How We Navigate Open Source Compliance and Contribution in a Semiconductor Company

Explore the challenges and solutions of open source license compliance and contribution in the semiconductor industry through this informative conference talk. Gain insights into Sony Semiconductor Solutions' approach to managing diverse software products, including embedded firmware, device drivers, middleware, apps, and server software. Learn how the company established an Open Source Program Office (OSPO) to address the complexities of license compliance, which requires extensive knowledge of software dependencies, development environments, internal policies, licensing, scanning tools, legislation, and intellectual property. Discover strategies for helping product developers achieve open source compliance, including investigating build configurations and analyzing source files using scanning tools. Understand the importance of OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230:2020 certification and its impact on open source policies. Gain valuable ideas on encouraging developers to contribute to open source communities and implementing strategic planning for open source initiatives in a semiconductor company.

How We Navigate an Open Source Compliance and Contribution in a S... Munehiro Shimomura & Yuji Handa