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CJ Logistics announced on the 5th that it has obtained ‘OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230:2020′ international standard certification.

The OpenChain Project, an initiative led by the U.S. non-profit organization The Linux Foundation, maintains  ‘ISO/IEC 5230:2020’ and provides self-certification support to companies. These companies can use the standard and self-certification material to audit and develop a robust open source license compliance program and management capabilities.

This achievement is the first of its kind among Korean logistics companies and signifies that CJ Logistics has received international recognition for its responsible management of open source software throughout its digital transformation.

Telechips, a leading global fabless company specializing in SoC (System on Chip) solutions for automotive and smart devices, has announced an OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230 conformant program.

“The acquisition of OpenChain certification demonstrates that Telechips has advanced beyond simply utilizing open source to establishing systematic management capabilities and transparent governance in compliance with global standards,” said Jiyoung Yeon, Open Source Manager at Telechips. “Building on our technological expertise and trusted reputation in automotive semiconductor design, we will continue to strengthen transparent open source operations—such as Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) management—and actively contribute to the growth of the global open source ecosystem and the establishment of sustainable technology standards.”

“We are delighted to welcome Telechips to the OpenChain Community of Conformance,” says Shane Coughlan, OpenChain General Manager. “This is another landmark in demonstrating the applicability of our ISO standard for open source license compliance with industries of all types across the global supply chain. We look forward to working with our colleagues at Telechips and with other companies in the silicon domain on the management of open source.”

About Telechips:

NXP Semiconductor, a company that designs purpose-built, rigorously tested technologies that enable devices to sense, think, connect and act intelligently, has announced an OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230 conformant program.

“This achievement shows our strong commitment to both using and contributing to Open Source Software and our effort to keep the highest standards for software integrity and legal adherence,” says Ileana Bratu, Open-Source Operations Manager at NXP. “Compliance goes beyond certification; it is part of our engineering mindset. We will keep improving our open source compliance program, give continuous training and encourage a culture of awareness and responsibility in all development teams.”

“It is a deep pleasure to welcome NXP to the OpenChain community,” Shane Coughlan, OpenChain General Manager. “The automotive and semiconductor industries share a deep bond not only in product, but also in how they apply rigor to process management, regulatory compliance and excellence in management. I am grateful to work alongside companies like NXP in developing a more trusted global supply chain”

About NXP Semiconductors:

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. NXP’s “Brighter Together” approach combines leading-edge technology with pioneering people to develop system solutions that make the connected world better, safer, and more secure. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $12.61 billion in 2024. Find out more at http://www.nxp.com/.

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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.

Check Out The Publicly Announced Community of Conformance:
https://openchainproject.org/community-of-conformance

Hancom has announced an OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230 conformant program.

“We are delighted to welcome Hancom to the OpenChain community of conformance,” says Shane Coughlan, OpenChain General Manager. “Korea has a vibrant technology ecosystem, and the companies in the local area have an exceptional commitment to process excellent. Hancom is a great example of this, and we look forward to working with them to inspire other companies to adopt and use the international standard for open source license compliance.”

About Hancom:

Hancom Inc. (KOSDAQ: 030520) is software development company based in South Korea. It was founded in 1990 and is well-known for Hangul, a word processer for the Korean language. They maintain a broad portfolio of products, including in the field of AI.

Erlangen, Germany – Elektrobit announces that it conforms to OpenChain ISO / IEC 5230:2020 across its entire product portfolio. OpenChain is the International Standard for open-source license compliance and is designed to build trust in the supply chain. The standard defines the key requirements of a quality open-source compliance program. This activity is in furtherance of Elektrobit’s long-standing commitment to the open-source governance and management.

The new accreditation will enable Elektrobit customers to have increased confidence in the company’s ability to manage the use of open-source software across its product portfolio i.e. primarily consists of AUTOSAR software solutions, In-vehicle network and Secure vehicle solutions, Linux for Safety Applications, and User experience.

There are growing concerns regarding the need for robust management of security vulnerabilities and license compliance across software supply chain. This concern is also reflected in regulatory frameworks such as UN Regulation No. 155 – Cyber security and cyber security management system and U.S. Executive Order 14028, “Improving The Nation’s Cybersecurity” emphasizing the requirement for Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) for software supplied. Elektrobit aims to supports its customers in all spheres of security and license management regarding the safe and compliant usage of open-source software.

OpenChain encourages self-certification, independent assessment, and third-party certification as options for entities seeking to address the risk profile of their supply chain.

“Elektrobit continues to lead in securely developing software. We realized the importance of leveraging Open-Source Software and recognized the need for a robust process to manage the use of it in our products,” says Gaurav Gupta, Open Source Manager at Elektrobit.

“It is hard to overstate the importance of today’s announcement,” says Shane Coughlan, OpenChain General Manager. “Elektrobit has one of the deepest industry pedigrees in bringing increased peace of mind to enterprise and governmental organizations. Certifying their open-source software management underlines their commitment to excellence and serves as a beacon for other companies to follow.”

About Elektrobit

Elektrobit is the trusted partner in the transition to the software-defined vehicle (SDV). With over 35 years of award-winning automotive software expertise, Elektrobit’s innovative portfolio and comprehensive SDV ecosystem empower OEMs, Tier 1s, along with ODMs and Big Tech to build future-ready solutions with speed and confidence. Its SDV building blocks include operating systems, middleware, embedded software, digital cockpit solutions, engineering services, and development workflows – driving faster innovation and seamless integration across the vehicle lifecycle. Elektrobit software powers over five billion devices in more than 630 million vehicles worldwide. It is a wholly owned, independently operated subsidiary of AUMOVIO.

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 www.linuxfoundation.org.

Check Out The Publicly Announced Community of Conformance:
https://openchainproject.org/community-of-conformance