Organizations

The Open Bioinformatics Foundation (OBF) is a non-profit, volunteer run organization focused on supporting open source programming in bioinformatics. Read More »

Open Data Commons exists to provide legal solutions for open data. In March 2008 it launched the first ever open data license: the Public Domain Dedication and License (PDDL). Open Data Commons is an Open Knowledge Foundation project run by its Advisory Council and like the Foundation is a not-for-profit effort working for the benefit of the general open knowledge community.

The mission of Open eHealth Foundation is to create, perpetuate, and share open source software components and tools for the healthcare ICT industry.

Open eHealth Foundation community members seek to deliver and sustain high quality open interoperable healthcare ICT applications, integrate or extend existing Open eHealth applications and services. Read More »

Open Embedded Software Foundation was organized by corporations involved in developing and constructing embedded system solutions based on the Android framework and platform. Using Android as their platform, the Foundation and its members seek to jointly develop and promote standardization of a common framework and platform for various devices and systems other than cellular phones.

The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) is a non-profit, international, voluntary consensus standards organization. Theyare leading the way in the development of standards for geographic content and services, sensor webs, and location services. Read More »

A group of technology and mobile companies who have come together to accelerate innovation in mobile solutions and offer consumers a richer, less expensive, and better experience when using mobile devices, e.g. Smartphones. They are committed to commercially deploy handsets and services using the Android Platform.