The Open Cloud Coalition (OCC) exists to foster a diverse, open, and competitive cloud ecosystem for UK, EU, and global markets. The OCC aims to: - promote openness and interoperability; - influence policy; - drive public sector innovation; - create a level playing field

Multi-cloud strategies enhance resilience and reduce risks by preventing reliance on a single provider. Enforcing uniform standards (privacy, security, interoperability, reliability) fosters fair competition, driving providers to offer secure, reliable, innovative solutions.

Our members represent a diverse cross-section of the cloud industry, from startups to established leaders. By joining the OCC, you'll be part of a community committed to a fair, open cloud ecosystem. Members enjoy benefits like industry insights and policy influence opportunities

The OCC is led by an experienced Executive Committee, supported by Senior Advisor Nicky Stewart. With experience from the Cabinet Office’s G-Cloud workstream, UKCloud and EU cloud groups, Nicky’s expertise will help us drive openness, flexibility, and a competitive cloud market.

The Open Cloud Coalition (OCC) works to make the cloud market fairer for all. OCC member Civo highlights the strengths of the coalition.

The Open Cloud Coalition (OCC) member controlplane highlights how the OCC aims to foster fair competition in the industry, levelling the playing field for innovation.

The Open Cloud Coalition (OCC) member Prolinx highlights how the OCC brings together a range of cloud service providers to work with policymakers to ensure the market remains fair and competitive.

We are thrilled to welcome five new members to the OCC, united in our mission to foster openness, transparency, and competition in the cloud industry. They bring fresh perspectives, expertise, and a commitment to driving innovation in the cloud community. #CloudComputing

📣 Last chance to register for our launch event next week! Join us for an engaging high-level panel discussion on shaping a fair and competitive European cloud market fit for Europe’s Digital Future. 👉 Register here: lnkd.in/dyMQUXtX