The Zephyr Project, an initiative under the Linux Foundation, celebrates a significant milestone with the addition of seven new Silver members, including Canonical, Dojo Five, GigaDevice, Morse Micro, Northern.tech, Siemens, and Space Cubics. This development not only marks the project's 10th anniversary but also indicates a robust expansion in its global embedded ecosystem.
A Decade of Collaboration
Over the past ten years, the Zephyr Project has established itself as a cornerstone for those developing real-time operating systems (RTOS) tailored for resource-constrained devices. These new members bring with them a wealth of experience that will further strengthen Zephyr's reputation as a versatile and secure platform for connected devices and industrial automation solutions.
As the project continues to grow, the focus has shifted towards a vendor-neutral technology foundation, which serves as a dependable base upon which various companies can build their connected devices. The new members are equipped to enhance support across the entire product lifecycle, including firmware architecture, connectivity, and security, which are crucial aspects for any product designed in today's rapidly changing technological landscape.
Recognizing Contributions with Awards
Moreover, to honor the contributions of the dedicated individuals who have shaped the project, the Zephyr Project introduced the inaugural Community Awards. These awards aim to recognize the developers, maintainers, and community members whose outstanding work in technical contributions, leadership, and advocacy has been invaluable. The winners will be announced at the upcoming Zephyr Developer Summit in Prague on October 7-9, coinciding with the Open Source Summit Europe.
Kate Stewart, Vice President of Dependable Embedded Systems at the Linux Foundation, remarked, "Over the last decade, Zephyr has evolved to become a foundational technology that companies are depending on
for the long term. The new members bring with them not just investment and expertise, but also practical experiences that will push us further into the future of embedded development."
New Members Speak Out
The new members expressed their enthusiasm about joining the Zephyr Project:
- - Canonical: Jonathan Beri, Head of Product, IoT, stated that Zephyr represents the collaborative spirit essential for the evolving embedded industry.
- - Dojo Five: Joe Schneider, Founder and CEO, highlighted their aim to enhance the foundational capabilities of Zephyr, promoting easier deployment and management of embedded systems.
- - GigaDevice: Vincent Li, SVP and General Manager, emphasized the necessity of community collaboration for expanding their product offerings, particularly within the Internet of Things (IoT) sector.
- - Morse Micro: Co-founder Michael De Nil noted their commitment to building secure and efficient low-power devices that complement Zephyr's architecture.
- - Northern.tech: CEO Thomas Ryd mentioned their focus on ensuring long-term reliability for devices powered by Zephyr.
- - Siemens: Dominik Tacke shared their enthusiasm about leveraging the Zephyr platform to power industry-leading, reliable solutions.
- - Space Cubics: CEO Yasushi Shoji spoke about the importance of Zephyr in developing dependable, maintainable software for their space-grade hardware used in various missions.
Looking Ahead
As the Zephyr Project moves forward, the blending of new commercial interests with an open-source foundation appears promising. With new member contributions and the fostering of an innovative community environment, Zephyr is well-poised to lead the charge in the development of the next generation of connected, resource-constrained devices.
To register for the Zephyr Developer Summit, learn more about the Community Awards, or explore more about the Zephyr Project, visit their official website at
zephyrproject.org.