Open Cloud Initiative President Outlines Mission

Group will advocate for openness in cloud computing but isn’t looking to set standards

The Open Cloud Initiative, a non-profit organization established to advocate for open standards in cloud computing, officially launched last week and announced a 30-day public comment period on its Open Cloud Principles, which are focused on interoperability, avoiding barriers to entry or exit, and ensuring technological neutrality.

The principles, however, are not intended to point the way to specific cloud standards, according to organization president Sam Johnston.

Read full article at Cloud Computing Exchange.