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Vision & Mission

The Open Group Vision

Boundaryless Information Flow™ achieved through global interoperability in a secure, reliable and timely manner

Mission Statement

The mission of The Open Group is to drive the creation of Boundaryless Information Flow™ achieved by:

  • Working with customers to capture, understand and address current and emerging requirements, establish policies, and share best practices
  • Working with suppliers, consortia and standards bodies to develop consensus and facilitate interoperability, to evolve and integrate specifications and open source technologies
  • Offering a comprehensive set of services to enhance the operational efficiency of consortia
  • Developing and operating the industry's premier certification service and encouraging procurement of certified products