Open source software enables users to use, study, redistribute, and modify software freely. It fosters interoperability by promoting standards-based development and collaboration among stakeholders. Keep up-to-date with the latest practices and tools of open source technology to ensure interoperability in digital public services.
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Last update: 24/08/2023
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Observatories
Last update: 13/02/2024
EC Open Source Programme Office
As each EU member state, the Commission has an Open Source Programme Office(OSPO) facilitating activities around the open source.
Open Source SoftwareICT
Last update: 29/11/2023
EUPL
This EUPL collection focuses on open licensing in general. It includes the European Union Public Licence and more: A licensing assistant (the JLA) and guidance for all IT developers, practitioners or users to define the conditions under which a...
LegalReusable Software Components+3 topics
Last update: 21/07/2023
JLA - Find and compare software licenses
A unique tool allowing everyone to compare and select open licences based on their content. š” Also available: Joinup Licensing Assistant (JLA) eLearning course.
Last update: 25/03/2024
Introduction to Open Software Licensing course
This free e-learning course provides a solid understanding about software licensing and licence types. It is a European Commission solution.
The Commission marks the first anniversary of the Public Buyers Community Platform, a tool to help improve procurement practices across Europe. The platform is a space for European public procurers and the European Commission to meet and work together to actively advance public purchasing.In its first year, the platform became a key resource for over 250 000 EU public authorities who collectively spend a total of over ā¬2 trillion yearly on the purchase of services, works and resources. These authorities are primary buyers in numerous key sectors including energy, transport, waste managementā¦
Business and competitionCollaboration+2 topics
Last update: 20/03/2024
Intersection of AI, law, and data in the EU
The recent series of panel discussions on AI and open data ecosystems hosted by data.europa.eu, generated extraordinary level of engagement for the three sessions. The discussions brought together experts to educate stakeholders in the open data environment about the transformative impact of AI. The panels aimed to shed light on how AI intersects with open data, such as using open data to train AI systems or employing AI to generate new data, while also delving into how EU regulatory proposals could shape this dynamic field:The first panel discussion focused on the legal aspects of AIā¦
Artificial intelligence
Last update: 23/04/2024
Discover VocBench
What is VocBench?VocBench is a reusable open-source solution whose development is managed by the Publications Office of the European Union. VocBench is a web-based, multilingual, collaborative development platform for managing and sharing reference data and controlled lists of codes and terms used to organise information. Developed in a context neutral way as an open-source project, it can be deployed or further developed for any sector wanting to have authentic reference data/codes made available for information systems and human users.It is the most mature OSS platform for advanced thesaurusā¦
The Centre of Excellence in Project Management (CoEPMĀ²) of the European Commission announces the latest release of the PMĀ² Guide, version 3.1.This edition introduces a new appendix on Sustainability, Data Protection, IT Security, and UX in project management, addressing key contemporary challenges. The release also includes updates for improved clarity, in line with the continuous effort to maintain a high-quality resource.In relation to the new edition, Mrs Angeliki Chlapani, the Head of Unit responsible for Methodologies at DG DIGIT, stated:'This publication marks yet another small step inā¦
Open Source Software
Last update: 26/04/2024
Joinup User Group Meeting outcomes - April 2024
On April 19, 2024, the Joinup Team hosted the first User Group Meeting of the year. Hosted virtually, the meeting aimed to showcase Joinup's latest developments, delve into its content, explore future directions, and foster interaction among participants. Throughout the session, the Joinup Team unveiled several noteworthy updates, including the introduction of the new Solutions hub, a unified Overview page, and enhanced navigation, facilitated by the new Bookmark feature. Furthermore, they highlighted improvements relevant to content creators, such as the ability to archive solutions and theā¦
Open Source Software
Last update: 23/04/2024
An Introduction to BDTI
The Interoperability Academy and the Big Data Test Infrastructure team is proud to unveil a new interactive course: An Introduction to BDTI. This initiative is designed to support EU public administrations in moving forward with data literacy and developing data analytics pilot projects, free of charge, using the open-source tools offered by the BDTI infrastructure. The BDTI course is a strategic part of the broader Data Spaces support centre and initiatives aimed at enhancing data utilisation across the EU, and the Interoperable Europe Act, aimed at fostering seamless cooperation ofā¦
