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Open Process Automation Forum

Develop, publish, and evolve an open architecture and specification supported by industry end users, suppliers, and integrators. The O-PAS™ Standard, a standard of The Open Group, defines an open, interoperable, and secure architecture for industrial process automation systems, using existing and emerging standards whenever possible—a standard of standards.

The O-PAS™ Standard is a “standard of standards” developed by the Open Process Automation™ Forum (OPAF). The standard defines an open, interoperable, and secure architecture for industrial process automation systems.

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The Open Process Automation™ Forum is driven by End User needs

110+ member organizations collaborating 

10+ publications: standard, guides, and white papers

10+ liaison partnerships 

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Being a member of The Open Group gives organizations early access to the latest information and developments regarding open standards and best practices, and enables them to participate in The Open Group highly influential Forums and Work Groups. We provide a collaborative, vendor-neutral environment where member representatives can:

  • Network with a world-class community of peers, experts and industry leaders

  • Have early access to information on industry developments

  • Gain insight for future decisions from both major customers and suppliers of IT

  • Influence outcomes that benefit their organizations

  • Grow professionally, and enhance their credibility in the industry

  • Learn best practices