Eclipse Foundation Releases Landmark Report on Open Source Software in Automotive Design
September 10 2024 - 6:00AM
The Eclipse Foundation, one of the world’s largest open source
foundations, has released the industry’s first research report on
the use of open source software (OSS) in the automotive industry.
Titled “Driving Innovation & Building Safer Cars with Open
Source Software,” this comprehensive report offers key insights
into how automotive decision-makers and software professionals are
leveraging OSS to transform vehicle design and production.
“Open source software is playing an increasingly vital role in
the development of software-defined vehicles,” said Mike
Milinkovich, executive director for the Eclipse Foundation. “This
is a significant milestone for open source considering the
industry’s rigorous standards for safety, security, and
reliability. The automotive industry’s embrace of this model is a
testament to the growing maturity of open source.”
Commissioned by the Eclipse Foundation’s Software Defined
Vehicle (SDV) Working Group, the study surveyed 300 automotive
developers and business leaders from leading OEMS and Tier-1
suppliers. The findings underscore the critical role of OSS in
driving flexibility, innovation, and efficiency within the
industry.
The report highlights a number of key trends relevant to
automotive technology professionals:
- Significant Innovation Gains: A majority of
companies expect to see more than a 10% increase in innovation by
leveraging open source technologies and collaboration. Over 20%
anticipate a 20-30% boost.
- Widespread Support: Almost all (98%)
decision-makers and software professionals surveyed recognize the
substantial value of software-defined vehicle technologies.
- Cost Savings and Operational Efficiency: A
majority of respondents reported that open source software in SDVs
has helped or will help reduce costs and drive down operational
expenditures.
- Enhanced Flexibility and Scalability: 95% of
professionals expect OSS to enhance flexibility and scalability in
SDVs, improving their ability to quickly capitalise on business
opportunities, reduce costs, shorten time-to-market, and gain a
competitive edge.
- Top Decision-Maker Priorities: OSS is valued
for improved performance (31%), enhanced security (27%), and
customizable solutions (27%).
- Developer
Priorities: Ease of use (29%), enhanced security (25%),
customizable solutions (22%), and the use of a common platform
(21%) are the top reasons developers prioritise OSS.
In addition to presenting key findings, the report also provides
recommendations for developers, business leaders, and policy
makers. The “Driving Innovation & Building Safer Cars with Open
Source Software” report is an essential resource for automotive
technology leaders and business decision-makers. It is the first of
three reports. Stay tuned for these upcoming in-depth reports:
- Report 2: The Business Value of Open Source Software in
the Automotive Industry
- Report 3: Challenges Facing Open Source Software in the
Automotive Ecosystem
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Join us at the Open Community for Automotive conference, part of
the Open Community Experience (OCX), from 22 to 24 October 2024 in
Mainz, Germany, to learn more about the Eclipse SDV Working Group’s
initiatives. Visit the OCX website for details on sponsorship and
participation.
About Eclipse Software Defined VehicleEclipse
Software Defined Vehicle (SDV), a working group within the Eclipse
Foundation, supports the open source development of cutting-edge
automotive technologies that power the programmable vehicles of the
future where software defines features, functionality, and
operations. With over 50 members, including leading automotive
manufacturers, global cloud providers, technology innovators, and
key supply chain partners, the initiative has strong industry
backing. The working group's mission is to provide a collaborative
forum for developing and promoting open source solutions tailored
to the global automotive industry. Adopting a “code first”
approach, Eclipse SDV focuses on building the industry's first open
source software stacks and associated tools that will support the
core functionalities of next-generation vehicles.
About the Eclipse FoundationThe Eclipse
Foundation provides our global community of individuals and
organisations with a business-friendly environment for open source
software collaboration and innovation. We host the Eclipse IDE,
Adoptium, Software Defined Vehicle, Jakarta EE, and over 415 open
source projects, including runtimes, tools, specifications, and
frameworks for cloud and edge applications, IoT, AI, automotive,
systems engineering, open processor designs, and many others.
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international non-profit association supported by over 360 members.
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