Dirk Riehle's Industry and Research Publications

Challenges to open source program offices in the automotive industry (Nikita Peters, IEEE Computer)

I’m happy to report that the 42nd article in the open source column of IEEE Computer has been published. As always, please consider writing an article proposal!

Abstract

Open source program offices (OSPOs) manage organizational engagement with open source software (OSS) and communities, including compliance, security, and project leadership. As modern vehicles increasingly rely on OSS, automotive OSPOs face unique technical, organizational, and governance challenges.

Keywords

Open Source, Open Source Software, Automotive Industry, Cost Reduction, Social Production, Open Source Community, Modern Vehicles, Best Practices, Community Engagement, Software Development, Vertical Integration, Commercial Tools, Original Equipment Manufacturers, Strategic Alignment, Automotive Companies

Reference

Peters, N. (2026). Challenges to Open Source Program Offices in the Automotive Industry. IEEE Computer vol. 59, no. 8 (August 2026), pp. 130-133.

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