Eric Monchalin

EPI, France

Open Source: The Good, the Bad, or the Ugly?

Abstract

The Open Source mindset was born in the 1950s, gained significant momentum in the 1980s, and became widely democratized as collaborative ecosystems in the 1990s. Over the past few decades, these ecosystems have emerged as powerful catalysts for innovation and collaboration, enhancing security and enabling cost-effective value creation.

Originally applied in software, and more recently expanding into hardware, Open Source has become a core part of the development process for many organizations. Today, it is so foundational to our digital era that over 90% of modern software includes Open Source components. This widespread adoption is a testament to the many advantages demonstrated by Open Source communities. Yet, alongside its benefits, Open Source also introduces challenges that developers, project managers, and executives must carefully assess.

So, let’s dive into some lesser-discussed aspects of open source to explore some answers to the question: Is open source the Good, the Bad, the Ugly, or perhaps all of the above?

Biography

Eric Monchalin is Vice-President, Head of Machine Intelligence at Eviden and Chair of the European Processor Initiative. At Eviden, he is responsible for creating and finalizing new technological and business initiatives for the Big Data and Security Global Business Line. His career has been built on numerous R&D positions in the areas of embedded systems, communication, storage, AI, edge and high-performance computing. He is a technology-minded person who has a wide range of skills and technological knowledge and is fully focused on turning customers’ wishes into reality.