QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading computing, networking, and storage solutions innovator based in Taipei, has announce and OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230 conformant program.
About QNAP
QNAP (Quality Network Appliance Provider) is devoted to providing comprehensive solutions in software development, hardware design and in-house manufacturing. Focusing on storage, networking and smart video innovations, QNAP now introduce a revolutionary Cloud NAS solution that joins our cutting-edge subscription-based software and diversified service channel ecosystem. QNAP envisions NAS as being more than simple storage and has created a cloud-based networking infrastructure for users to host and develop artificial intelligence analysis, edge computing and data integration on their QNAP solutions.
About the OpenChain Project:
The OpenChain Project has an extensive global community of over 1,000 companies collaborating to make the supply chain quicker, more effective and more efficient. It maintains OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230, the international standard for open source license compliance programs and OpenChain ISO/IEC 18974, the industry standard for open source security assurance programs.
About The Linux Foundation:
The Linux Foundation is the world’s leading home for collaboration on open source software, hardware, standards, and data. Linux Foundation projects are critical to the world’s infrastructure, including Linux, Kubernetes, Node.js, ONAP, PyTorch, RISC-V, SPDX, OpenChain, and more. The Linux Foundation focuses on leveraging best practices and addressing the needs of contributors, users, and solution providers to create sustainable models for open collaboration. For more information, please visit us at linuxfoundation.org.
The Elixir Project is pleased to share that the Elixir project now complies with OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230, the international standard for open source license compliance. This step aligns with broader efforts to meet industry standards for supply chain and cybersecurity best practices.
“Today’s announcement around Elixir’s conformance represents another significant example of community maturity,” says Shane Coughlan, OpenChain General Manager: “With projects – the final upstream – using ISO standards for compliance and security with increasing frequency, we are seeing a shift to longer-term improvements to trust in the supply chain.”
Why OpenChain Compliance Helps
By following OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230, we demonstrate clear processes around license compliance. This benefits commercial and community users alike, making Elixir easier to adopt and integrate with confidence.
Changes for Elixir Users
All future Elixir releases will include a Source SBoM in CycloneDX 16 or later and SPDX 2.3 or later formats.
Each release will be attested along with the Source SBoM.
These additions offer greater transparency into the components and licenses of each release, supporting more rigorous supply chain requirements.
Changes for Contributors
Contributions remain under the Apache-2.0 License. Other licenses cannot be accepted.
The project now enforces the Developer Certificate of Origin (DCO), ensuring clarity around contribution ownership.
Contributors will notice minimal procedural changes, as standard practices around licensing remain in place. For more details, see the CONTRIBUTING guidelines
Commitment
These updates were made in collaboration with the Erlang Ecosystem Foundation, reflecting a shared commitment to robust compliance and secure development practices. Thank you to everyone who supported this milestone. We appreciate the community’s ongoing contributions and look forward to continuing the growth of Elixir under these established guidelines.
CSI Piemonte, an early adopter of OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230, has announced their fourth periodic recertification of the international standard for open source license compliance processes.
“CSI Piemonte has renewed its self-certification to ISO/IEC 5230:2020 for the fourth time, aware of its decades-long aptitude to implement, acquire, and publish open source software,” says Marco Alberto Panepinto, Open Source Subject Matter Expert at CSI Piemonte. “Italian law, in particular, requires public administrations to publish self-produced software on the national Developers Italia catalog, on which CSI Piemonte publishes the products implemented for local Piedmontese bodies, including mainly the Piedmont Region. Our processes are aimed at providing and promoting the creation and control of open source software, aimed at reuse by other public administrations, as our legislation provides. It is therefore since 2020 that we have adhered to the standard and we are proud to continue pursuing the goal of making our software open.”
“In recent months we have highlighted recertification activity around our standards to underline the concept of sustainable approaches to software management,” says Shane Coughlan, OpenChain General Manager. “Continuity in supply chain management is key to ensure that issues are minimized and productivity is maximized. We are delighted to collaborate with CSI Piemonte on yet another reminder of this important point, and the suitability of OpenChain standards for such long-term management.”
About CSI Piemonte
CSI Piemonte has promoted technological innovation and digital transformation for public administrations since 1977. OpenChain is delighted to welcome them to our community of conformance.
The OpenChain Project has an extensive global community of over 1,000 companies collaborating to make the supply chain quicker, more effective and more efficient. It maintains OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230, the international standard for open source license compliance programs and OpenChain ISO/IEC 18974, the industry standard for open source security assurance programs.
About The Linux Foundation:
The Linux Foundation is the world’s leading home for collaboration on open source software, hardware, standards, and data. Linux Foundation projects are critical to the world’s infrastructure, including Linux, Kubernetes, Node.js, ONAP, PyTorch, RISC-V, SPDX, OpenChain, and more. The Linux Foundation focuses on leveraging best practices and addressing the needs of contributors, users, and solution providers to create sustainable models for open collaboration. For more information, please visit us at linuxfoundation.org.
Collabora has recently completed its regular 18 month renewal of ISO/IEC 5230 conformance via self-certification, and is highlighting this activity for the benefit of the wider community. This underlines an important principle of standard adoption and use: sustainability through periodically checking processes to ensure their integrity.
“Our renewed ISO/IEC 5230 certification demonstrates Collabora’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance to open-source licenses,” says Olivier Potin, Chief Operating Officer at Collabora. “Through OpenChain, we ensure our customers have complete visibility into their software supply chain while guaranteeing compliance with open source licensing requirements. This certification reinforces our position as a trusted partner in delivering open source solutions.”
“The principle of ensuring continued conformance to a standard is a key part of genuine sustainability,” says Shane Coughlan, OpenChain General Manager. “We appreciate Collabora’s decision to publicly highlight their example in double-checking process integrity, and helping to inspire similar long-term approaches in the supply chain.
About Collabora:
Collabora is a global consultancy specializing in delivering the benefits of Open Source software to the commercial world. Whether it’s the Linux kernel, graphics, multimedia or machine learning, Collabora’s expertise spans across all key areas of Open Source software development. By harnessing the potential of community-driven projects, and re-using existing components, Collabora helps its clients focus on creating product differentiation, enabling them to develop the best solutions. From tailoring the latest Open Source technologies to your projects, to integrating Open Source methodologies into your organization, Collabora can help you navigate the ever-evolving world of Open Source. Learn more at collabora.com.
About the OpenChain Project:
The OpenChain Project has an extensive global community of over 1,000 companies collaborating to make the supply chain quicker, more effective and more efficient. It maintains OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230, the international standard for open source license compliance programs and OpenChain ISO/IEC 18974, the industry standard for open source security assurance programs.
About The Linux Foundation:
The Linux Foundation is the world’s leading home for collaboration on open source software, hardware, standards, and data. Linux Foundation projects are critical to the world’s infrastructure, including Linux, Kubernetes, Node.js, ONAP, PyTorch, RISC-V, SPDX, OpenChain, and more. The Linux Foundation focuses on leveraging best practices and addressing the needs of contributors, users, and solution providers to create sustainable models for open collaboration. For more information, please visit us at linuxfoundation.org.
S-core, Self-Certified for OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230 International Standard
S-core has officially obtained the OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230 certification, a globally recognised standard for open source compliance. This certification acknowledges the reliability and transparency of S-Core’s open source management system on an international scale.
OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230 is an open source compliance management standard created by The Linux Foundation’s OpenChain Project and published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It provides guidelines to help companies effectively manage open source and mitigate legal risks.
Open Source Specialist S-core’s Journey
S-core is a company that specializes in open source services, leveraging its extensive experience in open source-based infrastructure development.
This company offers full-care service for open source use, from open source adoption, migration, technical support, to governance consulting in order to help customers establish management systems for safe and strategic use of open source.
It has recently strengthened its capability of open source compliance to deliver more reliable and secure services to customers by aligning its open source management system with OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230.
Internally, a dedicated team continuously reviews licenses, assesses risks and operates in-house training programmes to ensure developers use open source correctly. Additionally, S-core has implemented a structured system using open source management tools to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks throughout the development process.
Sunghan Suh, Head of the Open Source Business Division at S-core, stated, “Open source has already become fundamental components in software development and operation across all industries.” He added, “With the acquisition of the OpenChain certification, we will take the lead in the development of the open source ecosystem to enable companies and developers to use open source more safely and efficiently by sharing our extensive expertise accumulated from adoption, development, operation, management to technical support.”
S-core’s Future Efforts
S-core plans to obtain ISO/IEC 18974 certification to further enhance open source security management, reinforcing its ability to address open source vulnerabilities. Looking ahead, the company aims to commit to the growth and development of the open source ecosystem with continued innovation and progress.
Registration is required for this free event / kostenlose Veranstaltung, aber Registrierung ist erforderlich
OpenChain and The FOSS-LÄND Community Invite You To An Information Exchange
Want to get better at Open Source?
Open Source offers significant advantages for businesses, but effectively managing it with your developers, vendors, or within your software supply chain can be challenging. Whether you are new to the topic or a seasoned expert in open source management, we invite you to join us from April 7 to 9 in Stuttgart for a share and learn event. During this event, you will have the opportunity to:
Hear from industry peers as they share their open source processes and best practices.
Experience demonstrations from tool creators showcasing automated compliance solutions.
Participate in technical sessions focused on overcoming common challenges in the field.
Discover available support options from both the community and government resources.
OpenChain und The FOSS-LÄND Community laden zum Open Source Austausch ein
Wollen Sie die Open Source Reife Ihrer Organisation verbessern?
Open Source bietet allerhand Vorteile, aber ein effektives Open Source Management im Spannungsfeld zwischen Entwicklern, Zulieferern oder generell in der Software Lieferkette kann eine Herausforderung sein. Ob Sie nun neu in dem Thema sind oder schon langjährige Erfahrung haben, wir laden Sie vom 7. bis 9.April nach Stuttgart ein, um uns gegenseitig dazu auszutauschen und dazuzulernen. In unserem Event werden sich folgende Gelegenheiten bieten:
Einblick in Open Source Prozesse anderer Organisationen und deren Erfahrungsberichte
Überblick über frei verfügbare Open Source Automatisierungs-Tools zum korrekten Umgang mit Open Source inkl. Demonstrationen durch deren Entwickler
Ausblick auf mögliche Lösungsräume zu geläufigen Open Source Management Herausforderungen durch Teilnahme an technischen Austausch-Runden
Durchblick zu den vielfältigen Unterstützungs-Angeboten, die sich durch die Open Source Community im Allgemeinen und durch „The FOSS-LÄND“ für Baden-Württemberg im Besonderen ergeben.
Schedule and Locations / Ablauf und Veranstaltungsorte
Day 1 – 7th April 2025
13:00-19:00: Afternoon Meeting @ Venue 1
FORUM Haus der Architektinnen und Architekten (HdA) (See “Venue and Travel” below for details)
For participants attending the FSFE Legal Workshop in Essen from the 9th of April, we will end Day 2 of our event at 16:45 on the 8th of April. This will allow for easy train connections to Essen. Here is a link to the train connections from Venue 1 to Essen via Stuttgart Main Station.
Q&A
Who is the target audience of this event?
Software developers, security professionals and OSPO representatives
What the event location?
Day 1& 2 – Haus der Architekten in Stuttgart, Day 3 – Urban Harbor Ludwigsburg
No, this is a free event but you are required to register for a ticket
Is this a Linux Foundation event?
This is a community event co-hosted by the Linux Foundation’s OpenChain Project, and it will adhere to the Linux Foundation’s policies and code of conduct
Is the event language english? / Ist die Veranstaltungssprache englisch?
Yes, as we will have international participants, we plan to have english as event language, but for specific sessions we can also discuss to provide it in german (e.g. for people new to the topic) / Ja, wir haben internationale Teilnehmer, daher planen wir mit Englisch als Veranstaltungssprache. Aber wir können uns auch vorstellen bei entsprechendem Bedarf spezifische Themen (z.B. Themen für regionale Teilnehmer, die im Thema neu sind) auch in Deutsch / Schwäbisch 😉 zu machen.
Target group is also SME / KMU – is this acc. to KMU 2003/361 with < 250 employees?
Concerning the event we would welcome also bigger companies but want to explicitly support the small and medium businesses with the content. Only the concrete The FOSS-LÄND offerings (e.g. vouchers/Beratungsgutschein etc.) are explicitly for SME / KMU in the region, see details in german only: https://www.transformationswissen-bw.de/beratung/beratungsgutschein
CRA and NIS2 would be expected as topics & Will the new Software Product Liability Act be a topic?
We are currently collecting proposals from all sides (see question about content above with link to the topic backlog). The general questions about What and Why will be addressed in the opening presentation. You can also join the mailing list to pre-discuss the contents for the workshops/round-tables: https://groups.io/g/oss-based-compliance-tooling
Is this event limited to the automotive supply chain only?
Via OpenChain we are open to more interested parties along other supply chains but want to explicitly support the small and medium businesses in the automotive supply chain (The FOSS-LÄND target group) in the region with the content. If there is bigger interest we can think about a follow-up in an extended setup., please feedback on the mailing-list https://groups.io/g/oss-based-compliance-tooling
Is the Process Stream focussed on Software Development Processes?
While the process stream was originally meant for OSPO and Open Source Management Processes in the supply chain, the Software Development Process perspective may become relevant for the mapping of blueprints around tooling and the automated handling of non-functional requirements.
Will there also be a “Community Stream” e.g. how to collaborate in communities, how to get your OSS project big?
There will be two sections in the target groups: A) new to the topic/management and B) advanced/experts => for the second section such a “Community Stream” could be covered e.g. by TODO Group and Good Governance Initiative contributions. Contributions are welcome, see “content question” above with the link to the topic-backlog.
Netcore Cloud is the latest company to announce adoption of OpenChain ISO/IEC 18974, the international standard for open source security assurance.
“We are pleased to see a diversity of companies adopting ISO/IEC 18974,” says Shane Coughlan, OpenChain General Manager. “Our goal was always to create and support improved trust across the supply chain regardless of industry, and Netcore Cloud is an example of this in action. We look forward to next steps together in helping even more of the supply chain understand the need for and benefit of process standards for managing open source technology.”
About Netcore Cloud
Netcore Cloud is a global MarTech product company that helps B2C brands create amazing digital experiences with a range of products that help in acquisition, engagement, and retention. The first and leading AI/ML-powered marketing automation and customer engagement platform, Netcore Cloud was established in 1997 by Rajesh Jain, an internet pioneer. Today Netcore Cloud is revolutionizing the way marketing & product teams engage with the consumers.
The OpenChain Project has an extensive global community of over 1,000 companies collaborating to make the supply chain quicker, more effective and more efficient. It maintains OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230, the international standard for open source license compliance programs and OpenChain ISO/IEC 18974, the industry standard for open source security assurance programs.
About The Linux Foundation:
The Linux Foundation is the world’s leading home for collaboration on open source software, hardware, standards, and data. Linux Foundation projects are critical to the world’s infrastructure, including Linux, Kubernetes, Node.js, ONAP, PyTorch, RISC-V, SPDX, OpenChain, and more. The Linux Foundation focuses on leveraging best practices and addressing the needs of contributors, users, and solution providers to create sustainable models for open collaboration. For more information, please visit us at linuxfoundation.org.
The Erlang Ecosystem Foundation has set goals for 2025 of raising the community infrastructure, processes and tooling profile to accommodate the latest industry standards for supply chain and cybersecurity. The Erlang/OTP team is thrilled to announce that the Erlang/OTP project now are conformant to OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230, the international standard for open source license compliance. The team would like to extend their thanks to EEF staff and community, the OpenChain community, and Ericssons Open Source Program Office for their support in getting to this point.
Erlang/OTP is an open source programming language made for programming concurrent, distributed, and fault-tolerant systems. The language is more than 30 years old, and has had 1,000s of contributions. By being OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230 conformant, we can build confidence among our ecosystem that Erlang/OTP manages licensing effectively, and has processes in place to do this in a sustainable way.
About Erlang:
Erlang is a programming language originally developed at the Ericsson Computer Science Laboratory. OTP (Open Telecom Platform) is a collection of middleware and libraries in Erlang. Erlang/OTP has been battle tested in a number of Ericsson products for building robust fault-tolerant distributed applications, for example AXD301 (ATM switch). Main developer and maintainer is the Erlang/OTP unit at Ericsson.
Since OTP 18.0, Erlang/OTP is released under Apache License 2.0. The older releases were released under Erlang Public License (EPL), a derivative work of the Mozilla Public License (MPL).
About the OpenChain Project:
The OpenChain Project has an extensive global community of over 1,000 companies collaborating to make the supply chain quicker, more effective and more efficient. It maintains OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230, the international standard for open source license compliance programs and OpenChain ISO/IEC 18974, the industry standard for open source security assurance programs.
About The Linux Foundation:
The Linux Foundation is the world’s leading home for collaboration on open source software, hardware, standards, and data. Linux Foundation projects are critical to the world’s infrastructure, including Linux, Kubernetes, Node.js, ONAP, PyTorch, RISC-V, SPDX, OpenChain, and more. The Linux Foundation focuses on leveraging best practices and addressing the needs of contributors, users, and solution providers to create sustainable models for open collaboration. For more information, please visit us at linuxfoundation.org.
The OpenChain Project frequently talks about how open source is more professionally managed, and how this helps make using open source quicker, more efficient and more effective across the supply chain.
What is Happening?
Today we take a huge step forward in supporting this evolution of maturity by releasing capability modeling as CC-0 (effectively public domain) to help companies around the world do open source license compliance and other types of compliance using the same approaches as the world’s best and most funded companies.
This model was developed by Orcro, DeLoitte and the rest of the community of contributors who make up the OpenChain Education Work Group.
Why?
Capacity or maturity modeling in Software Asset Management (SAM) plays a vital role in understanding an organization’s current state regarding SAM practices. Here’s a structured overview of its importance:
Assessment of Current Practices: It evaluates the organization’s existing SAM processes, identifying strengths and gaps that need attention.
Improved Decision-Making: By highlighting gaps, it enables informed decisions on software investments, tool acquisitions, and optimization strategies, enhancing efficiency and compliance.
Enhanced Efficiency and Compliance: A mature SAM practice can reduce redundant purchases, minimize license overuse, and mitigate audit risks, ensuring better management of assets.
Support for Open Source Management: It aids in managing open-source usage, ensuring compliance to avoid licensing issues, thereby facilitating innovation by allowing proper use and adaptation of open-source tools.
Facilitation of Open Innovation: In collaborative environments, it helps track external code usage, ensuring compliance and fostering better collaboration without legal risks.
In summary, capacity modeling is essential for establishing a robust SAM framework, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting both open source management and open innovation, thereby driving organizational success.
Get the Model
We host the model in our Reference Library in GitHub. You can find it in a dedicated directory called “Capability-Maturity-Model” and you will find latest releases sorted by date.
The Capability model was developed by the OpenChain Education Work Group after initial work through the OpenChain UK Work Group. You can participate in further development by joining the Education Work Group mailing list: https://lists.openchainproject.org/g/education
This is reference material to help inspire individual organizations in their own development and use of models. It is not designed to be (a) legal advice, (b) assured to work in your context or (c) replace internal or third-party professional support and advice.
Korea Financial Telecommunications & Clearings Institute (KFTC), has announced an OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230 Conformant program. KFTC is a leading financial institution that provides essential infrastructure and services for the Korean financial industry.
To meet the requirements of the OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230:2020 standard, KFTC has implemented a comprehensive open source program within the organization. This includes establishing an Open Source Program Office (OSPO), enacting guidelines for open source utilization, and developing an in-house open source management platform. The platform automatically identifies open source components and licenses used in the software development lifecycle, providing guidance to employees.
“In today’s rapidly evolving IT landscape, characterized by AI, big data, and cloud computing technologies, leveraging open source software is not just beneficial—it’s essential,” said Lee Songwon, CIO of KFTC. “Based on our capabilities in open source utilization and management, KFTC will continue to foster a robust open source ecosystem through collaboration with other financial and public sector organizations across Korea.”
About KFTC (Korea Financial Telecommunications & Clearings Institute):
Korea Financial Telecommunications and Clearings Institute (KFTC), jointly founded by the Bank of Korea and commercial banks in 1986, has been a leading institution in developing and operating Korea’s national payment and settlement infrastructure. Over the years, KFTC has introduced various advanced payment systems, including the CD/ATM network and the Real-time Fund Transfer network. In the digital era, KFTC launched the Payment Gateway for e-commerce, Point of Sales (POS) networks for payment card transactions, and mobile payment networks. As the country transitioned to Open Finance, KFTC played a pivotal role in developing Korea’s Open Banking platform, enabling seamless and secure data sharing between financial institutions and fintech companies.
Learn more at https://eng.kftc.or.kr
About the OpenChain Project:
The OpenChain Project has an extensive global community of over 1,000 companies collaborating to make the supply chain quicker, more effective and more efficient. It maintains OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230, the international standard for open source license compliance programs and OpenChain ISO/IEC 18974, the industry standard for open source security assurance programs.
About The Linux Foundation:
The Linux Foundation is the world’s leading home for collaboration on open source software, hardware, standards, and data. Linux Foundation projects are critical to the world’s infrastructure, including Linux, Kubernetes, Node.js, ONAP, PyTorch, RISC-V, SPDX, OpenChain, and more. The Linux Foundation focuses on leveraging best practices and addressing the needs of contributors, users, and solution providers to create sustainable models for open collaboration. For more information, please visit us at linuxfoundation.org.
