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Enabling Linux in Safety Applications (ELISA) Project Welcomes Hamburg University of Technology – Institute of Aircraft Systems Engineering and Lynx Software Technologies to Strengthen their Commitment to Safety-Critical Applications in Aerospace

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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the ELISA (Enabling Linux in Safety Applications) Project welcomes Hamburg University Technology – Institute of Aircraft Systems Engineering and Lynx Software Technologies to its ecosystem. This collaboration marks a significant milestone, as both organizations commit to advancing its commitment to Linux and its effective use in safety-critical applications. Hosted by the Linux Foundation, ELISA is an open source initiative that aims to create a shared set of tools and processes to help companies build and certify Linux-based safety-critical applications and systems.

Lynx Software Technologies, which joined as a General Member, enhances high-assurance Mission Critical Edge platforms with modular, open-standard software.

“In many aerospace and defense applications, Lynx observes a strong interest from primes and OEMs to make Linux a viable option for safety-critical applications,” said Tim Reed, CEO of Lynx Software Technologies. “The goal of the ELISA Project, to define and demonstrate methodologies that allow Linux to be used in such applications, aligns with our market view. Lynx is pleased to join the group and anticipates bringing its expertise in open standards to the ELISA Project to help reduce the costs associated with safety certification.”

Hamburg University Technology – Institute of Aircraft Systems Engineering, which joined as an associate member, emphasizes research priority, interdisciplinarity and innovation, while contributing to collaborative international efforts.

“Powerful avionics platforms in aircrafts are key for modern flight systems and drive innovations in software,” said Martin Halle, PhD, Senior Engineer of the Institute of Aircraft Systems Engineering of Hamburg University of Technology. “Open standards for the operating system and APIs are important to achieve not only safety but also a freedom of choice for system- and user-applications that demand more and more flexibility and performance while retaining safety. Therefore, we are contributing to the ELISA Aerospace Working Group to come up with a certifiable infrastructure for a Linux real-time kernel for safety-critical applications. We will also share recent insights, concepts and achievements of the joint activity through publications and teaching activities.”

The Aerospace Working Group aims to collaborate with industry partners to make Linux compliant with the stringent requirements needed for certification in aviation, space systems, and other aerospace fields. The Aerospace Working Group develops use cases to inform and influence Linux architecture and related tools, work to derive technical requirements for avionics operating systems, and seek to enhance and expand avionics software lifecycle processes, practices, and tools to enable use of Linux in avionics systems that are certified to high design assurance levels. Get involved here.

Critical Software Summit
Open Source Summit Europe, scheduled for September 16-18 in Vienna, Austria, offers a rich array of technical content. This conference is an umbrella event that for microconferences like the Critical Software Summit that drives open source innovation and supports the sustainability of the ecosystem. On Monday September 16, several ambassadors, contributors, and leaders from the ELISA Project will be giving presentations including:

Application of the Upcoming SPDX Safety Profile – Nicole Pappler, AlektoMetis.comTraceability and Automation Examples with Basil an Open Source Software for Quality Management – Luigi Pellecchia & Gabriele Paoloni, Red HatEnhancing Kernel Functional Safety Analysis with KS-nav – Alessandro Carminati & Gabriele Paoloni, Red HatCross Industry Demands and Collaboration Opportunities in Open Source for Safety Critical Systems – Philipp Ahmann, Etas GmbH (Bosch) & Olivier Charrier, Wind River

Linux Plumbers Conference
The Linux Plumbers Conference will be held in Vienna, Austria from September 18-20, 2024. Several ELISA Project ambassadors will be on-site to in presentations and microconferences including:

Building for Safety in a Security and Feature Focused World on September 18 at 5 pm CET
In this talk, Chuck Wolber, Associate Technical Fellow at the Boeing Company, will succinctly describe the Open Source duality, the tension between build integrators and individual projects, the benefits of Safety Engineering’s approach to testing and design rigor, and lay out a vision and a roadmap for gaining the Open Source community’s confidence in the value of these techniques.

Real-Time Linux on September 19 at 3 pm CET
The real-time community around Linux has been responsible for important changes in the kernel over the last few decades. Preemptive mode, high-resolution timers, threaded IRQs, sleeping locks, tracing, deadline scheduling, and formal tracing analysis are integral parts of the kernel rooted in real-time efforts, mostly from the PREEMPT_RT patch set. The real-time and low latency properties of Linux have enabled a series of modern use cases, like low latency network communication with NFV and the use of Linux in safety-critical systems.

Kernel Testing & Dependability – September 20 at 10 am CET
The Kernel Testing & Dependability Micro-Conference (Testing MC) is dedicated to advancing Linux Kernel testing and infrastructure through collaborative efforts. By fostering connections and discussions on identified issues and potential solutions, the conference aims to enhance the predictability and trustworthiness of the kernel for diverse applications and products. Learn more.

The Tracing / Perf Events Microconference – September 20 at 10 am CET
The Tracing / Perf Events Microconference explores how tracing and perf events illuminate the complexities of the Linux kernel, enabling advanced debugging, feature development, and runtime verification. This year, the focus will also include the perf events mechanism, which presents performance counters and software events through both kernel and userland components. Learn more.

Safe Systems with Linux on September 20 at 3 pm CET
The Safe Systems with Linux Microconference tackles the challenge of ensuring security fixes in Linux distributions do not introduce regressions in safety-critical applications by improving the linkage between code, tests, and requirements. Issues in requirements tracking, documentation, and testing, emphasizing the need for formalized documentation of requirements and consistent test documentation within the kernel ecosystem will be discussed. Learn more.

Measuring and Understanding Linux Kernel Tests on September 20 at 12 pm CET
University of Illinois has been working on an LLVM-based toolchain for measuring test adequacy of existing kernel tests from test suites including KUnit, kselftest, LTP, test suites from RHEL and more in KCIDB. Learn more.

About the Linux Foundation
The Linux Foundation is the world’s leading home for collaboration on open source software, hardware, standards, and data. Linux Foundation projects are critical to the world’s infrastructure including Linux, Kubernetes, Node.js, ONAP, OpenChain, OpenSSF, PyTorch, RISC-V, SPDX, Zephyr, and more. The Linux Foundation focuses on leveraging best practices and addressing the needs of contributors, users, and solution providers to create sustainable models for open collaboration. For more information, please visit us at linuxfoundation.org. The Linux Foundation has registered trademarks and uses trademarks.

For a list of trademarks of The Linux Foundation, please see its trademark usage page: www.linuxfoundation.org/trademark-usage. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.

For more information:
Maemalynn Meanor
The Linux Foundation
maemalynn@linuxfoundation.org

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In HelloNation, Veterinary Expert Dana Novara Highlights How Local Vets Support Pets and Their Owners

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The article outlines how veterinarians strengthen community ties through education, crisis response, and preventive care.

DENVER, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — How do local veterinarians support both pets and the people who care for them? HelloNation has published the answer in a HelloNation article that explores the broader community role veterinarians play beyond routine veterinary care.

The HelloNation article explains that while veterinarians are widely known for providing checkups, surgeries, and emergency treatment, their impact extends far beyond medical services. Veterinary clinics often serve as trusted community hubs where pet owners seek not only treatment, but also guidance and reassurance.

According to the article, veterinary clinics regularly provide education on preventive care, nutrition, and behavior. These everyday conversations help families make informed decisions about their pets’ health. By offering clear advice and accessible information, veterinarians contribute to stronger long term outcomes for both animals and owners.

The article also describes how many veterinarians participate in local events that promote animal welfare and community engagement. Clinics may host vaccination drives, pet adoption events, and educational workshops. These efforts bring residents together around a shared interest in responsible pet ownership and community well being.

Veterinary Expert Dana Novara provides insight in the article into how veterinarians become consistent and approachable figures within their neighborhoods. The article notes that this accessibility fosters trust. Over time, relationships built during routine appointments strengthen confidence and communication between pet owners and veterinary professionals.

Beyond routine services, the article highlights the role veterinarians play during local disasters. In times of floods, wildfires, or severe storms, veterinary clinics often provide emergency medical care, temporary shelter, or coordination with rescue groups. Their expertise supports both pets and families during stressful and uncertain situations.

The HelloNation article emphasizes that these efforts reduce strain on communities facing emergencies. By safeguarding pets, veterinarians help relieve a major source of concern for owners. This dual focus on animal welfare and human reassurance reinforces the importance of veterinary professionals in local support networks.

Collaboration is another theme explored in the article. Many veterinarians work closely with rescue groups, shelters, and advocacy organizations. By offering discounted or pro bono services, they help rescued animals receive essential treatment before adoption. These partnerships improve adoption outcomes and promote preventive care throughout the community.

Veterinary Expert Dana Novara is featured in the article discussing how these collaborations benefit both pets and residents. The article explains that when veterinarians engage with rescue groups and educational programs, they help reduce the number of untreated animals and increase awareness of available resources.

The piece also points to the subtle but meaningful public health impact of veterinary care. By promoting vaccinations and preventive care, veterinarians reduce the spread of preventable diseases. Their educational outreach encourages responsible pet ownership and supports healthier environments for all.

Ultimately, the article frames veterinarians as community anchors whose influence reaches beyond clinical walls. Through education, collaboration, crisis response, and consistent care, they help create connected neighborhoods where both pets and people feel supported.

How Local Vets Support Pets and Their Owners features insights from Dana Novara, Veterinary Expert of Denver, Colorado, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation
HelloNation is a premier media platform that connects readers with trusted professionals and businesses across various industries. Through its innovative “edvertising” approach that blends educational content and storytelling, HelloNation delivers expert-driven articles that inform, inspire, and empower. Covering topics from home improvement and health to business strategy and lifestyle, HelloNation highlights leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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Beacon Communications Expands in Illinois with Acquisition of Low Voltage Solutions Inc., Broadening National Coverage to Chicago-Area Market

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DENVER, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Beacon Communications LLC, a leading provider of critical communications and life safety systems, throughout the U.S., today announced the acquisition of Low Voltage Solutions Inc. (LVS), a Lockport, Illinois-based technology solutions provider. The acquisition bolsters Beacon’s footprint in Illinois – expanding its ability to serve healthcare, government, education, and commercial customers throughout Illinois and the greater Chicago region.

“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Low Voltage Solutions to the Beacon family,” said Brad Walsh, CEO of Beacon Communications. “Gary, Teresa, and the entire LVS team have built something truly special over the past two decades, with a strong reputation, exceptional customer relationships, and a culture that closely reflects our own. What excites me most is the opportunity to bring our talented teams together, build on the foundation they’ve established, and create new opportunities for our employees and customers. We’re proud to be part of LVS’s next chapter and look forward to everything we can accomplish together.”

Since 1997, LVS has evolved from a voice and data cabling contractor into a full-service provider of integrated technology solutions. Today, the company designs, installs, and supports a comprehensive range of low-voltage systems, specializing in voice, data and fiber optic cabling, electronic security, fire alarm, and audiovisual (AV) technologies. LVS delivers integrated solutions to prominent customers across a variety of industries, including Northwestern University, University of Illinois Chicago, Morris Hospital, Silver Cross Hospital, Chicago Public Schools, Shedd Aquarium, Argonne National Laboratory, and Verizon.

As part of Beacon, LVS clients will gain access to Beacon’s national resources, including added support company-wide and amplifying strategic partnerships with industry-leading manufacturers of advanced security technologies, nurse call, access control, intercom, infant protection, RTLS, AV, and managed services, along with 24/7 customer support. Beacon customers will also benefit from LVS’s local expertise and established regional relationships.

“LVS has always been built around our people, the relationships we’ve developed, and the commitment we bring to every customer. This partnership with Beacon gives us the opportunity to build on that foundation while bringing additional resources and capabilities to the table. I’m especially confident in our General Manager, Nick Siwak, and the leadership team as they guide LVS into this next chapter. For our customers, that means the same people, relationships, and commitment they have come to expect, backed by the added strength and opportunities of Beacon. I’m excited about what this means for our team and the future of LVS,” stated Gary St. Cin, President of Low Voltage Systems, Inc.

About Beacon Communications
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Littleton, Colorado, Beacon Communications is a national leader in mission critical communications and security solutions. Beacon delivers custom technology solutions, from design and engineering to installation and managed services for integrated electronic security and communication systems including nurse call, access control, intercom, infant protection, RTLS, fire alarm and life safety solutions, AV, and structured cabling.

Beacon helps healthcare, government, education, commercial, energy, and infrastructure organizations operate more safely and efficiently, and provides staff training to customers as well as 24/7 support. Learn more at beaconcom.com.

About Low Voltage Solutions Inc..

Low Voltage Solutions Inc. (LVS) is a Lockport, Illinois-based provider of structured cabling, security, fire and life safety, and audio-visual systems. With a mission to deliver the most comprehensive low voltage solutions for its customers, LVS serves healthcare, education, government, industrial, commercial, hospitality, and retail clients across the Chicago area.

LVS’s long-term success is built on its people: an extraordinarily experienced team of project managers, engineers, and union electricians who see each project through from design to installation. Learn more at lvsolutions.com.

Beacon Communications Media Contact: 
Dez King, Marketing Manager
719-355-9261 | 426357@email4pr.com 

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Register a Birth, Live: Secure Identity Alliance Hosts OSIA Live Interoperability Demo at TRUSTECH Paris

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Six identity technology providers will run a complete birth registration through the OSIA standard (ITU-T X.1281), with a different line-up of vendors each day, 1–3 December 2026

BRUSSELS, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Secure Identity Alliance (SIA) today announced the OSIA Live Interoperability Demo, which will run throughout TRUSTECH Paris, 1–3 December 2026, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Six identity technology providers, DIGITECH, iDAKTO, IN Groupe, Mühlbauer, Thales and X Infotech, will connect their systems through OSIA, the international standard for interoperable identity management systems (ITU-T Recommendation X.1281). Together they will run a complete birth registration, from checking the parent’s identity to a birth certificate printed on a card and verified on the spot.

Join us at Trustech and drop in to get your birth certificate on the spot. Register free here!

The birth certificate is the first identity document a person receives, and the foundation for every credential that follows: national ID, passport, driving licence. Yet in many countries it is still a paper document that is easy to forge and hard to recover if lost. Modernizing means connecting many components, such as enrollment, biometrics, unique identification number generation and credential management systems and civil and population registries. These are often supplied by different vendors, and without a shared standard each connection is a costly custom integration that ties governments to a single supplier.

At the demo, visitors play the child whose birth is being registered. The parent’s identity is first obtained and checked, and the visitor gives their details and a live face capture. After data verification, the birth is registered and a unique identification number (UIN) is attributed to the visitor, playing the child. Visitors then receive their birth certificate on the spot: their data and portrait are printed on a card together with a visible digital seal (QR code). Finally, they present the QR code to a mobile app, which verifies their identity by collecting the data and portrait from the different OSIA-powered identity systems.

To protect privacy, visitors’ faces appear on screen and are stored only for the purpose of printing the birth certificate in the framework of the demo. No fingerprints are captured, and the child is fictional. All data is erased at the close of each day.

“Interoperability is often presented as a promise. At TRUSTECH, governments will see it work, from a child’s very first identity record to a credential that can be trusted anywhere,” said Debora Comparin, Chair of the OSIA Initiative. “Six independent companies that compete have built one seamless process together, and they swap places every day. That is what OSIA gives governments: the freedom to choose the best system building block for each step, without lock-in.”

The demo will also be presented on stage on Wednesday 2 December at 12:00 in the ID Conference Room.

Practical information
OSIA Live Demo Area, Alley D, between the Innovation Stage and the ID Conference Room, TRUSTECH Paris, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, 1–3 December 2026. Open drop-in during show hours. On stage: Wednesday 2 December, 12:00, ID Conference Room. More information: www.osia.io #OSIALiveDemo

About the Secure Identity Alliance
The Secure Identity Alliance brings together leading global providers of identity technology. SIA leads OSIA, eSEC, ADIA and co-leads SIDI Hub. SIA is a supporting organization of the ITU Focus Group TIDA. www.secureidentityalliance.org 

About OSIA
OSIA is the international standard for interoperable identity management systems, published as ITU-T Recommendation X.1281. It defines open interfaces between the building blocks of identity systems, so governments can combine components from different suppliers and avoid vendor lock-in. www.osia.io

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