--- title: Community Blog (55) description: Thoughts, news and events from FINOS and its community. (55) --- [![FINOS](https://www.finos.org/hs-fs/hubfs/sofin%20assets/SOFIN%20LOGOS/finos-logo.png?width=543&height=126&name=finos-logo.png "FINOS")](https://finos.org) - [Projects](https://www.finos.org/projects) - [Artificial Intelligence (AI)](https://ai.finos.org/) - [Common Domain Model (CDM)](https://www.finos.org/common-domain-model) - [FDC3](https://www.finos.org/fdc3) - [Fluxnova](https://fluxnova.finos.org) - [FINOS Common Cloud Controls](https://www.finos.org/common-cloud-controls-project) - [High Performance Computing (HPC)](https://hpc.finos.org) - [OSERA](https://osera.finos.org/) - [Open Source Readiness Initiative](https://www.finos.org/open-source-readiness) - [OS-Climate](https://www.finos.org/os-climate) - [Try our Projects](https://www.finos.org/project-sandbox) - [All Projects Landscape](https://landscape.finos.org/) - [Community](https://www.finos.org/engage-with-our-community) - [FINOS Community Calendar](https://www.finos.org/calendar) - [Community Quickstart](https://www.finos.org/get-involved) - 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[Stay Informed](https://www.finos.org/sign-up) - [FAQs](https://www.finos.org/faq) - [Contact Us](https://www.finos.org/contact-us) - [Governing Board](https://www.finos.org/governing-board) - [Technical Oversight Committee](https://www.finos.org/technical-oversight-committee) - [Team](https://www.finos.org/team) - [Governance](https://www.finos.org/governance) - [Code of Conduct](https://www.finos.org/code-of-conduct) - [OSFF + Videos](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-finance-forum) - [OSFF 2026](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-finance-forum/) - [OSFF Toronto 2026 Videos](https://www.finos.org/osff-toronto-2026-videos) - [OSFF New York 2025 Videos](https://www.finos.org/osff-nyc-2025-videos) - [OSFF London 2026 Videos](https://www.finos.org/osff-london-2026-videos) - [apidays Paris 2025 Videos](https://www.finos.org/apidays) - [Projects](https://www.finos.org/projects) - [Artificial Intelligence (AI)](https://ai.finos.org/) - [Common Domain Model (CDM)](https://www.finos.org/common-domain-model) - [FDC3](https://www.finos.org/fdc3) - [Fluxnova](https://fluxnova.finos.org) - [FINOS Common Cloud Controls](https://www.finos.org/common-cloud-controls-project) - [High Performance Computing (HPC)](https://hpc.finos.org) - [OSERA](https://osera.finos.org/) - [Open Source Readiness Initiative](https://www.finos.org/open-source-readiness) - [OS-Climate](https://www.finos.org/os-climate) - [Try our Projects](https://www.finos.org/project-sandbox) - [All Projects Landscape](https://landscape.finos.org/) - [Community](https://www.finos.org/engage-with-our-community) - [FINOS Community Calendar](https://www.finos.org/calendar) - [Community Quickstart](https://www.finos.org/get-involved) - [FINOS Community Site](https://community.finos.org/) - [Contribute](https://community.finos.org/docs/governance/Software-Projects/contribution) - [Unable to Contribute?](https://www.finos.org/open-source-readiness) - [Join our Slack channel](https://finos-lf.slack.com/messages/finos-community/) - [Recognize a contributor](https://github.com/finos/community/issues/new?assignees=mcleo-d&labels=community-recognition&template=Community-Recognition.md&title=FINOS+Community+Recognition) - [Ambassador Program](https://www.finos.org/ambassador-program) - [Membership](https://www.finos.org/membership-benefits) - [Members](https://www.finos.org/members) - [Inquire](https://www.finos.org/membership-benefits#become-a-member) - [Join](https://joinnow.platform.linuxfoundation.org/?project=finos) - [Member ROI Summary & Calculator](https://www.finos.org/roi-report-calculator) - [Dependency Consumption Analysis](https://www.finos.org/dependency-consumption-analysis) - Resources - [2025 Mission & Vision](https://www.finos.org/2024-in-review-2025-vision) - [Research & Case Studies](https://www.finos.org/research-case-studies) - [Training](https://training.linuxfoundation.org/finos/) - [Open Source Maturity Model](https://osr.finos.org/docs/bok/OSMM/Introduction) - [Contributions Live Dashboard](https://metrics.finos.org) - [Our Github Organization](https://github.com/finos/) - [Our Developer Toolchain](https://odp.finos.org/) - [FINOS Store](https://store-finos.myshopify.com/) - News & Events - [This Week At FINOS](https://www.finos.org/this-week-at-finos) - [Community Blog](https://www.finos.org/blog) - [Newsletter](https://www.finos.org/newsletter) - [Podcast: Open Source in Finance](https://www.finos.org/open-source-in-finance-podcast) - [Press Releases](https://www.finos.org/press) - [FINOS Events](https://www.finos.org/hosted-events) - [Community Events](https://www.finos.org/featured-events) - [Community Spotlight](https://www.finos.org/community-spotlight) - [Stay Informed](https://www.finos.org/sign-up) - [About](https://www.finos.org/about-us) - [Stay Informed](https://www.finos.org/sign-up) - [FAQs](https://www.finos.org/faq) - [Contact Us](https://www.finos.org/contact-us) - [Governing Board](https://www.finos.org/governing-board) - [Technical Oversight Committee](https://www.finos.org/technical-oversight-committee) - [Team](https://www.finos.org/team) - [Governance](https://www.finos.org/governance) - [Code of Conduct](https://www.finos.org/code-of-conduct) - [OSFF + Videos](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-finance-forum) - [OSFF 2026](https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-finance-forum/) - [OSFF Toronto 2026 Videos](https://www.finos.org/osff-toronto-2026-videos) - [OSFF New York 2025 Videos](https://www.finos.org/osff-nyc-2025-videos) - [OSFF London 2026 Videos](https://www.finos.org/osff-london-2026-videos) - [apidays Paris 2025 Videos](https://www.finos.org/apidays) ![Community Blog](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/10.04.19.FINOS_WebsiteBanners_3.png) # Community Blog ## [Using Open Source at Scale - Justin Colannino - MICROSOFT](https://www.finos.org/blog/using-open-source-at-scale-justin-colannino) July 13, 2020 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/using-open-source-at-scale-justin-colannino#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-07-13%20at%202.04.25%20PM.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/using-open-source-at-scale-justin-colannino)   **Guest Speaker: Justin Colannino**, Senior Attorney, Open Source & Standards Legal Team, Microsoft presents on "Using Open Source at Scale." This video is from a live webinar conducted for the [**FINOS Open Source Readiness (OSR) project**](https://finosfoundation.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/OSR/overview). The OSR project meets bi-weekly for guest presentations, knowledge-sharing between financial industry firms solving similar issues on their road to open source readiness, and discussion of open source strategy. Take a look at [**upcoming FINOS events like this**](https://finos.org/hosted-events) and join us!   ## [FINOS Open Source in Fintech Podcast - Faking it - How to Easily Create Realistic Test Data - Scott Logic](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-open-source-in-fintech-podcast-faking-it-how-to-easily-create-realistic-test-data-scott-logic) July 02, 2020 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-open-source-in-fintech-podcast-faking-it-how-to-easily-create-realistic-test-data-scott-logic#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/finos-podcast-faking-it.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-open-source-in-fintech-podcast-faking-it-how-to-easily-create-realistic-test-data-scott-logic) In this seventh edition of the FINOS Open Source in Fintech Podcast, FINOS Director of Community James McLeod interviews Scott Logic's Head of Consultancy for Bristol, Andrew Carr, and Delivery Manager, Tim Johnson after their FINOS Virtual Meetup presentation on June 4, 2020. ## [FINOS Open Source in Fintech Podcast - How to Secure the Electron Container for Capital Markets - COSAIC](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-open-source-in-fintech-podcast-how-to-secure-the-electron-container-for-capital-markets-chartiq) July 02, 2020 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-open-source-in-fintech-podcast-how-to-secure-the-electron-container-for-capital-markets-chartiq#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/finos-podcast-chart-iq.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-open-source-in-fintech-podcast-how-to-secure-the-electron-container-for-capital-markets-chartiq) In this sixth edition of the FINOS Open Source in Fintech Podcast, FINOS Director of Community James McLeod interviews Cosaic's Director of Solutions Engineering, Kris West, and Chief Architect, Ian Mesner after their FINOS Virtual Meetup presentation on May 20, 2020. ## [OpenUK 2020 FINOS Award – Outstanding Contribution to Accelerating Open Source in Finance](https://www.finos.org/blog/openuk-2020-finos-award-outstanding-contribution-to-accelerating-open-source-in-finance) June 26, 2020 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/openuk-2020-finos-award-outstanding-contribution-to-accelerating-open-source-in-finance#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/uk%20awards.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/openuk-2020-finos-award-outstanding-contribution-to-accelerating-open-source-in-finance) “We’re really excited to announce we are partnering with FINOS to be able to showcase the best in open source financial projects. As much as we may not like it, money controls much of our lives, and it’s so important that it works in an open and transparent way, “ said Jonathan Riddell, Chair of the OpenUK Awards Committee, “This additional award will allow us to recognise pioneers in keeping all our financial needs smooth and secure.”  The OpenUK Awards will recognise the roles that people across the UK play in open technology, including open source software, hardware, and data. Today we add a further dimension to the Awards by partnering with FINOS on the “Fintech Open Source Award.” With companies across the UK leading the world when it comes to finance and fintech, and with many of these companies putting open data and open source technologies at the heart of their operations, providing an award to celebrate this makes a huge amount of sense. [**Submit your entry here at the OpenUK Awards.**](https://openuk.uk/awards/)   ## [Financial services after Covid-19 : Open Source paves the way](https://www.finos.org/blog/financial-services-after-covid-19-open-source-paves-the-way) June 19, 2020 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/financial-services-after-covid-19-open-source-paves-the-way#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-06-19%20at%2010.26.49%20AM.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/financial-services-after-covid-19-open-source-paves-the-way)   **Guest speaker: **[Andrew Aitken](https://www.linkedin.com/in/opensourcestrategy/) of Wipro,presented on "Financial services after Covid-19 : Open Source paves the way".  This video was from a live FINOS virtual "Meetup" on June 17, 2020. [**Join us live for future "Meetups" to see real examples of successful collaboration**](https://finos.org/hosted-events), hear a few top tips from active contributors, and learn about some innovative approaches to maintaining open source projects. ## [FINOS All Community Call - June 2020](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-all-community-call-june-2020) June 19, 2020 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-all-community-call-june-2020#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/custom-video-thumbnails/FINOS%20All%20Community%20Call%20-%2011%20June%2020-thumb.jpeg)](https://www.finos.org/blog/finos-all-community-call-june-2020)   This video was from a live FINOS All Community Call on June 11, 2020. [**Join us live for future "Meetups" to see real examples of successful collaboration**](https://finos.org/hosted-events), hear a few top tips from active contributors, and learn about some innovative approaches to maintaining open source projects.   ## [Triaging Open Source – Getting Your Program on the Right Path - Andrew Aitken](https://www.finos.org/blog/triaging-open-source-getting-your-program-on-the-right-path-andrew-aitken) June 15, 2020 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/triaging-open-source-getting-your-program-on-the-right-path-andrew-aitken#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/custom-video-thumbnails/FINOS%20Open%20Source%20Readiness%20-%20Andrew%20Aitken-thumb-1.jpeg)](https://www.finos.org/blog/triaging-open-source-getting-your-program-on-the-right-path-andrew-aitken)   **Guest Speaker: **[**Andrew Aitken**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/opensourcestrategy/), GM & Global Open Source Practice Leader, Wipro Technologies presents on*Triaging Open Source – Getting Your Program on the Right Path*. This video was from a live webinar conducted for the [**FINOS Open Source Readiness (OSR) project**](https://finosfoundation.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/OSR/overview). The OSR project meets bi-weekly for guest presentations, knowledge-sharing between financial industry firms solving similar issues on their road to open source readiness, and discussion of open source strategy. Take a look at [**upcoming FINOS events like this**](https://finos.org/hosted-events) and join us!   [**Also join Andrew's FINOS Virtual Meetup talk, Financial Services After COVID-19: Open Source Paves the Way on June 17th.**](https://finos.org/hosted-events/2020-06-17-finos-meetup-guest-speaker-andrew-aitken-wipro)   ## [Faking it - How to Easily Create Realistic Test Data - Tim Johnson and Andrew Carr](https://www.finos.org/blog/faking-it-how-to-easily-create-realistic-test-data-tim-johnson-and-andrew-carr) June 04, 2020 [FINOS Team](https://www.finos.org/blog/author/finos-team) [Leave a comment](https://www.finos.org/blog/faking-it-how-to-easily-create-realistic-test-data-tim-johnson-and-andrew-carr#comments-listing) [![](https://www.finos.org/hubfs/data-helix.png)](https://www.finos.org/blog/faking-it-how-to-easily-create-realistic-test-data-tim-johnson-and-andrew-carr)   **Guest Speakers: Tim Johnson & Andrew Carr** of Scott Logic,** **presented on the "Faking it - How to Easily Create Realistic Test Data" about Data Helix. This video was from a live FINOS virtual "Meetup" on June 4, 2020. 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