating AI workloads rather than training models. Maturity follows consistent patterns, with automation and GitOps serving as indicators of production readiness.

https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/cncf-2025-annual-survey

#CloudNative #OpenSource #Kubernetes #CNCF #PlatformEngineering #DevOps #Infrastructure #AI

RE: @lfeurope@mastodon.social

Leadership drives impact.

Thanks to Gabriele Columbro, Linux Foundation Europe became a trusted hub for open source, policy, and digital sovereignty.

Effective March 1, Thierry Carrez will lead the next chapter: stronger collaboration, broader impact, and open infrastructure across Europe.

Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/dHwhY3SY

#OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #LinuxFoundation #OpenInfrastructure #EuropeanTech

Leadership in open source shapes the future of global infrastructure, which is why we’re excited to announce that Shojiro Nakao (Panasonic Automotive Systems) and Yoshitake Kobayashi (Toshiba Corporation) have been elected to the Linux Foundation Board of Directors!

With deep expertise across automotive, embedded Linux and critical infrastructure, they’ll help guide the Foundation’s global strategy.

Learn more about them: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/linux-foundation-announces-the-election-of-panasonic-automotive-systems-shojiro-nakao-and-toshiba-corporations-yoshitake-kobayashi-to-the-board-of-directors

New Linux Foundation research shows organizations that contribute to open source realize 2-5x ROI, and those that don’t risk up to $3.5M in hidden labor and maintenance costs.💰

The data is clear: contribution compounds value. Read the full release for more insights: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/new-linux-foundation-report-shows-active-open-source-contribution-delivers-2-5x-roi-while-passive-consumption-increases-costly-technical-debt

#OpenSource #Research

Google is renewing its Linux Foundation Platinum Membership and reaffirming its commitment to open source.

We’re thrilled to continue our collaboration and welcome Google’s April Kyle Nassi to our Board of Directors! Together with our community, we’re shaping the future of open innovation.

Learn more: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/google-renews-platinum-membership-with-the-linux-foundation-continuing-its-ongoing-support-for-the-open-source-community

The React Foundation is now operational! 👏

With support from Amazon, Huawei, Meta, Microsoft, Software Mansion and Vercel, the new Foundation ensures the React project is open, neutrally governed, community-led and sustainable.

Learn more here: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/linux-foundation-announces-the-formation-of-the-react-foundation

#OpenSource

Tech careers are shaped by shifting demand and skills.
The 2026 State of Tech Talent survey helps map trends in skills, roles, and opportunities.
Contribute your experience and support shared insight.
Participate today: https://www.research.net/r/GP2GZP9
#TechCareers #OpenSource

Open source is shaping AI, cloud, and global innovation.

The February Linux Foundation Newsletter covers Kubernetes in production AI, agentic infrastructure, new research, project updates, and events.

Read and subscribe:
https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/linux-foundation-newsletter-february-2026

#LinuxFoundation #OpenSource #AI #Kubernetes #CloudComputing

Open source use is now standard practice. Advantage lies in strategic contribution.
The difference is not adoption. It is moving from consumer to collaborator.
How is your organization evolving its open source strategy this year?
Stay tuned for the Linux Foundation’s latest research study on the ROI of open source contribution!

Subscribe to the LF Research mailing list to get the report first and access data-driven insights shaping open source strategy.
https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research

#OpenSource

🛠️ 🆓 Open source powers modern tech and modern careers. The completely updated, FREE course: "A Beginner’s Guide to Open Source Software Development (LFD102)" helps you understand open source communities, contribution workflows, and collaboration. Skills employers value highly!

Enroll for FREE today: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/training/beginners-guide-open-source-software-development/

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🛠️ 🆓 Open source powers modern tech and modern careers. The completely updated, FREE course: "A Beginner’s Guide to Open Source Software Development (LFD102)" helps you understand open source communities, contribution workflows, and collaboration. Skills employers value highly!

Enroll for FREE today: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/training/beginners-guide-open-source-software-development/

#OpenSourceCommunity #SoftwareEngineering #DevOpsLife #OpenSourceCareers #OSS

India’s AI market is accelerating, and open source is helping fuel its growth.

A new report from LF Research and Meta finds 76% of Indian startups use #opensourceAI to innovate faster, and India’s AI market could reach $32B by 2031 – with the fastest-growing AI workforce globally.

Read the full report and the announcement.
📄 https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/open-source-ai-india
Press release: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/linux-foundation-research-finds-open-source-is-key-to-driving-indias-ai-market

#OpenSource #OpenSourceAI #AIResearch
#OpenSource #AI

🧱 You're already building infrastructure, apps, and cloud systems. Now build your cybersecurity muscle. We make it fast, easy and free with the Cybersecurity Skills Framework from Linux Foundation Education & OpenSSF.

Understand the risks. Identify the skills. Strengthen your team. Start here, it's FREE! Try it now: https://cybersecurityframework.io

#Cybersecurity #InfoSec #ITLeadership #RiskManagement

🆕 Linux Kernel Modules (LFWS308) is a 1-day live virtual workshop for developers ready to work inside production Linux systems.

Learn to design, load, manage, and debug kernel modules through hands-on labs. Ideal for engineers working across AI, cloud, and edge environments where stability and performance matter.

Next session starts soon. Enroll now: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/training/linux-kernel-modules-lfws308/

#Linux #LinuxKernel #OpenSource #DevOps #SystemEngineering

🆓 🎉 It's Free Open Source Software Month! Learn open source skills for FREE!

From Linux fundamentals to Kubernetes, secure software, and emerging tech, check out Linux Foundation Education’s free learning library today: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/resources/

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Fidelity Investments advances its role in FINOS with Platinum membership, strengthening collaboration, open standards, and responsible AI in financial services.

Full story: https://www.finos.org/press/fidelity-investments-upgrades-finos-membership-to-platinum-reinforcing-its-strategic-commitment-to-open-source-collaboration-in-financial-services

#FINOS #OpenSource #LinuxFoundation

Tech hiring decisions benefit from shared experience.
Add your voice to the 2026 State of Tech Talent survey.
Participate today: https://www.research.net/r/GP2GZP9
#TechHiring #OpenSource

Canada has the talent and R&D to lead in AI. What matters now is adoption at scale.
New research with The Linux Foundation and Meta provides evidence for how open source AI helps close the gap between R&D and real economic value, through transparency, cost efficiency, and shared innovation.
Read the full report: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/research/open-source-ai-canada
#OpenSource #AI #Canada #OpenInnovation #LinuxFoundation

As autonomous AI systems scale, the need for shared frameworks around delegation authority is becoming a necessity. People and the organizations they represent must be able to verifiably assert control over AI-driven workflows.

The Linux Foundation is proud to support the efforts of H2H and [tag]AAI_Society at the Summit on Human Agency.

🔗https://events.linuxfoundation.org/summit-on-human-agency/

Read more: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7426685853806264321/

🆓 🎉 It's Free Open Source Software Month! Learn open source skills for FREE!

From Linux fundamentals to Kubernetes, secure software, and emerging tech, check out Linux Foundation Education’s free learning library today: https://training.linuxfoundation.org/resources/

#OSS #CloudNative #Linux #Kubernetes #PlatformEngineers #DevOps #SysAdmins #FOSS

Latin America’s next phase of growth is about participation, not just adoption. Open source is opening the door to local leadership and real impact.

Read the full blog: https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/latin-americas-ai-opportunity-from-adoption-to-co-creation-through-open-source

#LinuxFoundation #OpenSource #LatinAmerica