We are excited to announce that Hitachi has joined the Linux Foundation’s TODO Group as a General Member!
Hitachi’s Open Source Program Office (OSPO)
In November 2024, Hitachi established its Open Source Program Office (OSPO) to globally lead the strategic usage of Open Source Software (OSS) within the Hitachi Group. Leveraging extensive experience in applying OSS to social infrastructure, the Hitachi OSPO focuses on:
- Advanced OSS Exploration: Identifying and evaluating cutting-edge OSS technologies for potential adoption.
- Strategy Planning: Developing strategies for integrating OSS into Hitachi’s products and services
- Compliance Management: Ensuring adherence to OSS licenses and related regulations.
- Engineer Training: Cultivating top-tier engineering talent with expertise in OSS.
- OSS Promotion: Advocating for OSS adoption and contribution within the organization and the broader community.
Source: Hitachi official news - Established the Open Source Program Office (OSPO) to Globally Lead the Strategic Utilization of OSS
Yuichi Nakamura, Hitachi’s Chief OSS Strategist, has been appointed as the Head of the OSPO. With over 20 years as an OSS contributor and a current board member and evangelist for The Linux Foundation, Nakamura brings a wealth of experience in balancing OSS community activities with business applications. He emphasizes promoting a culture of collaboration within the Hitachi Group and leading OSS community contributions as “One Hitachi.” People can learn more from Hitachi official website’s announcement here.
TODO Representatives
Please join us in welcoming the following OSPO representatives from Hitachi:
- Yuichi Nakamura
- Ayumi Watanabe
- Nao Nishijima
We look forward to their contributions and collaboration within the TODO community!
About TODO
The Linux Foundation’s TODO Group supports organizations in establishing and fostering strategic and sustainable open source engagements with open source projects and their community by addressing common challenges and openly sharing best practices for successful and sustainable implementation.
General Members of the TODO Group are representatives from organizations actively engaged in open source management and strategy. They are responsible for driving open source adoption across divisions and product lines. A proven pattern to enable this adoption and a holistic approach is the establishment of Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs). By joining TODO, your organization can also contribute to the growth and continuous update of best practices, ensuring more organizations can successfully engage with open source.