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{{Infobox Organization
{{Infobox Organization
| name = OpenForum Europe
| name = OpenForum Europe
| image=[[File:OFE logo 2018 full cropped.png|frameless|thumb|OFE logo]]
| abbreviation = OFE
| abbreviation = OFE
| type = Registered interest group
| type = nonprofit
| focus = European technology policy
| formation = 2002
| language = English
| established = 2002
| leader_title = CEO
| leader_name = Sachiko Muto
| website= http://www.openforumeurope.org/
| website= http://www.openforumeurope.org/
}}
}}
'''OpenForum Europe''' ('''OFE''') is a [[Europe]]an [[open source]] software and [[open standard]] [[advocacy group]].
'''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.


==About==
==History==
Founded in 2002 it seeks to encourage the use of [[open source software]] and [[open standard]]s among businesses, [[consumer]]s and governments. OFE's role has since evolved and its primary role now is to promote the use of [[open standards]] in [[Information and communications technology|ICT]] as a means of achieving full openness and [[interoperability]] of computer systems throughout Europe. It continues to promote open source software, as well as openness more generally as part of a vision to facilitate open, competitive choice for IT users.
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>


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>
OFE is a registered interest group with the [[European Commission]] that devotes much of its time to explaining the merits of openness in computing to [[politician]]s and [[legislator]]s across Europe.


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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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 Agenda]], which aims to create a flourishing [[digital economy]] in Europe by 2020.


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==Activities==
OFE maintains an ongoing dialogue with key decision makers. It 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. Once a year it hosts a Summit at which top European policymakers and thought leaders from the industry share their views about the importance of open computing. In 2010 Vice President [[Neelie Kroes]], [[European Commissioner]] for the Digital Agenda provided the keynote.
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 policy makers 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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===Software patents===
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The organisation is actively involved in the discussion about the development of [[OpenDocument|Open Document Format]] (ODF), an ISO standard for electronic documents.


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.
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>
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.


===Democratic society===
==Membership==
Today OFE’s focus includes the impact of the regulatory choices concerning standards and platforms on society.
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OFE is supported by major IT suppliers and works closely with the European Commission and National Governments both direct and via National Associates.
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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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OFE corporate members include [[Google]], [[IBM]], [[Oracle Corporation|Oracle]], [[Red Hat]], [[GitHub]] and [[Deloitte]]. OFE has national partners from across Europe, representing many tens of thousands of SMEs. It also has a partnership with the [[Free Software Foundation Europe]] (FSFE) and collaborates with the [[Foundation for a Free Information Infrastructure]] (FFII). These are two of the leading free and open source software campaign groups in Europe. OFE also collaborates with the [[European Committee for Interoperable Systems]] (ECIS).

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==Activities==
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OFE's then Chief Executive Officer Graham Taylor 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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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>

OpenForum Europe has also held seminars to instruct lawmakers on the merits of open source software and open standards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=SPEECH/08/317/ |title=EUROPA - PRESS RELEASES - Press Release - Neelie Kroes European Commissioner for Competition PolicyBeing open about standards OpenForum Europe - Breakfast seminarBrussels, 10th June 2008 |publisher=Europa.eu |date= |accessdate=2012-11-16}}</ref>

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===Software patents===
The body has been criticised in 2003 by [[Bruce Perens]] for its stance on [[software patents]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theregister.co.uk/2003/05/07/open_source_representative_calls/|title=Open Source ‘representative’ calls for software patents|publisher=Theregister.co.uk|accessdate=2012-11-16}}</ref> This was rejected by OFE.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theregister.co.uk/2003/05/09/openforum_europe_rejects_perens_charges/|title=OpenForum Europe rejects Perens charges|publisher=Theregister.co.uk|accessdate=2012-11-16}}</ref>


===Support and network===
In 2010, in the context of interoperability and open standards in document file formats, [[Florian Müller (author)|Florian Müller]], a German lobbyist consulting for Microsoft,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://fortune.com/2014/04/03/whats-eating-florian-mueller/|title=What's eating Florian Mueller?|work=Fortune|access-date=2018-06-06|language=en}}</ref> accused OFE and its members of hypocrisy, stating that they had been a "notorious fake representative of open source for many years."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techeye.net/software/open-source-advocates-accused-of-hypocrisy|title=Open source "advocates" accused of hypocrisy - The Big Four have double standards|date=2010-07-21|publisher=TechEye|accessdate=2012-11-16}}</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.
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).


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 16:32, 25 October 2018

OpenForum Europe
AbbreviationOFE
Established2002
Typenonprofit
FocusEuropean technology policy
CEO
Sachiko Muto
Websitehttp://www.openforumeurope.org/

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.

History

Founded in 2002 OFE seeks to encourage the use of open source software and open standards among businesses, consumers and governments. 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.[1]

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."[2] 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.[3]

In 2016, Sachiko Muto was appointed Chief Executive Officer of OFE,[4] succeeding Graham Taylor.

Activities

OFE is a registered interest group with the European Commission and the European Parliament.[5] OFE advises European policy makers 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 fully supports the European Commission's Digital Single Market strategy, which aims to create a flourishing digital economy in Europe by 2020.

Software patents

Open software is the primary focus of OFE. OFE participates actively in public consultations that concern the industry and often serves as an interlocutor between legislators and the wider open computing community. OFE cooperates with the Open Source Consortium, Free Software Foundation Europe, the Linux Professional Institute (LPI)[6] as well as Foundation for a Free Information Infrastructure (FFII) and the ODF Alliance.[7] OFE is actively involved in the discussion about the development of Open Document Format (ODF), an ISO standard for electronic documents.

Democratic society

Today OFE’s focus includes the impact of the regulatory choices concerning standards and platforms on society. OpenForum Europe has helped to launch petitions to call on government bodies such as the European Parliament to use open standards whenever possible.[8]

Support and network

OFE is supported by major technology suppliers and works closely with the European Commission and National Governments both direct and via National Associates. OFE's corporate partners include IBM, Oracle, Red Hat, GitHub and Deloitte. Additionally, OFE has national partners from across Europe, representing SMEs. 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).

References

  1. ^ "OFE Press Release - 4th Ministerial eGovernment Conference - Lisbon — Open Forum Europe". Openforumeurope.org. 21 September 2007. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
  2. ^ European Commission (10 June 2008). "Neelie Kroes European Commissioner for Competition Policy Being open about standards OpenForum Europe - Breakfast seminar Brussels".
  3. ^ "Full keynote speech by Neelie Kroes at OFE Summit 2012".
  4. ^ Sachiko Muto. "OFE presentation for ENISA".
  5. ^ "European Transparency Register".
  6. ^ "Linux Professional Institute". LPI. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
  7. ^ "OpenDocument Format Alliance". Odfalliance.org. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
  8. ^ "OFE Press Release - New petition calls for open standards in the European Parliament — Open Forum Europe". Openforumeurope.org. Retrieved 16 November 2012.

External links

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