Open standard

NEC and Freshwave Collaborate on Open RAN Project to Deliver Next-Generation Multi-Operator Neutral Host Small Cell Solution for High Traffic Areas

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Project NAVIGATE is one of 19 projects in the ONE Competition that aim to demonstrate the reliability and feasibility of Open RAN technologies.

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  • Project NAVIGATE is one of 19 projects in the ONE Competition that aim to demonstrate the reliability and feasibility of Open RAN technologies.
  • NAVIGATE supports the multi-operator neutral host network to facilitate the deployment of Open RAN, enabling all UK mobile operators' networks to connect to it.
  • "NEC is delighted to have been selected by DSIT to provide a Neutral Host, Open RAN, High Density Demand Outdoor Solution", said Hideyuki Ogata, General Manager, 5G Solution Department, NEC.
  • NEC's Open vRAN software solution is a critical part of the strategy for enabling the adoption of Open RAN on a global scale."

Socket Mobile Announces CIPURSE Support for SocketScan S550

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Now, Socket Mobile's SocketScan S550 NFC Mobile Wallet Reader meets the ISO 14443 Type A and ISO 14443 Type B requirements under the CIPURSE standards.

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  • Now, Socket Mobile's SocketScan S550 NFC Mobile Wallet Reader meets the ISO 14443 Type A and ISO 14443 Type B requirements under the CIPURSE standards.
  • Gaining CIPURSE certification for the SocketScan S550 has ensured a new level of quality and simplified support for our developers creating contactless applications," said Dave Holmes, Chief Business Officer at Socket Mobile.
  • Socket Mobile's S550 underwent a series of tests conducted by the OSPT Alliance Lab to ensure it meets the CIPURSE standard.
  • With the OSPT Alliance's testing and support, Socket Mobile's S550 has been certified under CIPURSE's open international security standards.

New Research by APQC and IBM Institute for Business Value Estimates the Business Value of Benchmarking Could Exceed $1 Trillion Annually for Fortune 1000

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

HOUSTON, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A survey of 2,000 global C-suite executives by APQC and the IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) finds that, over the past two decades, benchmarking has evolved from a back-office function focused largely on cost control, to a strategic imperative enabling collaboration, innovation, and value creation.

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  • Extrapolated across U.S. Fortune 1000 companies, the survey results indicate that the business value of benchmarking could exceed $1 trillion.
  • In addition to the considerable amount of business value attributed to benchmarking, survey participants indicated:
    Transformation programs are gaining traction.
  • 71% of executives say that benchmarking helps drive organizational transformation, and 68% say benchmarking helps translate more business value from transformation efforts.
  • The study research report, Boundless Benchmarking: Revolutionizing Business Models with Open Standards, can be downloaded from the websites for APQC and the IBM IBV .

IAB Tech Lab Launches Open Source Initiative to Increase Cross-Industry Transparency and Collaboration

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

NEW YORK, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- IAB Tech Lab announced today the launch of its Open Source Initiative with the aim to increase transparency and collaboration across the advertising community.

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  • NEW YORK, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- IAB Tech Lab announced today the launch of its Open Source Initiative with the aim to increase transparency and collaboration across the advertising community.
  • The initiative will be governed by the IAB Tech Lab Architecture Group composed of Extreme Reach, GroupM, GumGum, Oracle, Tapad, and The Trade Desk.
  • "The Open Source Initiative aims to support the growth of open standards, drive adoption, and share skills and applications to ensure that technology works for everyone."
  • "The Open Source Initiative provides an opportunity to enhance collaboration and increase more adoption of standards and software solutions to help support the advertising industry needs."

CloudLinux Joins FINOS to Bring Open Source Software and Technology Standards to the Financial Services Industry

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

CloudLinux today announced that it joins FINOS (the Fintech Open Source Foundation) as a silver member to contribute projects within its financial open source community, from its TuxCare security services.

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  • CloudLinux today announced that it joins FINOS (the Fintech Open Source Foundation) as a silver member to contribute projects within its financial open source community, from its TuxCare security services.
  • FINOS is a nonprofit whose mission is to foster adoption of open source, open standards, and collaborative software development practices in financial services.
  • FINOS (The Fintech Open Source Foundation) is a nonprofit whose mission is to foster the adoption of open source, open standards and collaborative software development practices in financial services.
  • It is the center for open source developers and the financial services industry to build new technology projects that have a lasting impact on business operations.

Linux Foundation Introduces Open Voice Network to Prioritize Trust and Interoperability in a Voice-Based Digital Future

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, today announced the Open Voice Network, an open source association dedicated to advancing open standards that support the adoption of AI-enabled voice assistance systems.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, today announced the Open Voice Network, an open source association dedicated to advancing open standards that support the adoption of AI-enabled voice assistance systems.
  • The Open Voice Network will support this evolution by delivering standards and usage guidelines for voice assistant systems that are trustworthy, inclusive and open.
  • "The Linux Foundation, with its role in advancing open source for all, is the perfect home for this initiative."
  • Open Voice Network is dedicated to supporting this transformation with industry guidance on the voice-specific protection of user privacy and data security.

TourZazz Leads the Interoperability Charge in Real Estate Technology

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

TourZazz is leading the way in the interoperability of systems by using these data standards and committing their API to support other real estate technology providers that adopt interoperability standards.

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  • TourZazz is leading the way in the interoperability of systems by using these data standards and committing their API to support other real estate technology providers that adopt interoperability standards.
  • I am proud to be an active member of RESO , as they are the leader in creating open standards that drive innovation in real estate technology.
  • The TourZazz platform uses modern technology such as AI, geolocation and data standards which reduces manual processes that often took hours to mere minutes.
  • Clients include some of the largest MLSs in North America, international real estate franchise organizations, large independent brokerages, technology companies, and trade associations.

Open Container Initiative Distribution Specification Reaches Version 1.0

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

b'SAN FRANCISCO, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Open Container Initiative (OCI) , an open source community for creating open standards around containers, today announced that the Open Container Initiative Distribution Specification (OCI Distribution Spec) has reached version 1.0.0.\nThe OCI Distribution Spec defines an API protocol to facilitate and standardize the distribution of content.

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  • b'SAN FRANCISCO, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Open Container Initiative (OCI) , an open source community for creating open standards around containers, today announced that the Open Container Initiative Distribution Specification (OCI Distribution Spec) has reached version 1.0.0.\nThe OCI Distribution Spec defines an API protocol to facilitate and standardize the distribution of content.
  • It was launched in April 2018 to standardize container image distribution around the specification for the Docker Registry HTTP API V2 protocol , which supports the pushing and pulling of container images.\n"The OCI distribution spec brings our community full circle, standardizing the core operations that users of containers have come to depend on," said Phil Estes, chair of the Open Container Initiative (OCI) Technical Oversight Board.
  • "\nThe OCI Distribution Spec aligns closely with the OCI Image Format Specification project, the OCI Runtime Specification project, and the OCI Artifacts project.\nThe Open Container Initiative is an open governance structure for the express purpose of creating open industry standards around container formats and runtime.
  • Learn more about joining the OCI community here: https://www.opencontainers.org/community\nThe Open Container Initiative is a Collaborative Project at The Linux Foundation.

Calypso Networks Association and NFC Forum Announce Collaboration

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Monday, April 26, 2021

b'Calypso Networks Association (CNA) , which brings transport operators and authorities together to evolve contactless ticketing systems, and NFC Forum , the standards body for advancing Near Field Communication (NFC) technology , have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

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  • b'Calypso Networks Association (CNA) , which brings transport operators and authorities together to evolve contactless ticketing systems, and NFC Forum , the standards body for advancing Near Field Communication (NFC) technology , have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
  • Open standards facilitate interoperability and data exchange among different products or services and are intended for widespread adoption.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe plan to start coordinating NFC Forum efforts with CNA activities immediately,\xe2\x80\x9d said Mike McCamon, executive director, NFC Forum.
  • Follow CNA: LinkedIn and Twitter\nThe NFC Forum was launched as a non-profit industry association in 2004 by leading mobile communications, semiconductor, and consumer electronics companies.
  • Only member companies can participate in the Forum\'s certification program of NFC devices, readers and tags.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210426005191/en/\n'

K-12 Schools Districts and EdTech Leaders Commit to Making Open Standards the Cornerstone of the EdTech Ecosystem

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

For suppliers, the pledge is an indicator of trust and transparency about their use of open standards.

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  • For suppliers, the pledge is an indicator of trust and transparency about their use of open standards.
  • Standards First is the best way to achieve an agile, scalable, data-rich edtech ecosystem that supports every institution and every learner.
  • "Standards First is a call-to-action for the entire edtech community, so all learners and learning institutions can get the choice, cost savings, and data privacy that open standards enable," said Dr.
  • "The Standards First initiative is critical for districts to be intentional with the adoption and implementation of data systems.