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Linux Foundation Announces Launch of LF India to Expand Global Open Source Support and Innovation

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NEW DELHI, Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India, December 11, 2024— The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, today announced the establishment of the LF India, created to foster open collaboration for Indian open source developers, enterprises, government organizations, and community. LF India will engage regional startups and Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs) with an initial focus on open source projects including cloud native, telecommunications, Edge/IoT, blockchain, security, and domain-specific AI technologies across all vertical segments.

LF India to foster open source growth and adoption across multiple technologies and verticals

Today, nearly 200,000 developers in India contribute to open source projects hosted by the Linux Foundation. With LF India, the Linux Foundation will serve as the ‘sandbox for innovation’ in the region, accelerating incubation and support for open source software (OSS) projects across startups, enterprises, and IGOs. For developers, LF India will invest in this growing, talented community through open source software training, local events and meetups.

“As open source continues on its global growth trajectory, we are time and again inspired by the rapid adoption of open technology in India, driven by policy and investment by government and organizations across the region,” said Jim Zemlin, Executive Director, Linux Foundation. “LF India is an important milestone in the Linux Foundation’s mission to expand global awareness of open source. We look forward to future partnerships with government leaders, enterprises and the developer community during this exciting time of open source advancement.”

India’s fast-growing developer community is on track to be the world’s largest by 2028. This highly skilled group is bolstered by the region’s commitment to open innovation and technology, with a strong digital public infrastructure built with open source software. Investment in open technology continues to grow, creating opportunities for developers to contribute meaningfully to transformational technologies, thus enriching the growing deep tech startup ecosystem.

“We are excited to launch LF India focused on building collaborative open source communities and providing a sandbox for next generation projects,” said Arpit Joshipura, GM/SVP and Head of LF India. “Our focus will be on local innovation with global impact and from consumption to contribution.”

This year marks the first KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India, taking place in Delhi on December 11-12, 2024, with plans for KubeCon + CloudNativeCon India 2025 scheduled for August 6-7 in Hyderabad, India. Other planned events in 2025 include Open Source Summit India, August 5, Hyderabad. For more information, visit https://events.linuxfoundation.org/.

To learn more about LF India, visit https://lf-india.org. 

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Tom Rondeau, Principal Director for FutureG for the US Department of Defense
“As the U.S. continues to strengthen its partnership in 5G and 6G technology with allied and partner nations, we recognize that open source software is a critical component in securing the future of global communications. Through our collaborative efforts with the likes of the Linux Foundation and LF India, we are harnessing the power of open source innovation to build a more secure, resilient, and trustworthy 6G ecosystem, ensuring the integrity of our communications and safeguarding national security for generations to come.”

Chris Aniszczyk, CTO of CNCF
“The technical community in India has long been an important driver of cloud native innovation. CNCF has recently doubled down in the region this year with the first KubeCon + CloudNativeCon and more community events planned in 2025. India is the fourth largest contributor to CNCF projects in terms of contributions and developers in India are the third largest group of contributors to the Kubernetes project. We are glad to see the establishment of LF India and anticipate much more innovation coming out of the country.”

Todd Moore, Interim General Manager of OpenSSF, SVP of The Linux Foundation Operations
“The launch of LF India marks an exciting opportunity to strengthen collaboration, tackle shared security challenges, and make the software supply chain more secure for everyone. The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) helps individuals and organizations build secure software and we look forward to partnering with LF India to continue our work in the region. Yesterday, our SOSS Community Day India gave us the opportunity to come together to sustainably secure the development, maintenance, and consumption of open source software (OSS) we all depend on, and to promote practices useful to all software development.  Our members and community within OpenSSF are excited to continue collaborating on a more secure future.”

Daniela Barbosa – General Manager of Decentralized Technologies at the Linux Foundation and Executive Director of LF Decentralized Trust.
“India stands at the forefront of digital transformation, powered by a thriving developer ecosystem and strategic government initiatives. With LF Decentralized Trust, we aim to harness this momentum, fostering open collaboration and innovation to drive impactful blockchain and decentralized identity projects. India’s vibrant and fast-growing developer community continues to lead the way in advancing decentralized technologies, a success made possible by the ongoing contributions of our members and India Regional Chapter. By empowering developers, engaging with enterprises, and collaborating with policymakers, LF Decentralized Trust is uniquely positioned to accelerate India’s leadership in shaping the future of digital trust globally. We celebrate the dedication of our members and community in India, whose ongoing support strengthens our global mission to build trusted, impactful, and inclusive open-source ecosystems, and look forward to expanding that work with LF India.”

Shyam Khulave, Founder, OpenNets
“OpenNets is developing unique value added products and services using open source networking hardware and software. In collaboration with Linux Foundation, OpenNets aims to empower individuals, communities and organizations in India with skills and resources needed to lead the next wave of innovation. The “Open Source Learning Center” will serve as a hub for enthusiasts, practitioners, educators, students and the industry experts to come together, collaborate and co-create technologies for India and the world.”

Dr. Mahesh Tangutooru, Co-Founder and Director, ISF, International Startup Foundation
“The International Startup Foundation (ISF) is having a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with LF India. This strategic partnership aims to enhance the employability of tech graduates by providing advanced training and certification in Linux and related applications. Through this collaboration, we will offer high-quality training programs, empowering individuals to access better livelihood opportunities and fostering a culture of entrepreneurship”

Mohammed Rafee Tarafdar, Chief Technology Officer, Infosys
“We have an open source first strategy and have been actively collaborating and contributing to LFN and CNCF. We are excited to welcome LF India and looking forward to bringing in open source led innovations to LFI led projects by our developer and architect communities in India“.

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.

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America’s Largest Political Group Is Getting Its Own Election Night

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A record 45% of Americans identify with neither party. On November 3, they get the first nationally televised Election Night built around the independent voter bloc, presented by United Independents, the organization behind the Independent National Convention, in partnership with DeFiance Media.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Can the country’s largest bloc of voters turn identity into representation? Independents now make up 45% of U.S. adults, a record high in Gallup’s 2025 data, yet partisan coverage continues to dominate mainstream mediums. On November 3, one broadcast will cover the election from the Independent point of view.

Broadcast live from the National Press Club’s television studio in Washington, D.C. Election Night 2026: Independent Edition is an eight-hour program hosted by Christopher Life, founder and CEO of United Independents, and Macy Gunnell, NewsForce’s White House correspondent. DeFiance Media will be producing and streaming the broadcast.

Built on live election data from The Associated Press (AP), the program will call the national races as the returns come in. Then it goes where other broadcasts don’t: race-by-race coverage of independent candidates in consequential congressional contests, and guest conversations with the strategists and organizers behind them.

Built for the Voters Both Parties Are Chasing

Two generations of Americans have come of age as independent voters, and in 74 years of nationally televised Election Night broadcasts, not one has been built around them. This one is: national results and the balance of power, dedicated coverage of the independent candidates who could tip the next Congress, and a live chat with selected viewer questions put to the hosts and guests on air.

Open to Every Newsroom

Television pool feed. U.S. television outlets, including local stations, can carry the program live, in full or in part, separate from DeFiance Media’s full-program streaming.Social streaming. The broadcast streams through participating social media partners. Channels that want to carry it can sign up at Election2026.live.Live clips and excerpts. Newsrooms, commentators, and creators can pull portions of the program for reporting and social distribution while the broadcast is underway.

Request access through the Media & Distribution Access Form at Election2026.live.

Free and Accessible Nationwide

Going live Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026, from 6 PM- 2 AM ET. Updates, guest announcements, and viewing instructions: Election2026.live.

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Pianist Michael Weinstein Wins Best Social Media Music Collaborations at the 2026 Vega Awards

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With more than a million followers across social media, Weinstein’s piano collaborations bring together vocalists from around the world to create unique musical performances and reach new audiences.

SOUTH SALEM, N.Y., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Pianist, entrepreneur and social media creator Michael Weinstein has been recognized at the 2026 Vega Digital Awards in the Social Media Collaboration category for his music collaboration series, Piano Sessions: Bringing Voices Together Through Music.

“I love collaborating with talented singers including building friendships that have become just as meaningful as the music itself.”

Weinstein has built a social media audience of more than a million followers across TikTok, Instagram and other platforms by sharing piano performances and collaborations with singers from around the world. His videos feature vocalists performing alongside his piano accompaniment, creating intimate musical performances that showcase each artist’s individual talent and style.

While Weinstein has spent much of his professional career building businesses and marketing consumer brands, music has always remained one of his greatest passions.

“Music has always been a huge part of my life and one of the things I enjoy most is collaborating with other musicians,” said Weinstein. “I’ve had the opportunity to work with so many incredibly talented singers and I love being able to play alongside them and create something special together. It’s also rewarding to introduce these artists to new audiences while building relationships and friendships that have become just as meaningful as the music itself.”

An accomplished pianist and keyboardist, Weinstein has collaborated with an impressive range of vocalists, including artists who have performed and recorded with Maroon 5, Sting, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Usher, Lauryn Hill and Jill Scott. He has also collaborated with standout performers from American Idol, America’s Got Talent and The Voice.

Weinstein is also planning a live concert in New York City in 2027, bringing together several of the talented vocalists featured on his social media channels for a special collaborative performance. Additional details will be announced in the coming months.

Outside of music, Weinstein is the Founder and CEO of JAM Direct, a marketing and advertising agency, and former Chief Marketing Officer of Allstar Products Group, where he was responsible for marketing some of the most successful products in “As Seen On TV” history, including the Snuggie, ShamWow and Shake Weight.

Watch Michael Weinstein’s performances here:

https://linktr.ee/mweinsteinmusic

About the Vega Digital Awards

The Vega Digital Awards is an international competition recognizing excellence in social media, digital marketing and brand strategy. Judged by the International Awards Associate (IAA), the competition honors work that demonstrates innovation, effectiveness and measurable impact across the global marketing landscape.

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Landis+Gyr Secures Major Contract with Leading US Utility

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CHAM, Switzerland and ALPHARETTA, Ga., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Landis+Gyr Group AG (SIX: LAND), a global energy technology leader driving intelligent innovation across the grid, today announced that it has secured a major contract with a leading US investor-owned electric utility. The agreement covers more than 3 million advanced metering endpoints.

Under the agreement, Landis+Gyr will provide Revelo meters and associated network and head-end system technologies, complemented by advanced security solutions, premium support, and software maintenance and services. The deployment is expected to advance the utility’s grid modernization objectives by enhancing security, grid visibility and operational performance.

“This important win reflects the strong momentum of our Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio and the trust customers place in Landis+Gyr to support large-scale grid modernization programs. By combining advanced metering, integrated technology, security and support capabilities, we look forward to helping this utility enhance grid visibility, reliability and operational performance,” said Peter Mainz, Chief Executive Officer of Landis+Gyr.

About Landis+Gyr

Landis+Gyr is a global energy technology leader, delivering intelligent solutions that connect devices, data, and decisions across the grid. Trusted by more than 2,000 utilities worldwide, we transform traditional devices into intelligent, networked sensors, giving utilities real-time grid visibility and system control. With these combined insights, electric, gas, and water companies can anticipate demand, optimize operations, and deliver energy that’s more reliable, resilient, accessible, safe, and sustainable for everyone. For more information, please visit our website www.landisgyr.com.

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