OSOR is a place where the Free and Open Source software community can come together to publish news, find out about events, find relevant open source software solutions and read about the use of Free and Open Source in public administrations across and beyond Europe. OSOR is a trustworthy observatory that provides FOSS expertise and information as well as serves as middle-ground to connect European Public Administrations with other relevant stakeholders. To reach this objective, OSOR promotes the use of Free and Open Source software and supports the community. |
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Meet the OSOR Awards winners
The winners of the best European public sector open source initiative and solution in the OSOR Awards 2023 are, respectively, GeoTrek and gvSIG Suite. The public vote chose Blue Hats for the win of the OSOR Community Award. Our congratulations!
If you could not make it to the OSOR Turns 15: From Pioneering to Mainstreaming Open Technologies in Public Services” conference, worry not - you can read our roundup and watch the recorded live stream.
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OSPOs and OSS GovernanceThe Open Source Program Office (OSPO) model of governance is used to manage use of, and contribution to, OSS projects. |
Cities and RegionsA comprehensive guide for cities considering or already using open source solutions, providing valuable insights, testimonies, and lessons from local administrations. |
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