The Open Group: Leading the development of open, vendor-neutral IT standards and certifications.

The Open Group is a global consortium that enables the achievement of business objectives through IT standards. With more than 350 member organizations, we have a diverse membership that spans all sectors of the IT community - customers, systems and solutions suppliers, tool vendors, integrators and consultants, as well as academics and researchers to:

  • Capture, understand and address current and emerging requirements, and establish policies and share best practices
  • Facilitate interoperability, develop consensus, and evolve and integrate specifications and open source technologies
  • Offer a comprehensive set of services to enhance the operational efficiency of consortia
  • Operate the industry's premier certification service

The Open Group has developed a range of highly effective services available to members:

 

 

 

 

The Open Group is made up of credible staff experts; high-profile member organizations from around the world; influential member representatives working in our Governing Board, Forums and Work Groups; and established local partners that further our work and reputation across the globe. Together, the individuals and organizations who make up The Open Group lead the development of open, vendor-neutral IT standards and certifications.