The Open Group is a vendor- and technology-neutral consortium, whose vision of Boundaryless Information Flow™ will enable access to integrated information within and between enterprises based on open standards and global interoperability. The Open Group works with customers, suppliers, consortia and other standard bodies to: Capture, understand and address current and emerging requirements, and establish policies and share best practices Facilitate interoperability, develop consensus, and evolve and integrate specifications and open source technologies Offer a comprehensive set of services to enhance the operational efficiency of consortia Operate the industry’s premier certification service