Why is OpenInfra Foundation Joining the Linux Foundation: A New Era for Open Source and AI

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I have been covering both the Linux Foundation and the Open Infrastructure Foundation (OpenInfra), formerly the OpenStack Foundation, since their inception. They are among the most welcoming organizations, known for fostering collaboration and creating a level playing field.

The Open Infrastructure Foundation (OpenInfra) is joining forces with the Linux Foundation, marking a significant shift in the enterprise open source landscape. The partnership is expected to accelerate key infrastructure projects like OpenStack and Kubernetes, leveraging the Linux Foundation’s extensive network, shared resources, and governance model.

Mark Collier, COO at OpenInfra Foundation, joined me on our new show called Cloud : Evolution, and emphasized that this transition is about scaling momentum rather than altering OpenInfra’s core mission. OpenInfra will function as a top-level foundation within the Linux Foundation, similar to CNCF, PyTorch Foundation, and OpenSSF.

Collier likened the transition to moving from bare metal to an operating system for foundations, “Today, it's as if our foundation is running on bare metal. The Linux Foundation now has a system—like an operating system for foundations. We’ve been working on recreating that same system within the Linux Foundation’s structure so it will operate in essentially the same way.”

This means OpenInfra will retain its governance model, funding structure, and community-driven approach while gaining access to shared resources, legal expertise, and collaboration opportunities with other Linux Foundation projects.