Organizations

Orgnizations related to FOSS and Government

Center of Open Source & Government by admin — last modified 2004-07-21 02:43 PM

The Center of Open Source & Government works with governments around the world on Open Source policy and strategy. A main activity of the Center is the "Open Source in Government" Conference Series. The Conference Series provides an unrivalled open platform in which to discuss and to exchange views on government policy alternatives with regards to Open Source Software. They are high-level, international events covering the topic of Open Source software, interoperability and open standards in the government sphere. Researchers and developers, local, regional, national and international users and stakeholders, as well as management experts and industry attend.

Open Source Academy by Khairil Yusof — last modified 2006-03-03 10:35 AM

The Open Source Academy aims to encourage the use of Open Source software by local authorities throughout the UK, by demonstrating its benefits and by creating an environment where Open Source software is not only inviting, but also safe to use and adopt by all local authorities. It is also looking at best practice advice and guidance from those local authorities who are now experiencing the benefits of using Open Source in the development of their IT systems.