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Techday NZ
3 days ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
The Open Group unveils Forum for digital transformation standards
The Open Group has launched the Open Digital Transformation Forum to drive the development of open, vendor-neutral standards in enterprise digital transformation. The new Forum, referred to as ODXF, is intended to help organisations around the world accelerate their digital transformation efforts by bringing together experts from various industries to share knowledge, develop consistent frameworks and reference architectures, and promote more measurable transformation outcomes. ODXF is focused on ensuring that the growing global investment in digital transformation yields effective returns by fostering collaboration and transparency across sectors. The Forum intends to address the technical and cultural challenges businesses face when adopting new digital processes and technologies. "The vast majority of enterprises today are engaged in Digital Transformation initiatives, with significant global spend in Digital Transformation", commented Rashed Al-Yami, Governing Board Member of The Open Group and Manager Digital Platforms & Architecture Design Division at Aramco. "By developing open standards through vendor-neutral collaboration, ODXF can influence the Digital Transformation agenda towards more rigorous and successful practices." The Open Group stated that one of the Forum's central aims is to establish clear guidelines for digital transformation efforts. By setting these standards, ODXF hopes to improve consistency and effectiveness in digital transformation initiatives, enabling organisations to benefit from common definitions and shared strategies. Key activities of the Forum include the development of standardised frameworks that can be adopted by companies undertaking digital transformation. Reference architectures will be produced, giving organisations structured, practical models that help guide their efforts and enhance their ability to adapt to changing business environments. The intention is for these resources to make digital transformation processes more agile and responsive to organisational needs. The Forum will also be responsible for building a shared body of knowledge that includes a suite of documents to support the operational use of digital transformation standards. Over time, ODXF aims to deliver a certification programme that allows practitioners to formally demonstrate their understanding and application of recommended approaches within the field. "Digital Transformation is not a new term, but the emergence of a range of disruptive technologies, from AI to quantum computing, has made it more urgent than ever for businesses to find a clear guiding path towards proven approaches to this challenge. Our track record of bringing industry stakeholders together in a neutral, collaborative space means that The Open Group is well placed to add value to one of the world's major areas of investment," said Steve Nunn, President and CEO of The Open Group. ODXF will prioritise the inclusion of documents and practical tools that enable industry professionals to operationalise the Forum's standards across their unique business contexts. Establishing a certification programme is expected to provide an additional layer of credibility for practitioners and help organisations identify staff skilled in best-in-class transformation methods. The Forum's approach centres on inclusivity and collaboration, seeking to ensure the development and implementation of standards is based on input from a diverse range of stakeholders, including system suppliers, vendors, integrators, consultants, and other parties involved in digital transformation projects across the globe. The establishment of ODXF reflects the growing complexity of digital transformation activities, particularly as businesses seek to keep pace with developments in technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing. The Open Group indicated ongoing efforts to adapt to these shifting requirements through open standards and industry-supported knowledge sharing frameworks. Follow us on: Share on:
Techday NZ
4 days ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
Open Group unveils Forum for digital transformation standards
The Open Group has launched the Open Digital Transformation Forum to drive the development of open, vendor-neutral standards in enterprise digital transformation. The new Forum, referred to as ODXF, is intended to help organisations around the world accelerate their digital transformation efforts by bringing together experts from various industries to share knowledge, develop consistent frameworks and reference architectures, and promote more measurable transformation outcomes. ODXF is focused on ensuring that the growing global investment in digital transformation yields effective returns by fostering collaboration and transparency across sectors. The Forum intends to address the technical and cultural challenges businesses face when adopting new digital processes and technologies. "The vast majority of enterprises today are engaged in Digital Transformation initiatives, with significant global spend in Digital Transformation", commented Rashed Al-Yami, Governing Board Member of The Open Group and Manager Digital Platforms & Architecture Design Division at Aramco. "By developing open standards through vendor-neutral collaboration, ODXF can influence the Digital Transformation agenda towards more rigorous and successful practices." The Open Group stated that one of the Forum's central aims is to establish clear guidelines for digital transformation efforts. By setting these standards, ODXF hopes to improve consistency and effectiveness in digital transformation initiatives, enabling organisations to benefit from common definitions and shared strategies. Key activities of the Forum include the development of standardised frameworks that can be adopted by companies undertaking digital transformation. Reference architectures will be produced, giving organisations structured, practical models that help guide their efforts and enhance their ability to adapt to changing business environments. The intention is for these resources to make digital transformation processes more agile and responsive to organisational needs. The Forum will also be responsible for building a shared body of knowledge that includes a suite of documents to support the operational use of digital transformation standards. Over time, ODXF aims to deliver a certification programme that allows practitioners to formally demonstrate their understanding and application of recommended approaches within the field. "Digital Transformation is not a new term, but the emergence of a range of disruptive technologies, from AI to quantum computing, has made it more urgent than ever for businesses to find a clear guiding path towards proven approaches to this challenge. Our track record of bringing industry stakeholders together in a neutral, collaborative space means that The Open Group is well placed to add value to one of the world's major areas of investment," said Steve Nunn, President and CEO of The Open Group. ODXF will prioritise the inclusion of documents and practical tools that enable industry professionals to operationalise the Forum's standards across their unique business contexts. Establishing a certification programme is expected to provide an additional layer of credibility for practitioners and help organisations identify staff skilled in best-in-class transformation methods. The Forum's approach centres on inclusivity and collaboration, seeking to ensure the development and implementation of standards is based on input from a diverse range of stakeholders, including system suppliers, vendors, integrators, consultants, and other parties involved in digital transformation projects across the globe. The establishment of ODXF reflects the growing complexity of digital transformation activities, particularly as businesses seek to keep pace with developments in technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing. The Open Group indicated ongoing efforts to adapt to these shifting requirements through open standards and industry-supported knowledge sharing frameworks. Follow us on: Share on:
Business Wire
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
The Open Group推出The Open Group Open Digital Transformation™论坛
旧金山--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(美国商业资讯)-- 中立于供应商的技术联盟 The Open Group 今日宣布成立The Open Group Open Digital Transformation™论坛(ODXF)。这一新举措将通过在这一价值日益凸显且充满挑战的领域制定并推广务实的开放标准，为企业数字化转型提供支持。 通过为数字化转型举措制定清晰的指南，并促成跨行业合作以分享见解和最佳实践，ODXF旨在确保全球范围内更大比例的数字化转型投资能产生有效的投资回报，并对文化、员工队伍和技术变革产生可衡量的积极影响。 The Open Group理事会成员、Aramco数字平台与架构设计部经理Rashed Al-Yami评论道：'如今，绝大多数企业都在推进数字化转型举措，全球在数字化转型方面的投入巨大。通过以中立于供应商的合作模式制定开放标准，ODXF能够引导数字化转型议程朝着更严谨、更成功的实践方向发展。' ODXF的核心关注领域包括：为数字化转型举措制定标准化框架、确保一致性，以及构建参考架构——各组织可借鉴这些架构，使其自身的数字化转型进程更具灵活性和应变能力。 该论坛还将合作建立一套知识体系，其中包含一系列旨在帮助用户将标准付诸实践的文件，并最终推出针对从业者的认证项目，以证明他们理解并能应用数字化转型领域的一流方法。 The Open Group总裁兼首席执行官Steve Nunn表示：'数字化转型并非新名词，但从AI到量子计算等一系列颠覆性技术的涌现，使得企业比以往任何时候都更迫切地需要找到一条清晰的指引路径，以应对这一挑战并采用经过验证的方法。我们将行业利益相关方汇聚于中立协作平台的过往业绩表明，The Open Group完全有能力为全球这一重要投资领域创造价值。' 如需了解更多关于The Open Group Open Digital Transformation论坛的信息，请访问 此处 。 关于The Open Group The Open Group是一个全球性联盟，通过在900多家背景多元的会员中培育协作、包容和相互尊重的文化，借助技术标准和开源倡议助力实现商业目标。我们的会员涵盖多个行业的客户、系统和解决方案供应商、工具厂商、集成商、学术界人士及顾问。 免责声明：本公告之原文版本乃官方授权版本。译文仅供方便了解之用，烦请参照原文，原文版本乃唯一具法律效力之版本。
Business Wire
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
The Open Group Launches The Open Group Open Digital Transformation™ Forum
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Open Group, the vendor-neutral technology consortium, has today announced the formation of The Open Group Open Digital Transformation™ Forum (ODXF). This new initiative will support enterprise Digital Transformation by developing and popularizing pragmatic, open standards in this increasingly valuable and challenging space. By establishing clear guidelines for Digital Transformation initiatives and enabling cross-industry collaboration to share insights and best practices, ODXF aims to ensure that a greater share of Digital Transformation investment globally delivers effective returns on investment and measurably positive impacts on cultural, workforce, and technological changes. 'The vast majority of enterprises today are engaged in Digital Transformation initiatives, with significant global spend in Digital Transformation,' commented Rashed Al-Yami, Governing Board Member of The Open Group and Manager Digital Platforms & Architecture Design Division at Aramco. 'By developing open standards through vendor-neutral collaboration, ODXF can influence the Digital Transformation agenda towards more rigorous and successful practices.' Key focus areas for ODXF include developing standardized frameworks for Digital Transformation initiatives, ensuring consistency, and producing reference architectures which organizations can incorporate in order to make their own Digital Transformation journeys more agile and responsive. The Forum will also collaborate on establishing a body of knowledge, which incorporates a range of documents designed to help users operationalize the standard, as well as ultimately delivering a certification program for practitioners to demonstrate that they understand and can apply best-in-class approaches to Digital Transformation. 'Digital Transformation is not a new term, but the emergence of a range of disruptive technologies, from AI to quantum computing, has made it more urgent than ever for businesses to find a clear guiding path towards proven approaches to this challenge,' said Steve Nunn, President and CEO of The Open Group. 'Our track record of bringing industry stakeholders together in a neutral, collaborative space means that The Open Group is well placed to add value to one of the world's major areas of investment.' To learn more about The Open Group Open Digital Transformation Forum, please visit here. About The Open Group The Open Group is a global consortium that enables the achievement of business objectives through technology standards and open source initiatives by fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and mutual respect among our diverse group of 900+ memberships. Our Membership includes customers, systems and solutions suppliers, tool vendors, integrators, academics, and consultants across multiple industries.
Cision Canada
20-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Maverick Aviation Group Acquires Maxcraft Avionics Ltd., Ensuring Long-Term Continuity and Expanded Capabilities
EDMONTON, AB, May 20, 2025 /CNW/ - Maverick Aviation Group Limited ("Maverick") is proud to announce its acquisition of Maxcraft Avionics Ltd., a leading Canadian provider of avionics installation, repair, and design engineering services, headquartered in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. This strategic acquisition strengthens Maverick's presence in Western Canada and positions the combined group as one of the most capable independent avionics and instrument service providers in North America and globally. For Maxcraft's customers, the transition ensures continuity in service, leadership, and technical excellence—with added benefits from Maverick's coast-to-coast service network. "For more than 35 years, Maxcraft has built its reputation on trust, technical depth, and personalized customer care," said Trevor Rehberg-Besler, President of Maverick Aviation Group. "We're committed to preserving everything customers value about Maxcraft—while bringing the added strength of a national platform and long-term investment in people, tools, and infrastructure." Daryl Macintosh and Steve Nunn, two long-standing leaders at Maxcraft, will remain with the company and continue to oversee operations and customer service. Their roles ensure that the relationships and service standards customers have come to rely on remain unchanged. "This acquisition is not a departure from who we are—it's a continuation," said Steve Nunn "Partnering with Maverick gives us the ability to take Maxcraft to the next level—adding resources, expanding our capabilities, and ultimately delivering more value to our customers." "Our customers count on us for technical depth, compliance knowledge, and execution. That doesn't change," added Daryl Macintosh. "We're excited to continue serving our clients with the same hands-on approach, now backed by greater reach and long-term stability." Maxcraft's B.C.-based facilities include 30,000-square-feet of hangar space, staffed by 45 team members—the majority of which are certified licensed technicians, engineers, and AME's. The company services both rotary and fixed-wing aircraft and is well-known for delivering complex cockpit upgrades, customized installations, responsive field support, and specialized engineering solutions. About Maverick Aviation Group Limited Maverick is a Canadian-owned aviation services group focused on avionics, instrumentation, and non-destructive testing. Through its subsidiaries—Bristow Instruments Ltd., Vision Inspection Services Canada Inc., and now Maxcraft Avionics Ltd.—Maverick supports private, commercial, and military aircraft operators with world-class expertise and reliability. Maverick can be found on the web at About Maxcraft Avionics Ltd. Maxcraft specializes in avionics design, installation, and maintenance. Its in-house Design Approval Organization (DAO). is among the most professional in Canada and holds an extensive catalogue of exclusive STCs. Maxcraft's client base includes operators for all types of aircraft including private, commercial, business, charter, corporate, airline, police, military, and air ambulance. As an AMO, its state-of-the-art shop facilities provide full-service support to the private and commercial fixed wing market as well as the helicopter sector. Maxcraft Avionics can be found on the web at or reached at 604-465-3080. Customer Inquiries: Maxcraft Avionics Ltd. [email protected] | 604-465-3080 Media Contact: Trevor Rehberg-Besler President, Maverick Aviation Group Limited [email protected] | 780-416-5500 SOURCE Maverick Aviation Group Limited
