Mike Vizard talks with Clyde Seepersad of the Linux Foundation about the latest Tech Talent Report and why AI is increasing demand for skilled technology professionals. Seepersad explains that while large tech companies have made highly visible staffing cuts, small and midsize businesses are hiring workers with open source, AI and cross-stack skills. The conversation also explores why lifelong learning, certifications and broader technical fluency are becoming essential for anyone building a career in technology.
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AI Exposes Open Source Documentation ...
Mike Vizard talks with Paul Gustafson of Expert Support about why documentation has become more important as AI agents and enterprise teams evaluate open source projects. Gustafson explains that poor documentation slows adoption, frustrates contributors and can undermine trust when developers, ad...
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Zephyr Marks 10 Years of Embedded RTO...
Mike Vizard talks with Kate Stewart of the Linux Foundation about the Zephyr Project’s 10th anniversary and its role as an open source real-time operating system for embedded devices. Stewart explains how Zephyr brings modern development practices, supply chain resilience, safety work and hardwar...
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EU Cyber Resilience Act Pressures Sof...
Mike Vizard talks with Christopher Robinson of OpenSSF about the EU Cyber Resilience Act and why many software organizations are still unprepared for upcoming compliance obligations. Robinson explains how the CRA affects manufacturers selling products with digital elements into the European Union...
