The Linux Foundation said that the Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) has joined into its organisation as a Platinum member.
QuIC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, is focused on developing software for mobile open source platforms, optimising open source software for mobile technologies, and enabling developers to build applications easily for the millions of devices powered by Qualcomm’s chipsets.
The Linux Foundation executive director Jim Zemlin said that the QuIC’s membership with its organisation represents the evolution and growth of the Linux operating system and its increasing use in the mobile and consumer electronics markets.
"We’re very excited to have QuIC join The Linux Foundation at the Platinum level and look forward to continuing our work to advance Linux in this important market," Zemlin said.
QuIC vice president of engineering John Boackle said that their membership with Linux Foundation is a strategic business move that supports their commitment to providing best-in-class support for all Linux-based operating systems.
The Linux Foundation said that it is helping to facilitate collaboration on technical and promotional activities to support this major growth area for Linux.
There are three classes of corporate membership at The Linux Foundation: Silver, Gold and Platinum. The Platinum level of membership is the highest level of membership.
