Recently we sat down with Junkyo (Jack) Fujieda to discuss his career journey, and what it meant to him receiving The Open Group Fellowship. Junkyo (Jack) Fujieda, Founder and CEO of ReGIS (Research Environment of Global Information Society) Inc., a global research and consulting firm, leads all activities related to The Open Group in Japan since 1998. During this time, Jack has been a lecturer and visiting professor to the graduate school of Chuo University until March 2003 and from April 2004, Shinshu University Management School as Visiting Professor & also Kyoto university lecturer until 2014 and Visiting Professors to Tokyo Denki University. As Chairman of The Open Group Japan activity promoting the value of the membership, adapting the open standards, and teaching the standard for certifications. Prior to The Open Group, Jack Fujieda worked for 23 years at IBM, starting as a systems engineer, SOP Architect, product manager, SE manager, sales manager, and director of the complex systems division, covering finance, transportation, media, communication, public sectors, government, distribution, automobile and retail industry in the field.

Recently, we reached out to Milan Boros of IBM to discuss his role as the Vice-Chair of The Open Group Governing Board Open Professions Work Group.

Milan is the Chief Platforms Architect in the HR, Finance & Accounting business with 20 years of IT solutions experience. Milan started his career as a mainframe developer and still believes in the platform. Driven by the mainframe enthusiasm, he joined IBM in 2012 where over the years he first moved into architecture, then through different architecture domains like application architecture, mainframe modernization, cloud migration, and now platform architecture. He is an advocate of the Architect Profession, leading it globally for the enterprise (IBM) and also contributing to The Open Group Open Professions Work Group.

Large multinational corporations face unprecedented challenges in capturing and managing Scope 3 emissions data across their complex value chains. As regulatory requirements intensify globally—from the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards and California's Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act—the pressure to provide accurate, transparent emissions reporting has never been greater.

The Open Group Summit Oslo 2026 is set to bring together enterprise leaders, architects, standards experts, and technology innovators from across industries for four days of collaboration, strategic insight, and real-world outcomes that drive business value and Digital Transformation. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner, an emerging technologist, a standards contributor, or a business leader exploring how Open Standards enable interoperability, this Summit provides a unique platform to connect with a global community dedicated to solving complex challenges and shaping the future of Enterprise Architecture and technology.

This year marks a major milestone: 10 years since the launch of The Open Group Open Process Automation™ Forum (OPAF), officially formed on January 31, 2017.

From the very beginning, our vision was clear—transform the way process automation systems are designed, integrated, and sustained. We set out to replace the limitations of proprietary, closed systems with a vendor-neutral, modular, secure, and interoperable architecture. That vision became the Open Process Automation Standard, a standard of The Open Group - built by and for the global industrial automation community.

The Open Group EA Practitioners Conference officially marked a major milestone - the 30th anniversary of the TOGAF® Standard, a standard of The Open Group, the world's leading framework for Enterprise Architecture.  Further celebrating this remarkable journey - from the foundation of the TOGAF Standard to the evolution of the ArchiMate® Specification, the Open Agile Architecture™ Standard - O-AA™, The Open Group Eagle AI Assistant, and the entire Architecture Portfolio standards of The Open Group, with over 90 attendees from around the world joining in the celebrations.

I hope that you have all had a peaceful/festive holiday period, however you celebrated it. The beginning of a new year is a good opportunity to take stock of the year before, and start to think about what lies ahead in the coming year.

Recently we reached out to Jacob Jackson of ExxonMobil to discuss his role as an operator representative to The Open Group OSDU® Management Committee.

Last month, The Open Group Houston Summit saw industry leaders, practitioners, and innovators come together to share insights, build connections, and shape the future of The Open Group OSDU® Forum. We caught up with Stef Jacobs (OSDU Forum Chair) afterwards to share his thoughts on the Summit

In this past episode of the Open Comments podcast, we welcomed Dr. Phil Tetlow, Paul Holman, Neal Fishman, and Rahul, the authors of "Ecosystems Architecture: New Thinking for Practitioners in the Age of AI." Their discussion centered on the complexities of IT ecosystems in the contemporary AI-dominated landscape, presenting an innovative framework that is reshaping system architecture. The authors elaborate on how the symbiotic relationship between AI and IT ecosystems is vital in scaling complexity to match the connectivity in today's world.

The Open Group is proud to introduce The Open Group Eagle AI Assistant™ — a powerful new AI tool designed to transform the way Enterprise Architects and practitioners interact with The Open Group Standards. Powered by advanced artificial intelligence, The Open Group Eagle AI Assistant delivers instant, authoritative guidance across The Open Group Standards, helping architects work faster, think deeper, and apply standards with confidence.

During The Open Group Houston Summit earlier this month, Steve Nunn, President and CEO, The Open Group, proudly announced the winners of The Open Global Awards and the President’s Awards. We caught up with some of the winners from The Open Group Global Awards and President’s Awards after the ceremony on how they felt about their award and what it meant to them.

The Open Group Summit: Pathways to Progress brought together Enterprise Architects, technology innovators, and Digital Transformation leaders, proving once again to be a powerful platform for collaboration, learning, and shaping the future of open standards.

To move full speed ahead on our digital-first ambition, we must revolutionize the way we operate. As we embrace new technologies and more agile ways of working, L’Oreal IT embarked on our ‘Road to Excellence’ journey.

In this past episode of the Open Comments podcast, we were privileged to have an in-depth conversation with Jason Garbis, the founder of Numberline Security. Jason's career journey is a testament to his passion for technology, his dedication to continuous learning, and his relentless pursuit of growth.

2025 marks a remarkable milestone: the 35th anniversary of the Energistics® Consortium, an affiliate of The Open Group.

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations are constantly challenged to align technology with business objectives, drive innovation, and remain agile. Enterprise Architecture (EA) plays a pivotal role in this endeavor, providing a structured approach to planning, designing, and implementing business-aligned IT strategies.

This year marks a major milestone for The Open Group Open Trusted Technology Forum (OTTF).

Over the past decade, the Open Trusted Technology Forum has become a global leader in advancing standards and best practices that enhance the security and integrity of technology supply chains worldwide.

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, collaboration is not just a buzzword—it is a necessity. Organizations are increasingly finding value in working together to solve complex challenges, develop shared standards, and innovate faster. At the forefront of facilitating this collaboration is The Open Group, a global consortium that brings together diverse stakeholders to drive technology standards and Digital Transformation Initiatives.

The Open Group Summit: Pathways to Progress, taking place November 3–6, 2025, in Houston, Texas, is set to bring together Enterprise Leaders, Technology Innovators, and Digital Transformation experts from across the enterprise technology field. Hosted by The Open Group, this event offers an essential opportunity to explore the evolving landscape of open standards and their real-world impact on business, government, and technology.

IT sustainability and climate action are two critical topics in today's business landscape. In this Open Comments episode, Abhijit Sunil, a senior analyst with Forrester Research, provides valuable insights into the symbiotic relationship of these two fields.

The Open Group held an event in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on July 28–29, 2025. The event brought together a global audience of Enterprise Architects, Digital Transformation leaders, and government representatives.

With the theme “Digital Transformation and Innovation: Future-Ready Capabilities”, the event showcased the power of open standards.

Recently we reached out to Kirk Avery to discuss his role as the newly elected Chair for The Open Group FACE® Consortium. Kirk Avery is a Lockheed Martin Senior Fellow and the Tactical Mission Systems and Autonomous Technologies Chief Architect with over 35 years’ experience in architecting and deploying solutions for fixed, rotary, and unmanned aircraft systems.

In this episode of our podcast, we sat down with Dr. Chris Harding to explore the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly its role in education and its application in various aspects of life.

Recently we reached out to Dr. Darren Pulsipher from Intel Corporation, to discuss his role as the Chair of the Government EA Work Group.

The TOGAF® Standard,10th Edition was introduced in April 2022, and expanded the material available to architecture practitioners making adoption of best practices easier. This article gives a roundup of the latest changes to the standard since its introduction, and the ecosystem around it.

In this enlightening episode, we dive into the world of leadership, resilience, and cultural nuances with Roberto Severo, Country Manager for The Open Group in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. Roberto's journey in the IT industry is a testament to the power of adaptation and the importance of understanding cultural dynamics.