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.