The Foundation

SODA Foundation is an open source project under Linux Foundation that aims to establish an open, unified, and autonomous data management framework for data mobility from the edge, to core, to cloud.

SODA brings together industry leaders to collaborate on building a common framework to promote standardization and best practices for data storage, data protection, data governance, data analytics, etc. to support IoT, big data, machine learning, and other applications.

We are fostering collaboration and innovation across vendors, system integrators, cloud service providers, standards organizations, and consortiums across different industries, to provide quality end-to-end solutions to end users.

Background

SODA Foundation is a transformation of the Linux Foundation OpenSDS technical project. OpenSDS was initiated by Dell EMC, Fujitsu, Hitachi, Huawei, Intel, and Vodafone to address the challenges of storage integration in the cloud era. 

As OpenSDS grew, there were increasing requests to expand its scope to cover data mobility, data protection, data security, data analytics, etc., in order to meet the changing needs of technology trends such as cloud native, edge computing, IoT, big data, machine learning, and more. 

With the support of members, SODA Foundation was conceived and officially launched on June 29, 2020.

SODA Foundation Vision

STORE, RUN, ANY DATA ANYWHERE

End-to-End Solutions

Standard Interfaces

Interoperable

Autonomous Operations

Dynamic Dataflows

Highly Scalable

Goals

Open source and standards for data management and storage.

Focused on end user requirements and real world use cases

Mix and match hardware, software, and cloud services to build solutions

Collaboration across projects and forums

Governance

SODA Foundation is a project of the Linux Foundation. 

SODA Foundation is overseen by the Governing Board supported by 3 main committees.

SODA Governance Structure

FAQ

What is SODA Foundation?

SODA Foundation is an open source project under Linux Foundation that aims to foster an ecosystem of open source data management and storage software for data autonomy. SODA Foundation offers a neutral forum for cross-projects collaboration and integration and provides end users quality end-to-end solutions.

What is SODA Open Data Framework?

The SODA Open Data Framework is an open source unified autonomous data framework that connects data end to end.

SODA Open Data Framework comprises several Core Projects.

Why is SODA Foundation needed?

  • To foster an ecosystem of open source data management and storage software for data autonomy
  • To offer a neutral forum for cross-projects collaboration and integration
  • To provide end users quality end-to-end solutions

Do I need to be a member to participate?

No, all are welcome to participate in SODA Projects, the SODA Slack channel, Mailing lists, and SODA Events.

Why should I join SODA Foundation as a member?

  • Network with other SODA members
  • Demonstrate thought leadership in data management and storage
  • Drive SODA roadmap and technologies
  • Prioritized community support for use of SODA software
  • Vendor supported POC testing
  • Invitation to present at SODA conferences and meetups worldwide
  • Discounted tickets to SODA events

How can I sponsor SODA Foundation events?

Please refer to each event’s page as listed on SODA Event Calendar, or email us.

You can also use the contact us page to reach out to us.

What is the relationship between the SODA Foundation and The Linux Foundation?

SODA Foundation is a sub-foundation under Linux Foundation. Starting in early 2019 to build an ecosystem to solve data/storage management challenges.

The Linux Foundation is the parent of SODA Foundation. We are one of the LF’s largest sub-foundations. More information on the LF’s over 50 projects can be found at https://www.linuxfoundation.org/projects.

Would my project be a good fit for the SODA?

SODA Foundation aims to foster an ecosystem of open source data management and storage software for data autonomy. SODA Foundation offers a neutral forum for cross-projects collaboration and integration and provides end users quality end-to-end solutions.

The current focus is on Data Mobility, Data Protection, Data Lifecycle, Unified Storage Platform, Cloud Native Storage, Data Governance, Data Orchestration and Data Energy. Learn more here.

To know more about the SODA Foundation Projects click here.