SAP has published its open source manifesto, reinforcing SAP’s commitment to open source principles and community engagement. The manifesto aligns with SAP’s reputation as a key contributor to open source. SAP says it currently ranks as one of the top ten commercial contributors globally on GitHub in the OSCI.
Open innovation and collaboration
“Our open source manifesto is more than a declaration of our current contributions. It is a promise to continue driving open innovation and collaboration at a significant scale,” said Juergen Mueller, chief technology officer and member of the Executive Board of SAP SE. “By embracing open source, we not only accelerate our own innovation. We also empower our customers and partners to build on a foundation of transparency, security, and shared success,” Mueller added.
SAP’s commitment to open source is evidenced by its leading role and active participation in pivotal projects like OpenUI5 and OpenJDK/SapMachine. These projects influence digital innovation, as well as by SAP’s active participation in leading open source initiatives and foundations. These include Open Invention Network, Eclipse Foundation, Linux Foundation Europe, and Cloud Foundry.
SAP suggests that open source serves as a driving force for great technology. The company believes it allows global minds to work together, share ideas, and further advance our collective development.
Open reference architecture project
The manifesto coincides with SAP’s participation in the Open Reference Architecture project under the EU’s IPCEI-CIS initiative. SAP says it exemplifies the company’s support for digital sovereignty in cloud infrastructure and services. This project’s development, contributed as open source, showcases SAP’s transparent approach to fostering community-led growth and innovation.
Martin Georg Fassunge, project lead of Open Reference Architecture project, SAP BTP, confirms the importance of open source for this project. “Our participation in IPCEI-CIS initiative signifies our commitment to supporting Europe’s digital transformation by providing open, secure, and scalable solutions. With our open source approach, we aim to foster an environment of collective growth and innovation.”
SAP’s open source engagement
In accordance with the Open Reference Architecture project, SAP leads several open source, cloud-native projects. These include Gardener, GardenLinux, Open Resource Discovery (ORD), and Open Component Model (OCM), all aimed at encouraging an open community of external contributors and adopters. SAP says it is committed to empowering employees with training, guidelines, and tools. The company also support its ecosystem by sharing best practices and expertise via webinars.
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SAP believes open source solves real-world problems for everyone. With the publication of its open source manifesto and the start of its Open Reference Architecture project, SAP is entering a new phase of its open source journey. This new journey has to be done with the open source community, our customers, and our partners. In many ways, open source is a testament to the power of collaborative evolution in technology. SAP said it will continue to contribute to this movement and remain steadfast in its commitment to its growth and success. Therefore, its new Open Source Manifesto is a development that should be welcomed by the developer community.
