Welcome to The Open Group South Africa, a regional arm of The Open Group – a global consortium that enables the achievement of business objectives through technology standards. Our commitment extends across the diverse and dynamic continent of Africa, fostering an environment of open, vendor-neutral technology standards.
The Open Group
The Open Group is an international, vendor-neutral technology standards consortium that is both user and supplier independent. Our consortium is a collaborative, global community that includes organizations from an array of sectors: technology, systems, solutions, and tools vendors; integrators and consultants; as well as academics and researchers.
Our mission is to drive the creation of Boundaryless Information Flow™, which will enable access to integrated information, both within and among enterprises, based on open standards and global interoperability.
In fulfilling our mission, The Open Group offers a comprehensive range of services to help businesses navigate the ever-changing tech landscape, including:
Standards Process Management: Facilitating the development and adoption of industry standards.
Certification Programs: Ensuring skills, products, and services comply with industry standards.
Knowledge, Training, and Development: Providing access to a wealth of resources, learning opportunities, and industry-leading expertise.
The Open Group South Africa
The Open Group South Africa is an exciting extension of The Open Group's global network, passionately dedicated to the realization of our mission across the African continent. We strive to create a vibrant community, encouraging collaboration among members, sharing knowledge and resources, and fostering innovation in the application of open standards.
Our mission in Africa is not only to promote the adoption of The Open Group's standards but also to provide a platform for thought leadership, where members can discuss and address local challenges and opportunities.
Join us in our journey towards creating a Boundaryless Information Flow™ that empowers businesses and transforms technology landscapes across Africa.
Please feel free to reach out to us for any queries or for more information on membership and participation