Hi Graham, Hi Shane,
SAP asks whether they can introduce Certified Open at the meeting of the Business Software Alliance (BSA) in Brussels. That should mean Francisco Mignorance + Microsoft + possible others.
Are we ready for that step or should I tell them to hold it off?
Regards, Georg
Georg C. F. Greve wrote:
Hi Graham, Hi Shane,
SAP asks whether they can introduce Certified Open at the meeting of the Business Software Alliance (BSA) in Brussels. That should mean Francisco Mignorance + Microsoft + possible others.
Are we ready for that step or should I tell them to hold it off?
Personally I think it might be useful to get SAP on board as soon as possible, but the strategic implications of flagging Microsoft and others at this juncture are not something I can make any useful comment on.
If it is deemed the correct time for SAP to talk about CO, I suggest that OFE or FSFE representatives might be usefully present at the meeting.
Regards
Shane
FYI.
Just had a quick phone call with Graham, we agreed that it is probably too early to involve BSA, and briefing should happen with Certified Open people in the room. Suggested timing for this would be around September 2007.
Regards, Georg