Open Group Expands Worldwide Membership Under Legal Protections
Published Date: 6/11/2025
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Summary
The Open Group, a big tech team, just added lots of new members from all over the world, including the U.S., Europe, and Asia. This update keeps their special legal protection against big lawsuits, so companies only pay for real damages if there's a problem. These changes took effect in April 2025 and help everyone work together safely without worrying about huge legal risks.
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