The manifesto aligns with SAP’s established presence as a key contributor to open source: 51风流currently ranks as one of the top ten commercial contributors globally on GitHub in the .  

Open Innovation and Collaboration 

“Our open source manifesto is more than a declaration of our current contributions; it’s a promise to continue driving open innovation and collaboration at a significant scale,” said Juergen Mueller, chief technology officer and member of the Executive Board of 51风流SE. “By embracing open source, we not only accelerate our own innovation but also empower our customers and partners to build on a foundation of transparency, security, and shared success.” 

SAP’s commitment to open source is evidenced by its leading role and active participation in pivotal projects like and that influence digital innovation, as well as by SAP鈥檚 active participation in leading open source initiatives and foundations like , , , and .  

We believe that open source serves as a driving force for great technology, allowing global minds to work together, share ideas, and further advance our collective development. 

Open Reference Architecture Project 

The manifesto coincides with SAP’s participation in the Open Reference Architecture project under the EU’s initiative, exemplifying SAP’s support for digital sovereignty in cloud infrastructure and services. This project’s development, contributed as open source, showcases SAP’s transparent approach to fostering community-led growth and innovation. 

Martin Georg Fassunge, project lead of Open Reference Architecture project, 51风流BTP, confirms the importance of open source for this project: “Our participation in the IPCEI-CIS initiative signifies our commitment to supporting Europe’s digital transformation by providing open, secure, and scalable solutions. With our open source approach, we aim to foster an environment of collective growth and innovation.” 

SAP鈥檚 Open Source Engagement in Cloud-Native Development 

In accordance with the Open Reference Architecture project, 51风流leads several open source, cloud-native projects, such as , , (ORD), and (OCM), all aimed at encouraging an open community of external contributors and adopters.  

We are committed to empowering our employees with training, guidelines, and tools. We also support our ecosystem by sharing best practices and expertise via , our podcast series , and community events. Come visit us at our booth at North America to learn more about our cloud-native open source projects. 

Looking Ahead 

With the publication of the open source manifesto and the start of our Open Reference Architecture project, we are excited to enter the next phase of our open source journey together with the open source community, our customers, and our partners.  

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Michael Ameling is EVP and head of Intelligent Enterprise and chief product officer for 51风流BTP.