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The Open Group is a global consortium that seeks to "enable the achievement of business objectives" by developing "open, vendor-neutral technology standards and certifications." It has 900+ member organizations and provides a number of services, including strategy, management, innovation and research, standards, certification, and test development.[1] It was established in 1996 when X/Open merged with the Open Software Foundation.

Key Information

The Open Group is the certifying body for the UNIX trademark,[2] and publishes the Single UNIX Specification technical standard, which extends the POSIX standards. The Open Group also develops and manages the TOGAF standard, which is an industry standard enterprise architecture framework.[3]

Members

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The 900+ members include a range of technology vendors and buyers as well as government agencies, including, for example, Capgemini, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Orbus Software, IBM, Huawei, the United States Department of Defense and NASA. There is no obligation on product developers or vendors to adopt the standards developed by the association.

Platinum members:[4]

  1. DXC Technology, United States
  2. Fujitsu, Japan
  3. Huawei Technologies, China
  4. IBM, United States
  5. Intel, United States
  6. OpenText, Canada
  7. Shell, Netherlands

History

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See also: X Window System § History

By the early 1990s, the major UNIX system vendors had begun to realize that the standards rivalries (often called the "Unix wars") were causing all participants more harm than good, leaving the UNIX industry open to emerging competition from Microsoft. The COSE initiative in 1993 can be considered to be the first unification step, and the merger of the Open Software Foundation (OSF) and X/Open in 1996 as the ultimate step, in the end of those skirmishes. OSF had previously merged with Unix International in 1994, meaning that the new entity effectively represented all elements of the Unix community of the time.[5]

In January 1997, the responsibility for the X Window System was transferred to The Open Group from the defunct X Consortium. In 1999, X.Org was formed to manage the X Window System, with management services provided by The Open Group. The X.Org members made a number of releases up to and including X11R6.8 while The Open Group provided management services. In 2004, X.Org and The Open Group worked together to establish the newly formed X.Org Foundation which then took control of the x.org domain name, and the stewardship of the X Window System.

Programs

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Certification

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Key services of The Open Group are certification programs,[6] including certification for products and best practices: POSIX, UNIX, and O-TTPS.

The Open Group offers certifications for technology professionals. In addition to TOGAF certification which covers tools, services and people certification, The Open Group also administers the following experience-based Professional Certifications: Certified Architect (Open CA),[7] Certification Program Accreditation,[8] Certified Data Scientist (Open CDS),[9] Certified Technical Specialist (Open CTS),[10] and Certified Trusted Technology Practitioner (Open CTTP).[11] The Open Group also offers certification for ArchiMate tools and people, as well as people certification for Open FAIR[12] and IT4IT,[13] standards of The Open Group.

Collaboration Services

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The Open Group also provides a range of services, from initial setup and ongoing operational support to collaboration, standards and best practices development, and assistance with market impact activities.[14] They assist organizations with setting business objectives, strategy and procurement, and also provide certification and test development. This includes services to the government agencies, suppliers, and companies or organizations set up by governments.[14]

Inventions and standards

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The Open Group

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The Open Group is a global that enables organizations to achieve business objectives through the development of open, vendor-neutral technology standards, certifications, and initiatives. Formed in 1996 through the merger of the X/Open Company Ltd., founded in 1984, and the , established in 1988, The Open Group has grown to support over 900 member organizations worldwide, including customers, suppliers, tool vendors, integrators, academics, and consultants across diverse industries. Its mission emphasizes fostering collaboration, inclusivity, and mutual respect to create a ubiquitous, trusted, reliable, and easy-to-use global information infrastructure. The leads the development of standards and certifications for both products and professionals, with notable activities including forums and work groups that facilitate idea exchange and expertise sharing among members. Among its most prominent contributions is the TOGAF® Standard, an and framework originally developed by The Open Group and now in its 10th Edition, widely adopted by leading organizations to enhance business efficiency, support , and ensure consistent practices in architecture development. Additionally, The Open Group serves as the certifying body for the UNIX , administering the UNIX Certification Program to ensure compliance with the , a vendor-neutral benchmark for open operating systems that guarantees consistency, portability, and . Through these efforts, The Open Group continues to advance open systems specifications, collaborative development, and standards conformance, benefiting technology buyers and suppliers globally.

Overview

Mission and Vision

The Open Group is a global consortium dedicated to enabling the achievement of business objectives through the development of open, vendor-neutral technology standards and open source initiatives. Its vision centers on achieving Boundaryless Information Flow™, which promotes global in a secure, reliable, and timely manner, allowing seamless exchange of information across enterprise boundaries without regard to technical, organizational, or geographical constraints. The mission of The Open Group is to drive the creation of this Boundaryless Information Flow™ by collaborating with customers to capture, understand, and address current and emerging requirements, while establishing policies and sharing best practices; working with suppliers, consortia, and standards bodies to develop consensus, facilitate , and evolve specifications alongside technologies; offering services to enhance the operational efficiency of consortia; and developing the industry's premier certification services to promote the procurement of certified products. Guiding principles of The Open Group emphasize consensus-based, vendor-neutral development processes that foster collaboration, inclusivity, and mutual respect among diverse stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, tool vendors, integrators, academics, and consultants. This approach ensures a focus on , , and global applicability, bridging these groups without favoring any specific vendor to advance standards that support worldwide.

Organizational Structure

The Open Group is governed by a Governing Board responsible for strategic oversight, policy approval, and ensuring alignment with member interests across its global consortium of over 900 organizations. The Board comprises elected representatives from customer, supplier, and solution provider members, reflecting a balanced structure that promotes collaboration. Chaired by Christopher Frost, Principal Enterprise Architect at , the Board includes Vice-Chair David McCall from Corporation and directors such as Alan Doniger of ACD Consulting Solutions, Andrew Hinz of AUTOSOL, Joanne Woytek of , Masateru Awatsu of , Rashed Alyami of , Sunil Joshi of , and Susanta Dash of , with Steve serving as an ex-officio director in his role as President and CEO. Technical oversight and standards development are managed through specialized forums and work groups, including the Architecture Forum, which guides practices and standards like TOGAF. The Architecture Forum is chaired by Jean-Baptiste Sarrodie of , with Vice-Chair Leoš Mates of DAIN s.r.o., ensuring expert input from industry leaders on technical directions. at the executive level is led by President and CEO Steve Nunn, who drives overall operations and member engagement, supported by key roles such as Vice President of Forum Operations Judy Cerenzia, Chief Marketing Officer Patricia Donovan, Vice President of Standards & Certification Andrew Josey, and Chief Technology Officer Andras Szakal. Operational units encompass dedicated standards development teams embedded in forums and work groups, certification bodies that administer programs like Open Certified Architect and TOGAF certifications, and a network of regional offices to support global activities. These offices are located in the United States (Boston, Massachusetts, and San Francisco, California), Europe (Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom), South America (São Paulo, Brazil), and Asia (Shanghai, China, and Mumbai, India), facilitating localized member collaboration and event coordination. The organization's decision-making process emphasizes a consensus-driven model for standards approval, involving iterative discussion, proposal refinement, and a formal call for consensus distributed to all eligible participants without requiring a . This approach allows concerns to be addressed collaboratively until broad agreement is reached, fostering inclusive outcomes. Member voting rights in board elections and standards processes are tiered by membership level—, , and Silver—with higher levels granting additional seats on the Governing Board and weighted influence in approvals to reflect and expertise.

History

Formation and Early Developments

The Open Group traces its origins to two key predecessor organizations in the computing industry, both established amid the growing need for standardized, interoperable systems during the 1980s. The X/Open Company was founded in by a of European computer manufacturers, including , ICL, and , with the primary goal of promoting the portability of UNIX-based applications across diverse hardware and software environments. This initiative aimed to counter the fragmentation caused by proprietary extensions to UNIX, which were creating silos that hindered multi-vendor compatibility and user mobility. X/Open developed the X/Open Portability Guides (XPGs), which specified common application interfaces to ensure software could run without modification on conforming systems. In response to the evolving landscape of distributed computing and ongoing UNIX fragmentation, the Open Software Foundation (OSF) was established in 1988 by major U.S.-based firms such as IBM, Digital Equipment Corporation, Hewlett-Packard, and Apollo Computer. OSF focused on collaborative research and development of open, portable operating system technologies, including the creation of reference implementations like OSF/1, to foster innovation in networked and distributed environments. Unlike X/Open's emphasis on vendor-neutral specifications, OSF adopted a more hands-on approach, producing actual software to demonstrate and advance open standards, partly as a counter to the proprietary directions pursued by AT&T and Sun Microsystems in the so-called "UNIX wars." The formation of The Open Group occurred in February 1996 through the merger of X/Open and OSF, a strategic consolidation designed to unify fragmented efforts in open systems and eliminate competing standards bodies that had exacerbated industry divisions. This merger addressed the between the groups—X/Open's specification-driven, neutrality-focused model versus OSF's implementation-oriented —by integrating their resources to streamline the of open standards and reduce in UNIX development. One of the earliest outcomes was the evolution of X/Open's 1994 Spec 1170 into the , a comprehensive brand and conformance program that defined a unified set of APIs and behaviors for UNIX systems, enabling vendors to certify products as interoperable without lock-in. Initial challenges included reconciling differing philosophies and technologies from the rival consortia, as well as navigating the broader ' legacy of incompatible implementations, but the merger laid the groundwork for a cohesive push toward open systems portability.

Key Milestones and Expansions

In 1995, The Open Group released the first version of the TOGAF framework, marking a foundational milestone in . This framework provided a structured for developing and managing enterprise architectures, quickly gaining traction among organizations seeking to align IT with goals. During the , The Open Group experienced significant growth in its initiatives, culminating in the release of the 1.0 specification in February 2009. offered a for describing enterprise architectures, complementing TOGAF and enabling better modeling of complex systems. This period saw increased adoption of Open Group standards across industries, solidifying its role as a leader in vendor-neutral technology solutions. The 2010s brought further expansions into and IT operations. In November 2010, The Open Group published the Open – ISO/IEC 27005 Cookbook, introducing the Open methodology for quantitative risk analysis. By 2015, membership surpassed 500 organizations, reflecting growing global interest in its standards and certifications. In 2016, the IT4IT Reference Architecture, Version 2.0, was released, providing a value-chain-based model for managing digital enterprises. Global expansion accelerated during this era, with the establishment of operations in the region through offices in , , and , , to support regional adoption of standards. In 2009, The Open Group launched its franchise, The Open Group Arabia, to enhance memberships and IT standards awareness in the region. Additionally, partnerships with ISO and IEEE advanced , notably through joint standards like ISO/IEC 9945:2002 for UNIX specifications. By 2020, membership had grown to over 800 organizations, with a strong emphasis on initiatives that integrated architecture, risk, and IT management standards. This expansion underscored The Open Group's evolution into a key enabler of business objectives through open technology standards.

Membership

Membership Types and Benefits

The Open Group offers organizational memberships in four primary categories: , , Silver, and Academic, each designed to provide varying levels of engagement and influence within its standards development and collaboration activities. membership is reserved for strategic influencers, granting access to all Forums, including exclusive ones like the Business Forum, eligibility for leadership roles such as Forum chairs, and representation on the Governing Board. membership allows active participation in any Forum open to all members, with voting for Governing Board representatives and opportunities to contribute to work groups without limits. Silver membership provides access to one Forum (with an option for a second at additional cost), basic Governing Board voting , and participation in selected work groups, making it suitable for organizations seeking targeted involvement. Academic membership, available at a reduced annual fee of $1,250 for the Silver tier to accredited colleges and universities, enables and teaching staff to join Forums and access resources to support educational initiatives in and related fields. Eligibility for membership is restricted to organizations, including suppliers, customers, agencies, and academic , with no provisions for individual memberships. Suppliers and customers of any size can apply, while agencies pay tiered fees based on staff size—$2,500 for those with fewer than 200 employees and $7,500 for larger ones. Academic eligibility requires affiliation with an accredited , focusing on faculty and staff rather than students, who may benefit indirectly through special voucher rates for certifications. This structure ensures that membership fosters collaborative, vendor-neutral environments for advancing open standards. Members across all types receive core benefits such as to draft standards and best practices, participation in Forums and work groups for influencing standards development, networking opportunities with global peers through events and online resources, and discounted for The Open Group conferences and sessions. Higher tiers like and offer enhanced influence, including board seats and leadership positions that shape the organization's strategic direction, while Silver and Academic provide cost-effective entry points for resource access and professional development. Certifications, such as those for TOGAF and , are not bundled with membership but are available at preferential rates for academic members and through affiliated providers. As of November 2025, The Open Group boasts 917 active memberships spanning more than 40 countries, reflecting its global reach and the scale of collaborative impact among diverse organizations.

Notable Members and Diversity

The Open Group boasts a roster of prominent members that includes major technology leaders such as , , and , alongside global enterprises like , Shell, , and . These organizations represent key contributors to the consortium's standards development, leveraging their expertise in hardware, software, and enterprise solutions to advance open systems . The membership's diversity spans a wide array of industries, including , , , defense, and healthcare, with dedicated forums such as the Healthcare Forum and Open Process Automation™ Forum facilitating sector-specific collaboration. This composition encompasses tech giants and hardware/software vendors, end-user organizations like energy firms, government agencies, and academic institutions, ensuring a balanced perspective on global challenges such as . Geographically, members hail from the , , , and the , promoting inclusive, cross-regional innovation. With 917 active memberships worldwide as of November 2025, The Open Group's diverse community collaborates through more than 20 forums and working groups, driving vendor-neutral standards that address and needs across sectors. This inclusive structure underscores the consortium's commitment to fostering equitable participation and shared technological progress.

Programs and Services

Certification Programs

The Open Group's certification programs provide vendor-neutral credentials that validate professionals' knowledge, skills, and experience in , IT management, and related domains, as well as conformance for products and tools to open standards. These programs aim to promote , best practices, and across industries, with certifications administered through independent processes to ensure global portability and recognition. Knowledge-based certifications focus on demonstrating understanding of The Open Group's standards through examinations, without requiring prior experience. The TOGAF certification portfolio, built on the TOGAF Standard (Versions 9.2 and 10), includes levels such as Foundation (Level 1), which covers core concepts in , and Practitioner (Level 2), which assesses application skills; over 100,000 TOGAF 9 certifications have been issued worldwide. certification validates proficiency in the modeling language for visualizing enterprise architectures, while IT4IT certification confirms knowledge of the IT4IT Reference Architecture for managing digital products and services. Experience-based certifications under the Open Professions program assess practical capabilities through portfolio reviews and endorsements, rather than exams, to recognize seasoned professionals. The Open Certified Architect (Open CA) certifies IT architects for their ability to deliver boundaryless , the Open Certified Data Scientist (Open CDS) verifies expertise in practices, and the Open Certified Technical Specialist (Open CTS) validates skills in developing and operating IT solutions. These credentials include milestone badges for career progression and require periodic recertification to maintain relevance. Product certifications ensure that software, tools, and processes conform to The Open Group's standards, facilitating interoperability and reducing integration risks. The UNIX certification program benchmarks operating systems against the for open systems compliance. TOGAF tool certifications designate software that supports TOGAF implementation effectively, while the FACE (Future Airborne Capability Environment) conformance certification verifies components for portability and reusability in safety-critical systems. Examinations for knowledge-based certifications are delivered through Pearson VUE testing centers or online proctored sessions, with results leading to digital badges via Credly for . All programs emphasize vendor neutrality, prioritizing skills that enable open, interoperable environments, and are developed with input from collaborative forums. By 2025, these certifications have supported over 100,000 professionals globally in advancing their careers in standardized IT practices.

Collaboration Forums and Work Groups

The Open Group maintains a network of over 20 forums and work groups that serve as vendor-neutral platforms for members to collaborate on the development of open standards, best practices, and innovative solutions across various industries. These entities enable knowledge sharing, resource pooling, and consensus-driven decision-making, addressing technical, business, legal, and regulatory challenges in areas such as , , and . Forums typically focus on broader functional domains, while work groups tackle more targeted initiatives, with all activities open to eligible members without restrictions on participation size. Key examples include the Architecture Forum, which facilitates the evolution of frameworks through member contributions and regular updates; the OSDU Forum, dedicated to creating platforms for the energy sector, including oil and gas, to enhance and data utilization; and the Security Forum, which explores cybersecurity standards and practices. Work groups, such as the Work Group and the Work Group, support specialized efforts like defining protocols and lifecycle management for . Activities within these groups encompass virtual meetings, workshops, and collaborative document reviews, culminating in publications, white papers, and pilot projects that drive practical implementation. Through these platforms, The Open Group fosters cross-industry partnerships, allowing over 900 member organizations—including corporations, governments, and academic institutions—to engage annually in joint initiatives that accelerate technology adoption and innovation. This collaborative model has enabled the production of influential outputs, such as shared best practices and prototype developments, which underpin certifications and standards while promoting ethical and sustainable technology practices.

Standards and Contributions

Enterprise Architecture Frameworks

The Open Group has developed several key frameworks for enterprise architecture (EA), with TOGAF and ArchiMate serving as foundational standards for aligning IT strategies with business goals. These frameworks provide structured methodologies and modeling tools to design, plan, implement, and govern enterprise architectures, enabling organizations to manage complexity and drive digital transformation. TOGAF offers a comprehensive methodology, while ArchiMate provides a complementary visual language for modeling architectural elements across business, application, and technology layers. TOGAF, or , is a proven EA methodology and framework first published in 1995, initially based on the U.S. Department of Defense's Technical Framework for (TAFIM). It evolved through multiple versions, with the 10th Edition released on April 25, 2022, introducing simplified core concepts, best practices, and support for agile and initiatives in organizations of all sizes. At the heart of TOGAF is the Architecture Development Method (ADM), an iterative cycle comprising phases such as Preliminary, Architecture Vision, , Information Systems Architectures, Technology , Opportunities and Solutions, Migration Planning, Implementation Governance, and ; this process guides architects in developing and maintaining enterprise architectures by focusing on business alignment, stakeholder needs, and continuous improvement. The framework's structure divides into Fundamental Content for enduring principles and Series Guides for practical application in areas like and . ArchiMate, an open and independent for EA, was originally developed by the ArchiMate Foundation and transferred to The Open Group in 2008 for stewardship and further evolution. Its latest version, 3.2, was released in October 2022, enhancing support for modeling enterprise architectures with a focus on structure, behavior, and elements. ArchiMate provides a standardized visual notation to describe relationships among processes, organizational structures, flows, IT systems, and technical infrastructure, using layers such as , , Application, and , along with , Implementation & Migration, and Physical extensions. It complements TOGAF by offering precise diagramming capabilities that facilitate communication, analysis, and decision-making across architectural domains. These frameworks have seen widespread adoption, with TOGAF employed by over 80% of Global 50 companies and more than 60% of organizations as of 2016, underscoring their role in supporting scalable EA practices for business efficiency and innovation. Certifications in TOGAF and are available to validate practitioner expertise.

Operating Systems and Interoperability Standards

The Open Group's efforts in operating systems and standards trace back to the legacy of X/Open, a founded in 1984 by major European computer vendors including , ICL, Nixdorf, , and to promote portable applications across diverse hardware through open system specifications based on Unix. X/Open's foundational work in the emphasized defining common interfaces for open systems, aiming to reduce and enable in an era dominated by proprietary architectures. This legacy evolved into The Open Group's stewardship of Unix-related standards after the 1996 merger of X/Open with the . Central to these efforts is the (SUS), which builds upon and extends the (Portable Operating System Interface) standard defined by IEEE Std 1003.1 to specify a common application environment for operating systems. Originally developed by X/Open in the early 1990s, the SUS has progressed through multiple versions, with the latest being Version 5 (2024 Edition), aligned with The Open Group Base Specifications Issue 8. This version incorporates (IEEE Std 1003.1-2024) and adds branding and documentation requirements, ensuring a consistent, branded Unix environment that supports large-scale, multi-vendor deployments. Ongoing updates to the Base Specifications maintain alignment with evolving POSIX revisions, with Issue 8 providing the core for certifications as of 2025. The UNIX trademark, owned and licensed by The Open Group, serves as a certification mark for operating systems that fully conform to the SUS, guaranteeing portability and interoperability across certified platforms. To earn the trademark, vendors must pass rigorous conformance testing against the relevant SUS version, such as UNIX V7 for Version 5 compliance, which verifies features like command-line utilities, system calls, and libraries. Notable certified systems include Apple's macOS (e.g., version 26.0 Tahoe on Apple silicon and Intel-based Macs), Huawei's EulerOS, and Inspur's K-UX, alongside traditional Unix variants like IBM AIX and Oracle Solaris. This certification fosters a vendor-neutral ecosystem, allowing developers to write portable code that runs consistently on diverse hardware without modification. POSIX, as the foundational IEEE standard (Std 1003.1), defines core operating system interfaces for environments, promoting source-code portability for applications across compliant systems. The Open Group has extended POSIX through add-ons, including real-time extensions from IEEE Std 1003.1b-1993 (now integrated into core POSIX), which provide features like priority scheduling, semaphores, and real-time signals to support time-critical applications in embedded and industrial systems. Security extensions, such as controlled invocations and privilege separation mechanisms, enable implementations to enforce rigorous policies beyond basic file permissions, enhancing protection in multi-user environments. These extensions collectively ensure that operating systems, including distributions and BSD variants, achieve high levels of interoperability, allowing seamless data exchange and application migration in heterogeneous networks.

Risk Management and Other Standards

The Open Group has developed Open (Factor Analysis of Information Risk) as a vendor-neutral, quantitative standard introduced in 2010 through the Open – ISO/IEC 27005 Cookbook. This methodology provides an and for assessing cyber and financial risks, enabling organizations to model in economic terms using probability-based calculations for factors such as event frequency, , and loss magnitude. Recent updates in 2025 include O-RA Version 2.1 and O-RT Version 3.1, improving processes. The Open Risk (O-RT) Standard defines the logical relationships among risk elements, while the (O-RA) Standard outlines the process for consistent, repeatable assessments applicable to any risk domain. Its scope emphasizes defensible, business-aligned decisions, integrating seamlessly with The Open Group Architecture Framework () to support within architecture planning. Open FAIR has seen adoption in finance and government sectors for enhancing compliance and decision-making, including alignment with regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) through structured data risk evaluations. For instance, financial institutions use it to quantify cyber threats to assets, translating technical risks into financial impacts for board-level reporting, while agencies apply it for prioritizing cybersecurity investments. The methodology's certification program, managed by The Open Group Security Forum, has certified over 1,700 professionals as of May 2025, fostering widespread use in risk normalization across industries. Beyond , The Open Group maintains the Digital Practitioner Body of Knowledge (DPBoK) Standard, which addresses practices within broader efforts. Released to guide practitioners in handling data across digital ecosystems, DPBoK incorporates principles for , quality, and , drawing from established frameworks to support organizations in managing information assets amid technologies like and AI. Its vendor-neutral approach promotes consistent data strategies, aiding compliance in regulated environments such as where data privacy is paramount. The IT4IT™ Reference Architecture, Version 3.0, offers a value stream-based model for managing IT as a , focusing on the end-to-end lifecycle of digital products from to operations. This standard defines core value streams like to Portfolio and Requirement to Deploy, providing a reference for automating IT processes and improving efficiency without . Adopted in sectors including for portfolio streamlining and for implementations, IT4IT integrates with TOGAF to align IT management with goals. In emerging areas, The Open Group explores guidelines for technologies like through its forums, emphasizing vendor-neutral ontologies to assess risks and ensure in systems. These efforts build on established standards like Open FAIR to address novel threats in quantum environments, supporting adoption in high-stakes industries.

Recent Developments

Initiatives in 2024–2025

In 2024 and 2025, The Open Group advanced its flagship , the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition (initially released in 2022), through expanded guidance on adoption, including new how-to materials, topical series guides (such as those on environmentally sustainable information systems and architecture roles and skills), and updates to and the content metamodel to better address modern digital needs such as integration and AI-driven transformations. In May 2025, Technical Corrigendum 1 further refined the framework, enhancing and aspects while maintaining compatibility with prior versions to facilitate practitioner upgrades. Concurrently, the OSDU Forum expanded its scope in the sector by releasing milestone updates like M24 in November 2024, focusing on open-source data platforms to improve subsurface and for global energy transitions, with membership growing across six continents and over a dozen new participants joining to support practical implementations. Building on this momentum, The Open Group launched two new consortia in 2025 to tackle emerging industry challenges. In July, the Open Digital Transformation Forum was established to develop standardized frameworks for digital initiatives, emphasizing consistency in AI adoption, ethical guidelines for digital ethics, and reference architectures that promote unbiased and sustainable technological progress across sectors. In September, the Industrial Advanced Nuclear Consortium debuted to standardize interfaces and terminology for advanced nuclear heat and power solutions, aiming to lower costs and enable integrated, open-architecture systems for industrial applications like decarbonization and energy security. These initiatives reflect The Open Group's strategic emphasis on AI integration—through open standards that ensure trustworthy and vendor-neutral AI practices—and sustainability, as seen in forum activities promoting energy-efficient architectures and environmental data management. Membership continued to grow, surpassing 900 organizations by the end of 2023 and reaching approximately 920 by November 2025, with increased participation from global enterprises in these new forums. To address post-pandemic collaboration barriers, The Open Group adopted hybrid event formats, combining in-person summits with virtual access to broaden global engagement while maintaining productivity in standards development.

Global Events and Partnerships

The Open Group organized several key international events in 2025 to foster collaboration on open standards, , and emerging technologies. The U.S. Summit, held November 3–6 in , , focused on "Pathways to Progress: Defining the Future with Open Standards," bringing together global leaders to discuss AI, , cybersecurity, and initiatives through keynotes, panels, and forum meetings. The Amsterdam Summit, occurring May 19–22, emphasized AI integration in ecosystem architectures and innovations, with sessions exploring sustainable technology practices and end-user applications. In the Middle East, the Riyadh In-Person Event on July 28–29 launched the Open Digital Transformation Forum, featuring discussions on future-ready capabilities like use cases, alongside networking and member meetings. These events highlighted The Open Group's ongoing partnerships with standards bodies such as ISO and IEEE to advance and . Collaborations with ISO include formal on international standards, exemplified by the joint approval of the Open Trusted Technology Provider Standard (O-TTPS) as ISO/IEC 20243 in 2015, with continued alignment in supply chain efforts. With IEEE, The Open Group co-develops standards, including the IEEE/Open Group 1003.1-2024 edition, which defines portable operating system interfaces and supports for compliant systems. These alliances enable harmonized global standards without direct 2025-specific new pacts announced for . A notable initiative tied to these events was the INITIATE Enterprise Architecture Competition for Students, culminating in awards in July–August 2025, which recognized teams of 3–5 engineering and management students for innovative solutions. Hosted under the INITIATE , the program promotes academic-industry collaboration, with the 2025 conclave in Bengaluru celebrating projects that address real-world challenges like . Overall, these 2025 events facilitated knowledge sharing through hybrid formats, reaching both in-person attendees and virtual participants worldwide, and piloted new standards in areas like AI governance and open digital frameworks, enhancing global .

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