Community Over Code North America is just two weeks away, and we can’t wait to see many of you there! If you plan to attend and haven’t yet booked your hotel, please note that the room block deadline has been extended to August 27. Booking within the block helps the Foundation manage conference costs—your support […] The post ASF Plus One Newsletter: August 2025 appeared first on The Apache Software Foundation Blog.| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
First object store to support operational databases, now with major usability and compatibility enhancements Wilmington, DE – August 19, 2025 – The Apache Software Foundation (ASF), the global home of open source software the world relies on, today announced Apache Ozone 2.0.0, a major milestone for the cloud-native distributed object store built for big data, […] The post The Apache Software Foundation Announces Apache Ozone 2.0.0 appeared first on The Apache Software Foundation Blog.| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
ASF’s premier event dives into AI, security, data protection, geospatial intelligence, and next-generation search Wilmington, DE, August 18, 2025 – The Apache Software Foundation (ASF), the global home of open source software the world relies on, today announced the keynotes for Community Over Code North America. Formerly known as ApacheCon, Community Over Code North America […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
The world’s most popular operating systems and apps rely on open source software projects overseen by The Apache Software Foundation By Sally Khudairi, VP Sponsor Relations Apache software touches our lives every day — often without our being aware of it. From using mobile devices, to accessing websites, to banking online, to posting on social […] The post Individual Donors Help Keep Apache Software Free for Billions of Users Worldwide appeared first on The Apache Software Foundation Blog.| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
By Jarek Potiuk, Shahar Epstein, Elad Kalif, Brent Bovenzi, Pierre Jeambrun AI and Open Source? Does it even work? In the fast-evolving landscape of technology, the conversation around Artificial Intelligence often centers on its potential for automation and efficiency gains. But what about AI’s role within the collaborative world of open source? Can AI truly […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
Community Over Code Asia kicks off this week in Beijing, and we hope you’re able to attend whether in-person or virtually. Project highlights include first-time contributor spotlights, a new episode from the Plus One Podcast, and a call for help refreshing Apache.org. Plus, the ASF recognizes our sponsors and thanks Myrle Krantz for her service […] The post ASF Plus One Newsletter: July 2025 appeared first on The Apache Software Foundation Blog.| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
Well-written code ensures that open source software is functional, understandable, and accessible to contributors, which is essential for fostering collaboration and long-term sustainability. Just as important, ongoing maintenance—fixing bugs, updating dependencies, and improving security—keeps an open source project reliable and relevant in a rapidly evolving technical landscape. Without continuous care, even the most innovative open […] The post First-Time ASF Contributors Help Foster...| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) extends its deepest gratitude to Myrle Krantz for her many years of leadership, vision, and tireless service to the Foundation—most recently in the role of VP Infrastructure. Myrle’s ASF journey began in 2015, when she joined the Apache Fineract project during its early incubation phase. She quickly took on organizational […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
By Sally Khudairi, VP Sponsor Relations Supporting the ASF advances our legacy of stewarding billions of dollars in community-developed open source software for the public good at 100% no charge For more than 25 years, The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) has been at the forefront of open source innovation, fostering communities, and making billions of […] The post How Sponsors Help ASF Steward Open Source for the Public Good appeared first on The Apache Software Foundation Blog.| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
Summer may be upon us, but there is no shortage of activity happening across the ASF universe. The schedule for Community Over Code North America has been released including keynote speakers. There are only 2 more days to take advantage of early bird registration rates – save $100 USD until June 28 – so don’t […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
By Brian Proffitt, ASF VP Marketing & Publicity The impact of climate change has made itself felt globally, and the impact is most keenly felt by those who live and work in the developing nations. But while many analysts and policy makers think about the economic and infrastructure effects of climate change, the fact is […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
Flagship event of the ASF unites open source and project contributors for detailed sessions, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities Wilmington, DE – June 23, 2025 – The Apache Software Foundation (ASF), the global home of open source software the world relies on, today announced the schedule for Community Over Code North America. As the flagship […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
The schedule for Community Over Code North America has been released and early bird registration rates are in effect until June 28. This month the ASF welcomes two new Top-Level Projects that have graduated from the Apache Incubator. Community The schedule is now available for Community Over Code North America, happening September 11-14 in Minneapolis. […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
Newest TLPs enable seamless management for data and AI workloads Wilmington, DE – June 3, 2025 – The Apache Software Foundation (ASF), the global home of open source software the world relies on, today announced that Apache Gravitino and Apache StormCrawler have graduated from incubation and are now Top-Level Projects (TLP). Apache Gravitino is a […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) Board of Directors has selected Jeff Jirsa as Executive Vice President, ASF Board of Directors. Jirsa succeeds David Nalley, who served as Executive Vice President following his four-year tenure as President of the ASF. Jirsa’s work at the ASF includes many years as a committer and PMC member of the […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
The ASF has elected a new Board of Directors and welcomed 45 new members as we ready ourselves for FY2025 that kicks off May 1. While the CFPs for Community Over Code NA and Asia have closed, applications for travel assistance are still being accepted. We would also like to welcome our new EVP, Jeff […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
The ASF welcomes the following new Members who were elected during the annual ASF Members Meeting on 6 March 2025: Adam Saghy, Alina Kazi, Benjamin Marwell, Caleb Rackliffe, Daniel Augusto Veronezi Salvador, Dinesh Joshi, Dong Lin, Ed Espino, Eric Barboni, Floor Drees, Gang Wu, Houston Putman, Huajie Wang, Jan Friedrich, Jason Gerlowski, Jingsong Lee, […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
In open source software development, the source code of a project is publicly available, enabling anyone to inspect, debug, and contribute fixes. This allows developers worldwide to help identify and patch bugs, improving functionality, user experience, security, performance, and ensuring regulatory compliance is met. Tools like GitHub Issues and mailing lists are used across ASF […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog
This month ASF Initiatives was launched, a new fundraising program to support mission critical initiatives for open source projects. We are excited that Alpha-Omega has seed-funded the first effort in the fundraising program – the Tooling Initiative – and hope others will join the effort. Applications for travel assistance to Community Over Code Asia are […]| The Apache Software Foundation Blog