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Views and opinion
"Virtual panel discussion" on Open Source
While it originated in the context of computer software development, today the term "open source" denotes a set of values - the open source way.
Open source projects, products or initiatives are those that embrace and celebrate open exchange, collaborative participation, rapid prototyping, transparency, meritocracy, and community development.
EngineerIT features editor Hans van den Groenendaal invited a number of experts to share their views on open source and where they believe it is heading.
The panel comprised: Dr. Louis Coetzee, CSIR; Derek Friend, Huawei Enterprise Business Group for Eastern and Southern Africa; Barney Buchan, Dev2; Gerrie Swart, Flickswitch; Matthew Lee, SUSE; Steve Davies, Connection Telecom; Adrian Schofield, Africa ICT Alliance and Frits Kok, Adroit Technologies.
The following questions were posed to the panel:
- Open source is described as a development method for software that harnesses the power of distributed peer review and transparency of process. In your experience and/or opinion what does open source deliver to both enterprise and individual computer users?
- Is open source software only important for computer programmers?
- The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) believes that standardisation and open source are complementary and not competitive. What is your view?
- Is there a difference between the terminologies open source and OpenStack?
- In the communications world what role can open source play in network virtualisation (NFV) and software defined networking (SDN)?
- Because it is "open" are open source software and systems more vulnerable to security breaches. How are security compromises detected and who has the responsibility of solving them?
- How do you see the future of open source?
The responses in the form of a "virtual panel discussion", give a fascinating overview of the subject.
Click here for the full virtual panel discussion
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Invitation to free seminar
National instruments Automotive Seminar 2015
Join the NI Automotive Seminar to learn about the technologies you need to develop effective and efficient test systems that ensure product quality and compliance, allowing you to stay competitive and ahead of market demand.
DATE: 13 October 2015
TIME: 08h30 to 12h30
VENUE: Summerstrand Hotel, Marine Drive, Port Elizabeth
COST: No cost, free of charge
The automotive industry is rapidly evolving due to increased consumer demands, market pressures, and legislative requirements. To remain competitive or even present in the market place, automobile manufacturers must be able to find and eliminate errors, before they are passed on to the customer, within tight project deadlines and allotted budget.
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Seminar highlights
- Hear industry success stories about how companies reduced their time, cost, and risk associated with automotive testing.
- Prototyping ECU control strategies on real-time targets and interfacing with engine sub-components like Spark Plugs, Port Fuel Injectors, Throttles, Cam & Crank etc.
- Compact, rugged systems for multi-sensor In-Vehicle measurements and synchronization of vehicle network and sensor data.
- Single Modular Platform, for testing RF/video/audio/vehicle networks, and other I/O, for end of line testing of Infotainment systems and other Automotive components
- Watch live demos & get a chance to discuss your application with NI technical experts at the event
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For further information, contact:
National Instruments Southern Africa
Email: ni.southafrica@ni.com, Free call: 0800 203 199
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