Today AWS Transferred OpenSearch to Linux Foundation
The Linux Foundation has established the OpenSearch Software Foundation to promote collaboration in search and analytics, following AWS's transfer of the OpenSearch project, which has over 700 million downloads.
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The Linux Foundation has announced the establishment of the OpenSearch Software Foundation, aimed at fostering open collaboration in search and analytics software. This initiative comes after Amazon Web Services (AWS) transferred the OpenSearch project to the Linux Foundation, which will now host and support the community-driven project. OpenSearch, launched in 2021, has seen over 700 million downloads and contributions from thousands of developers. The foundation will provide resources for programming, infrastructure, training, and community events to enhance the growth of OpenSearch. Founding members include AWS, SAP, and Uber, among others, who express their commitment to the project's future and collaborative governance. The Linux Foundation's Executive Director, Jim Zemlin, emphasized the importance of open-source search and analytics tools for both businesses and consumers. The foundation aims to drive innovation and ensure that OpenSearch remains accessible and beneficial to a wide range of users and organizations.
- The OpenSearch Software Foundation is launched under the Linux Foundation to support open collaboration in search and analytics.
- OpenSearch has over 700 million downloads and a large community of contributors since its inception in 2021.
- Founding members include AWS, SAP, and Uber, highlighting strong industry support for the initiative.
- The foundation will provide resources for development, training, and community engagement to enhance OpenSearch's growth.
- The transition aims to ensure vendor-neutral governance and foster innovation in open-source technologies.
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