Japanese companies demand commercial-grade support for open source at no cost
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- The Linux Foundation Research investigates the impact of open source collaboration to address global challenges.
- Key reports include the '2025 State of Tech Talent Report' and 'The State of Open Source Japan 2025'.
- The research team includes experts like Hilary Carter (SVP, Research), Adrienn Lawson (Director of Quantitative Research), and Marco Gerosa (Data Analyst).
- Research focuses on AI, regulatory compliance, sustainable funding models, and open source dynamics.
- The team collaborates with industry leaders from IBM, Microsoft, Intel, Huawei, and academic institutions.
- Notable members include Frank Nagle (Advising Chief Economist), Henry Chesbrough (UC Berkeley), and Nithya Ruff (LF Board Chair).
- The Linux Foundation supports open source projects across cloud, blockchain, IoT, AI/ML, and security.
- Jim Zemlin (Executive Director) leads the foundation, working with major tech companies to shape the future of computing.
- Recent research highlights include reports on AI openness, Kubernetes, and open source security.