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January 22, 2009 – As part of the drive to create an international IT profession, The Open Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with the British Computer Society (BCS). The understanding will see the two bodies work more closely to promote professionalism across the industry on an international basis.
 Allen Brown, Chief Executive Officer for The Open Group, welcomes the understanding: “We are delighted to be working with the BCS on promoting vendor neutral IT certification programs for IT professionals. This collaboration will see both organisations sharing information and expertise to encourage and support IT practitioners across the world in their careers and their professional development.”
The understanding will allow the two organisations to support joint programs and projects to explore the scope, characteristics and specifications of professionalism in IT across the globe. The two organisations will work collaboratively to cross promote qualifications, professional development, exhibitions, conferences, and publications.
David Clarke, BCS Chief Executive Officer explains: “This is an exciting move for both organisations as we continue our work to develop the IT profession globally. Together we will explore the scope of professionalism and work to raise further the competency levels of professionals working within the industry.”
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Representing The Open Group: Steve Philp, Allen Brown, James De Raeve. Representing BCS: Ian Ryder and Michiel van de Voort. High resolution image available from BCS (see below)
The Open Group is a vendor-neutral and technology-neutral consortium, which drives the creation of Boundaryless Information Flow™ that 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. Its role is to capture, understand and address current and emerging requirements, establish policies and share best practices; to facilitate interoperability, develop consensus, and evolve and integrate specifications and open source technologies; to offer a comprehensive set of services to enhance the operational efficiency of consortia; and to operate the industry’s premier certification service. Further information on The Open Group can be found at http://www.opengroup.org.
The British Computer Society (BCS) is the Chartered industry body for IT professionals, the Chartered Engineering Institution for Information Technology and a Chartered Science Institution. With our rapidly growing membership, BCS is playing an increasingly pivotal role in leading the development and implementation of world class standards for the IT profession through innovative products, services and support.
Through our specific “Professionalism in IT” programme, BCS is leading and building IT professionalism to levels which are currently only seen in more traditional long standing professions such as law, medicine, and accountancy but which will increasingly become the de facto standards for IT professionals.
Note to Editors: Boundaryless Information Flow and TOGAF are trademarks of The Open Group. All other company, brand and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Contact at The Open Group for further information: |
Steve Philp
ITAC & ITSC Marketing Director
The Open Group
Tel: +44 (0) 118 902 3047
Email: s.philp@opengroup.org |
Contact at BCS for further information & high resolution image: |
Lynda Feeley
Press and PR Manager
The British Computer Society
Tel: 01793 417711
Email: Lynda.feeley@hq.bcs.org.uk
Website: www.bcs.org |
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