Sage is pleased to announce that it has joined the Open Invention Network, a community dedicated to defending the Linux ecosystem and fostering a successful environment for open source software.
Klaus-Michael Vogelberg, Chief Technology Officer at Sage, said:
“Linux and open source are driving innovation in cloud and mobile computing, and emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things. These are developments that are very close to our hearts at Sage. We applaud the Open Invention Network’s efforts to promote openness and innovation for the benefit of the technical community and our wider society and would encourage our partners to support their work. As a champion of small and medium sized businesses, a vital driver of economic growth globally, we recognise the benefits that fair access to next-generation technologies can bring.”
Keith Bergelt, CEO at Open Invention Network, said:
"We are pleased that Sage Group, a leading supplier of business management software and services, has recognized the importance of open source in driving continued advancement in cloud, mobile, and other technologies. The decision to join OIN, the largest patent non-aggression community in the history of technology, positively affirms Sage's support for innovation in open source software. We applaud Sage for its commitment to open source and welcome it into a community of OIN licensees that now exceeds 1,300 organizations and spans a broad spectrum of technologies and applications."
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About The Sage Group plc
We provide small and medium sized organisations, and mid-market companies with a range of easy-to-use, secure and efficient business management software and services - from accounting, HR and payroll, to payments, enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management. Our customers receive continuous advice and support through our global network of local experts to help them solve their business problems, giving them the confidence to achieve their business ambitions. Formed in 1981, Sage was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1989 and entered the FTSE 100 in 1999. Sage has millions of customers and circa 13,000 employees in 23 countries covering the UK & Ireland, mainland Europe, North America, South Africa, Australia, Asia and Brazil. For further information please visit www.sage.com or follow us @sagegroupplc
About Open Invention Network
Open Invention Network (OIN) is the largest patent non-aggression community in history and supports freedom of action in Linux as a key element of open source software. Funded by Google, IBM, NEC, Philips, Red Hat, Sony and SUSE, OIN has more than 1,300 OIN community members and owns more than 950 global patents and applications. Member cross-licenses and OIN patent licenses are available royalty free to any party that joins the OIN community.
For more information, visit http://www.openinventionnetwork.com.