The Open Group Last modified: Tuesday, March 18, 1997
An international consortium of computer and software manufacturers and users dedicated to advancing multi-vendor technologies. The Open Group was formed in February, 1996 by merging two previously independent groups - the Open Software Foundation (OSF) and X/Open Company Ltd. One of the most important technologies fostered by The Open Group is DCE.
•E-mail this definition to a colleague• For internet.com pages about The Open Group . Also check out the following links! The Open Group home page  The Open Group is an international consortium of vendors, ISVs and end-user customers from industry, government, and academia. Their home page provides links to information on open systems, a software mall, organization overviews, news, events, research, and technical focus areas.	Standards Organizations DCE open architecture Give Us Your Feedback Shopping The Open Group Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Health Aids 242 Store Offers Tools and Accessories 34 Store Offers Lighting 4950 Store Offers