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Graham Taylor, Basil Cousins, Robert Blatchford |
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| leader_name = [[Sachiko Muto]] |
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| leader_name2 = Astor Nummelin Carlberg |
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'''OpenForum Europe''' ('''OFE''') is a European [[Open-source software|open source]] software and [[open standard]] not-for-profit [[think tank]]. Its key objective is to contribute to achieve an open and competitive [[digital ecosystem]] in Europe. Based in [[Brussels]], it launched its operations in 2002 and currently conducts research on topics such as [[Open source|Open Source]], [[Open standard|Open standards]], Digital Government, [[Government procurement in the European Union|public procurement, ]] [[Intellectual property|Intellectual Property]], [[cloud computing]] and Internet policy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=administrator |title=About OFE |url=https://openforumeurope.org/about-ofe/ |access-date=2022-07-13 |website=OpenForum Europe |language=en-US}}</ref> Founded by Graham Taylor, Basil Cousins and Robert Blatchford,<ref>{{Cite web |last=administrator |title=Team |url=https://openforumeurope.org/team/ |access-date=2022-07-13 |website=OpenForum Europe |language=en-US}}</ref> the current executive director is Astor Nummelin Carlberg. |
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'''OpenForum Europe''' ('''OFE''') is a European [[open source]] software and [[open standard]] not-for-profit organisation advocating for interoperability in technology. Its key objective is to contribute to achieve an open and competitive [[Digital ecosystem]] in Europe. |
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==History== |
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Founded in 2002 OFE seeks to encourage the use of [[open source software]] and [[open standard]]s among businesses, consumers and governments. |
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Graham Taylor, OFE's then Chief Executive Officer, spoke at the 4th EU Ministerial eGovernment conference in Lisbon in September 2007, stressing the benefits of open source software in government.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.openforumeurope.org/press-room/press-releases/OFE%20release%20210907%20-3.pdf/view/ |title=OFE Press Release - 4th Ministerial eGovernment Conference - Lisbon — Open Forum Europe |publisher=Openforumeurope.org |date=2007-09-21 |accessdate=2012-11-16}}</ref> |
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The concerns regarding interoperability expressed by OFE found an echo with EU's Competition Commissioner [[Neelie Kroes]]. In support of open standards,as advocated by OFE, Neelie Kroes declared in 2008 "I know a smart business decision when I see one - choosing open standards is a very smart business decision indeed."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=SPEECH/08/317/ |title=Neelie Kroes European Commissioner for Competition Policy Being open about standards OpenForum Europe - Breakfast seminar Brussels|author=European Commission|date=2008-06-10}}</ref> Neelie Kroes who became Vice President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda maintained her support for open standards. In her new role she provided the keynote at the OFE Annual Summit in 2010 and again in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Wlig3dPX5E |title=Full keynote speech by Neelie Kroes at OFE Summit 2012}}</ref> |
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In 2016, [[Sachiko Muto]] was appointed Chief Executive Officer of OFE,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.enisa.europa.eu/events/enisa-cscg-2017/presentations/muto|title=OFE presentation for ENISA|author=Sachiko Muto}}</ref> succeeding Graham Taylor. |
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==Activities== |
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OFE is a registered interest group with the [[European Commission]] and the [[European Parliament]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ec.europa.eu/transparencyregister/public/consultation/displaylobbyist.do?id=2702114689-05|title=European Transparency Register}}</ref> OFE advises European |
OFE is a registered interest group with the [[European Commission]] and the [[European Parliament]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ec.europa.eu/transparencyregister/public/consultation/displaylobbyist.do?id=2702114689-05|title=European Transparency Register}}</ref> OFE advises European policymakers and legislators on the merits of openness in computing and provides technical analysis and explanation. OFE promotes open source software, as well as openness more generally, as part of a vision to facilitate open, competitive choice for technology users. |
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OFE works closely with the [[European Commission]], [[European Parliament]], national and local governments both directly and via its national partners. It fully supports the European Commission's [[Digital Single Market strategy]], which aims to create a flourishing [[digital economy]] in Europe by 2020. |
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OFE works closely with the [[European Commission]], [[European Parliament]], national and local governments both directly and via its national partners. It follows five openness objectives to help direct its work : User centricity, Competition, Flexibility, Sustainability, and Community.<ref>{{Cite web |last=administrator |title=Vision |url=https://openforumeurope.org/our-vision/ |access-date=2022-07-13 |website=OpenForum Europe |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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===Software patents=== |
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== Economic Impact of Open Source Software == |
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Open software is the primary focus of OFE. OFE participates actively in [[public consultation]]s that concern the industry and often serves as an [[Interlocutor (politics)|interlocutor]] between legislators and the wider open computing community. |
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In 2021, OFE, in collaboration with [[Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI|Fraunhofer ISI]], conducted a study on the impact of open source software and hardware on technological independence, competitiveness, and innovation in Europe for the [[European Commission]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Study about the impact of open source software and hardware on technological independence, competitiveness and innovation in the EU economy {{!}} Shaping Europe's digital future |url=https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/study-about-impact-open-source-software-and-hardware-technological-independence-competitiveness-and |access-date=2022-07-13 |website=digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu |date=2 September 2021 |language=en}}</ref> |
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OFE cooperates with the [[Open Source Consortium]], [[Free Software Foundation Europe]], the Linux Professional Institute (LPI)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lpi.org// |title=Linux Professional Institute |publisher=LPI |date= |accessdate=2012-11-16}}</ref> as well as Foundation for a Free Information Infrastructure (FFII) and the ODF Alliance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.odfalliance.org/ |title=OpenDocument Format Alliance |publisher=Odfalliance.org |date= |accessdate=2012-11-16}}</ref> |
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OFE is actively involved in the discussion about the development of [[OpenDocument|Open Document Format]] (ODF), an ISO standard for electronic documents. |
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== The EU Open Source Policy Summit == |
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===Democratic society=== |
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Started in 2015, OFE organises the EU Open Source Policy Summit <ref>{{Cite web |title=The EU Open Source Policy Summit – The only conference bringing Open Source and policy together. |url=https://summit.openforumeurope.org/ |access-date=2022-07-13 |language=en-US}}</ref>. Started as just a few people workshop, its 2022 edition gathered 600 participants and 38 speakers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Grzegorzewska |first=Paula |date=2022-02-10 |title=Thank you for joining the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2022! |url=https://openforumeurope.org/thank-you-for-joining-the-eu-open-source-policy-summit-2022/ |access-date=2022-07-13 |website=OpenForum Europe |language=en-US}}</ref> Topics tackled during the sessions at the Summit included: public sector’s capacity in Open Source, Open Source Software security, Economics of Open Source and supporting the green transition through Open Source solutions. |
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Today OFE’s focus includes the impact of the regulatory choices concerning standards and platforms on society. |
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OpenForum Europe has helped to launch petitions to call on government bodies such as the [[European Parliament]] to use open standards whenever possible.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.openforumeurope.org/press-room/press-releases/ep_petition_release.pdf/view/ |title=OFE Press Release - New petition calls for open standards in the European Parliament — Open Forum Europe |publisher=Openforumeurope.org |date= |accessdate=2012-11-16}}</ref> |
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== OpenForum Academy == |
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===Support and network=== |
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OpenForum Academy is an independent programme established by OpenForum Europe with the aim to create a link between academias and policymaker. In order to provide new input and insight into the key issues which impact the openness of the IT market, the programme gathers researchers from various countries.<ref>{{Cite web |last=administrator |title=About OFA |url=https://openforumeurope.org/about-ofa/ |access-date=2022-07-13 |website=OpenForum Europe |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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OFE is supported by major technology suppliers and works closely with the European Commission and National Governments both direct and via National Associates. |
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OFE's corporate partners include [[IBM]], [[Oracle Corporation|Oracle]], [[Red Hat]], [[GitHub]] and [[Deloitte]]. Additionally, OFE has national partners from across Europe, representing SMEs. |
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OFE has a partnership with the [[Free Software Foundation Europe]] (FSFE) and collaborates with the [[Foundation for a Free Information Infrastructure]] (FFII), two of the leading free and open source software campaign groups in Europe. OFE also provides input for the [[European Committee for Interoperable Systems]] (ECIS). |
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Revision as of 13:43, 26 March 2024
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| OpenForum Europe | |
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| Established | 2002 |
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| Founders | Graham Taylor, Basil Cousins, Robert Blatchford |
| Type | Non-profit Think Tank |
| Focus | Open source software, European Digital policy |
| Headquarters | Brussels, Belgium |
Chairperson | Sachiko Muto |
Executive Director | Astor Nummelin Carlberg |
| Website | www |
OpenForum Europe (OFE) is a European open source software and open standard not-for-profit think tank. Its key objective is to contribute to achieve an open and competitive digital ecosystem in Europe. Based in Brussels, it launched its operations in 2002 and currently conducts research on topics such as Open Source, Open standards, Digital Government, public procurement, Intellectual Property, cloud computing and Internet policy.[1] Founded by Graham Taylor, Basil Cousins and Robert Blatchford,[2] the current executive director is Astor Nummelin Carlberg.
Activities
OFE is a registered interest group with the European Commission and the European Parliament.[3] OFE advises European policymakers and legislators on the merits of openness in computing and provides technical analysis and explanation. OFE promotes open source software, as well as openness more generally, as part of a vision to facilitate open, competitive choice for technology users.
OFE works closely with the European Commission, European Parliament, national and local governments both directly and via its national partners. It follows five openness objectives to help direct its work : User centricity, Competition, Flexibility, Sustainability, and Community.[4]
Economic Impact of Open Source Software
In 2021, OFE, in collaboration with Fraunhofer ISI, conducted a study on the impact of open source software and hardware on technological independence, competitiveness, and innovation in Europe for the European Commission.[5]
The EU Open Source Policy Summit
Started in 2015, OFE organises the EU Open Source Policy Summit [6]. Started as just a few people workshop, its 2022 edition gathered 600 participants and 38 speakers.[7] Topics tackled during the sessions at the Summit included: public sector’s capacity in Open Source, Open Source Software security, Economics of Open Source and supporting the green transition through Open Source solutions.
OpenForum Academy
OpenForum Academy is an independent programme established by OpenForum Europe with the aim to create a link between academias and policymaker. In order to provide new input and insight into the key issues which impact the openness of the IT market, the programme gathers researchers from various countries.[8]
References
- ^ administrator. "About OFE". OpenForum Europe. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ administrator. "Team". OpenForum Europe. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "European Transparency Register".
- ^ administrator. "Vision". OpenForum Europe. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "Study about the impact of open source software and hardware on technological independence, competitiveness and innovation in the EU economy | Shaping Europe's digital future". digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu. 2 September 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "The EU Open Source Policy Summit – The only conference bringing Open Source and policy together". Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ Grzegorzewska, Paula (10 February 2022). "Thank you for joining the EU Open Source Policy Summit 2022!". OpenForum Europe. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ administrator. "About OFA". OpenForum Europe. Retrieved 13 July 2022.