BoF | Fueling Cloud Native: The Data We Have, the Data We Need - Hilary Carter, SVP Research
Hilary Carter, SVP Research
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 · Session
In this Birds of a Feather (BoF) session at KubeCon EU, Hilary Carter, SVP Research at the Linux Foundation, illuminated the critical role of data-driven insights in navigating the complexities of the open source and cloud-native landscape. Carter introduced **LF Research**, a dedicated function established four years ago to provide empirical measurements and strategic intelligence for the open source community. The core objective of this initiative is to equip organizations and project communities with the evidence needed to inform strategy, secure buy-in from decision-makers, and ultimately foster a more robust and sustainable open source ecosystem.
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This BoF session by Hilary Carter of LF Research provides a crucial data-driven perspective on the open-source and cloud-native landscape. It effectively highlights the critical mission of LF Research in quantifying the often-opaque value of open source contributions, offering empirical evidence for strategic decision-making. While not a technical deep-dive into exploits, the talk's depth lies in its robust research methodology, specific findings on adoption and impact, and an honest articulation of the "contribution conundrum" and the data gaps that still need addressing. It delivers…