Update on ASF’s brand evolution
In July we announced that the ASF would be evolving our corporate logo and brand system to represent the “community over code” ethos we are known for, and ensure people feel welcome and included. In August, the ASF Board formed a Logo Project Management Committee (PMC) composed of ASF Members who are responsible for delivering […]
Formation of the Open Regulatory Compliance Working Group
By: Dirk-Willem van Gulik, ASF VP Public Affairs Today the Eclipse Foundation announced the official formation of the Open Regulatory Compliance Working Group (ORC WG). This initiative will first and foremost capture current best practices around software security to help the open source ecosystem prepare itself for global regulatory compliance in general and the European […]
Announcing New ASF Board Member Kanchana Welagedara
Apache Software Foundation (ASF) board member Christofer Dutz resigned from the board of directors for personal reasons and is succeeded by Kanchana Welagedara. We thank Chris for his service to the ASF and ongoing contributions to many open source projects Apache PLC4X, Apache IoTDB, Apache Incubator, and Apache TAC. Kanchana is a senior technical program […]
Apache Software Foundation Initiatives to Fuel the Next 25 Years of Open Source Innovation
Annual report for 2024 fiscal year highlights Foundation’s commitment to providing software for the public good since its formation in 1999 The Apache Software Foundation (ASF), the all-volunteer developers, stewards, and incubators of more than 320 active open source projects and initiatives, today released its annual report for the 2024 fiscal year that ended April […]
ASF Contributors Help ASF Software Remain Functional and Reliable for Users
Bug fixes are crucial to open source projects because they enhance the stability, and overall performance of the software. Timely bug fixes also help prevent security vulnerabilities from being exploited, while improving user trust and encouraging further contributions to the project. This #FirstASFContribution blog post showcases ASF contributors who have helped ensure that ASF software […]