World Standards Day: The Importance of Standards in an Interoperable World

By Oliver David, Marketing Manager, The Open Group

Every year on October 14th, The Open Group, the global vendor-neutral consortium, celebrates World Standards Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the crucial role that standards play in our daily lives. From ensuring the safety and quality of products, to promoting interoperability and facilitating trade, standards are a significant necessity to modern society. In this blog, we’ll explore the significance of World Standards Day, why it matters to various industries, and how The Open Group, an organization committed to driving open standards appreciates this important occasion.