Beyond 2020 Optometry: Unlocking the Power of Open Source Software for a Sustainable Future'

The European Commission has set its sights on revolutionizing the way it approaches software development and procurement through its Beyond 2020 optometry strategy. The specific objectives of this ambitious plan are designed to promote open source software, increase innovation, and enhance digital autonomy across Europe.

By putting a special emphasis on procurement, contribution to open source software projects, and providing more Commission-developed software as open source, the strategy aims to integrate open source into internal IT governance, develop skills and expertise, enable innovation through open source labs, revise software distribution practices, set an inner source default, and establish an Open Source Programme Office within the Commission.

To achieve these goals, the Commission will be guided by six key principles: think open, transform, share, contribute, secure, and stay in control. These principles will shape the implementation of the strategy, which is designed to contribute to the knowledge society by sharing source code, encourage the sharing and reuse of software, applications, data, information, and knowledge.

The key objectives of the new strategy are clear: enable the Commission to make a significant contribution to Europe's digital autonomy, progress towards an independent digital approach, and implement the European Commission Digital Strategy. By embracing open source software, the Commission is poised to unlock new levels of innovation, collaboration, and efficiency, ultimately driving a more sustainable future for Europe.

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