Codethink Insight - Issue 4

Welcome to the fourth issue of ‘Codethink Insight’, our monthly news update. Once again we will be covering the latest Codethink news updates, top blog posts, videos, and events.

CES 2026 Round-up

CES is where futures are promised. The real work is deciding which ones are believable. 

At this year’s CES, Codethink’s John Ellis joined two panel discussions focused on the less glamorous, but far more important, questions facing our industry: trustable software, long-term risk, and what it means to operate responsibly as systems become increasingly software-defined.

Beyond the stage, Codethink was actively engaged at the COVESA and Eclipse SDV networking events, exchanging perspectives with leaders who are building, governing, and living with these systems every day.

Both panel recordings are now available to stream at no cost. We hope you’ll take a look and join the conversation.

Automotive AI - Unleashing New Possibilities & Experiences

This panel examined how generative AI is reshaping both driver and passenger experiences, moderated by John Ellis alongside senior industry leaders. 

• Madison Beebe – Director Software/Tech Strategy – Ford Motor Co. 
• Yansong Chen – Ph.D. PMP – Founder and CEO - ROPIX LLC 
• Maurice Dantzler – Executive Director – Cummins
• Rebeca Delgado – Vice President Autonomy Al – Torc Robotics
• Professor Dirk Slama – Vice President – Bosch

Securing the Supply Chain in a Shifting World

This panel examined how manufacturers are rethinking supply-chain security and resilience as volatility becomes the norm. John Ellis joined the discussion, moderated by Christine Izuakor, Founder & CEO of Cyber Pop-up.

• John Ellis – President – Codethink Ltd.
• Derrick Cassidy – Field CTO – Trustonic
• Rosemary Coates – Reshoring Institute
• Phillippe Le Berre – CEO – Consolare

Top blog posts

Why Endless OS Is Evolving - And Why It Matters

Complex system-level integration problems are one of Codethink’s specialties. We created BuildStream, a next-generation integration tool suitable for modern operating system development. And last year we were happy to help Endless Access redesign their Endless OS platform using BuildStream and GNOME OS.

Codethink recently joined Endless Access for an open discussion about Endless OS, where it comes from, why it needs to evolve, and what’s ahead with Endless OS 7.

In this discussion, we also explore: 

• Why staying close to upstream open source (GNOME OS) matters
• How Endless OS 7 improves reliability, updates, and hardware support
• What this shift means for learners, families, and communities accessing their first computer

Watch the discussion in full: https://youtu.be/Q0BPH6aaAXw 

Read the blog post.

Externally verifying Linux deadline scheduling with reproducible embedded Rust

In this blog post, we explore how Codethink used embedded Rust to measure Linux’s scheduling performance with a real-time microcontroller, while maintaining bit-for-bit reproducibility of the testing firmware.

Read the blog post.

Upcoming Events

• EU Open Source Policy Summit, Brussels, Belgium, 30 January 2026
• FOSDEM 2026, Brussels, Belgium, 31 January - 1 February 2026
• Embedded World 2026, Nürnberg, Germany, 10-12 March 2026
• OCX 2026, Brussels, Belgium, 21-23 April 2026

For more information on Codethink’s past and future events visit our events page.

Videos

Did you know that Codethink has a YouTube channel where you can find all our latest videos?  Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/@codethink-ltd 

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