ORC Working Group Welcomes our 20th Foundation Member

The Open Regulatory Compliance (ORC) Working Group is built on the power of collaboration, and today, we celebrate an exciting milestone—surpassing 20 foundation members! This achievement is a testament to the strength of our community, uniting industry leaders, open source foundations and developers to tackle regulatory challenges together.

A community-driven milestone

Organisations from across the open source and technology ecosystems are coming together to ensure that compliance remains manageable, practical, and aligned with the needs of open source development. With the support of foundations such as The Apache Software Foundation, OWASP, Python Foundation, and many others, we are shaping the future of open compliance with a shared vision and commitment to collaboration.

This milestone is more than just a number—it represents a growing commitment from both industry and foundations to work together on a common goal: ensuring that open source software remains a trusted and viable choice in regulated environments.

Why foundations matter in compliance

Foundations play a critical role in ensuring the long-term sustainability and governance of open source projects. Their involvement in ORC brings together diverse perspectives, fosters best practices, and strengthens the credibility of compliance solutions. As stewards of open source communities, foundations represent entire ecosystems, making their engagement vital in shaping compliance frameworks that are both practical and fair.

This latest milestone underscores the growing recognition that compliance is not just a challenge for individual organisations—it’s a shared responsibility that requires collective action. ORC’s work is proof that open collaboration leads to better, more effective solutions that align with industry and regulatory expectations.

Join us to shape the future

The ORC Working Group is still growing, and we invite more organisations to join us in shaping the next phase of open regulatory compliance. Whether you’re a software vendor, manufacturer, foundation, or open source contributor, your voice matters in this conversation.

To our members: thank you. Your contributions, insights, and commitment make ORC a force for positive change. And to those considering joining, we welcome you to be part of this exciting journey. We hope you can help us shape the future of open compliance.

Here’s to our growing community and to the continued success of open collaboration!