OpenConnectivityFoundation

OpenConnectivityFoundation (OCF) is a nonprofit organization that promotes open standards and interoperability for connectivity technologies across devices, networks, and platforms. The foundation develops and coordinates open specifications, reference implementations, and conformance programs to facilitate vendor-neutral integration.

Its work encompasses Internet of Things, wireless and wired networking, cloud services, and edge computing. The goal is to reduce vendor lock-in, accelerate innovation, and enable broad ecosystem participation.

The organization was founded by a diverse group of industry participants, researchers, and open standards advocates seeking neutral governance for open connectivity efforts.

OCF is governed by a board of directors elected from member organizations. It maintains technical and governance committees that guide standardization work, conformance testing, interoperability events, and ecosystem outreach.

The foundation collaborates with other standards bodies, open-source communities, and regulatory bodies to align specifications and licensing terms, ensuring interoperable implementations are accessible to a wide range of stakeholders.

Key programs include the Open Standards Initiative, a certification program for device interoperability, regular plugfests and interoperability demonstrations, educational materials for developers, and policy guidance for policymakers.

Members include device manufacturers, cloud providers, academic institutions, and system integrators. Through its activities, OCF aims to foster interoperable products and services across sectors such as consumer electronics, industrial automation, and smart cities.