TODO Celebrates 10 Years with Exclusive Video Featuring OSPO Leaders

Community video showcases 10+ case studies highlighting effective open source management practices across industries.

VIENNA – September 16, 2024 – The Linux Foundation's TODO Group is excited to celebrate its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of significant contributions to the advancement of open source management and Open Source Program Offices (OSPO) best practices in organizations. To commemorate this milestone, TODO has released an exclusive video that highlights TODO’s decade-long commitment to fostering responsible open source integration across organizations through educational resources and best practices.

Founded in 2014, the TODO Group was established to help organizations better manage and grow their open source management operations through the establishment of open source program offices. Over the past ten years, TODO has become a vital resource for organizations looking to implement best practices in open source management. The group has provided essential tools, including comprehensive guides, detailed mind maps, specialized training, mentorship programs, and office hours, all designed to support the effective and responsible use of open source software.

Featuring interviews with OSPO leaders from a variety of industries, including technology, finance, automotive, and telecommunications, the anniversary video provides an overview of the evolution of the TODO Group and introduces more than 10 case studies exploring effective open source management practices. The video features representatives from Amazon Web Services (AWS), Bloomberg, Cisco, CNCF, Ericsson, Fannie Mae, Futurewei, GitHub, Intel, Porsche, TikTok / Bytedance and Toyota as they discuss how the TODO Group's resources have helped them navigate the complexities of open source management.

“Reaching the ten year mark is a significant milestone for TODO,” said Ana Jiménez Santamaría, Senior Project Manager at the Linux Foundation's TODO Group. “This video provides an opportunity to reflect on the progress that the TODO Group community has  made. It also highlights the collaborative efforts of our members and contributors, who have played a crucial role in elevating the professional practice of open source management inside organizations through open source program offices and increasing awareness of open source management talent as a driver of organizational value.”

The anniversary video is now available for viewing here, with the full video release scheduled for early next year. To learn more about the TODO Group, including how to get involved and participate, please visit www.todogroup.org/

Supporting Quotes

TODO is a one-of-a-kind community that serves as a global information sharing platform for promoting open source activities in organizations. The information obtained from TODO was very helpful in the launch of TOYOTA OSPO. As The Linux Foundation Japan Evangelist, I'd like to continue to work with TODO to promote OSPO in Japan and Automotive Industry 

– Masato ENDO, Group Manager, Open Source Program Group (TOYOTA OSPO) at Toyota Motor Corporation

At Sony, there was a need to organize and document the knowledge accumulated by the Linux Kernel development team and make it operable throughout the organization. We studied Ibrahim Haddad's OSS management approach and around the same time, the term "OSPO" and best practices emerged from the TODO Group. We documented what was already in place and reinforced the areas that needed improvement based on best practices through TODO Group and Ibrahim Haddad’s approach. We also established an internal community called the OSS License Committee. 

A couple of years, Kazumi Sato (Distinguished Engineer) started executive briefing to C-level executives with quantitative data. One of the lessons learned is quantitative data is helpful to convince management and engineers. Further explanations about the development of OSPO at Sony can be found in OSPOlogy, and quantitative data activity in Open Source Summit North America’s session.

– Masayuki Kuwata, Open Source Program Office Manager (Sony OSPO) at Sony Group 

Since its founding 10 years ago, the TODO group has been an essential resource for OSPOs everywhere to help shape the industry’s thinking and connect practitioners across the tech landscape to share best practices. At Amazon, the importance of our OSPO has only continued to grow as the company engages with more and more open source communities. We’re excited to see TODO reach this milestone and look forward to continuing to engage with our peers across the industry to help foster vibrant open source communities.

– Nithya A. Ruff, Director, Amazon Open Source Program Office, AWS

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About TODO

TODO is an open source community dedicated to advancing the practice of open source program offices (OSPOs) and open source management within organizations. Through a variety of resources including guides, mindmaps, training, mentorship, and office hours, TODO supports the responsible and strategic use of open source software, aligning practices with business value and fostering innovation.

Media Contacts:
Ana Jiménez Santamaría
TODO Group
asantamaria@linuxfoundation.org

Noah Lehman
The Linux Foundation
nlehman@linuxfoundation.org