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Black Duck Software Joins GENIVI Alliance [Manufacturing Close - Up](Manufacturing Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Black Duck Software, a company focused on open source software knowledge, adoption and governance, announced it has joined the GENIVI Alliance as an Associate Member. In a release on Nov. 17, Black Duck said it will work with the GENIVI Alliance to provide open source compliance strategy, program development and training to Alliance members, which include top automakers and automotive software suppliers. The GENIVI Alliance is an automotive and consumer electronics industry association driving the development and adoption of an open in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) reference platform. Among the Alliance's goals are the delivery of a reusable, open source IVI platform consisting of Linux-based core services, middleware and open application layer interfaces; development and support of an open source community of IVI developers; and training and support programs to help software developers create compliant IVI applications. "The automotive industry is in a perfect position to leverage the cooperative open source development approach with GENIVI," said Tim Yeaton, President and CEO, Black Duck Software. "With our expertise in helping developers find, select and use open source code components, Black Duck is already an active member of the Alliance, supporting both automotive manufacturers (OEMs) and software developers in their efforts to develop and deliver open, compliant IVI systems." Recently, Black Duck partnered with fellow GENIVI-member MontaVista, developer of the MontaVista Automotive Technology Platform (ATP), an embedded Linux-based development platform used by Tier 1 automotive software suppliers. Tier 1 suppliers, which work directly with OEMs to deliver in-vehicle infotainment systems, use the MontaVista ATP embedded platform to integrate OEM proprietary components and third-party open source software into GENIVI- compliant IVI solutions. "We are pleased to welcome Black Duck as a member of the GENIVI Alliance," said Steve Crumb, Executive Director, GENIVI Alliance. "We look forward to Black Duck teaming with other GENIVI members to help the Alliance and its members enhance open source scanning and license compliance policies to ensure code contributed to the Alliance meets open source licensing requirements." GENIVI is headquartered in San Ramon, Calif. More information: http://www.blackducksoftware.com www.genivi.org ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2011 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. |