ABOpen Article: Thales Joins RISC-V Foundation, Praises ISA’s Protection From “Cyber Threats”

Thales Group, best known for its work in aerospace, defense, transportation, and security, has announced it has joined the RISC-V Foundation, declaring its commitment to “free, open-source hardware architectures based on RISC-V processors.”
Founded in 2000 as the next stage from 1968-founded Thomson-CSF, which in turn was an evolution of Compagnie Française Thomson-Houston (CFTH) founded in 1893, Thales’ primary work is in high-security markets. That security focus, the company has announced, is now being brought to bear on the RISC-V open instruction set architecture (ISA) – with the company positioning itself to “play a major role in a new era of microprocessor design.”
“The success of open source hinges on community engagement, and Thales is a dedicated member of the community,” claims Thales’ chief technology officer Marko Erman. “Joining the RISC-V Foundation underscores the Group’s commitment to a coordinated approach by industry and academia to the design of secure, dependable microprocessors.”
 
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