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EDM Association, the global trade association for data management and technology standards, announced the successful completion of its acquisition of the assets of the Object Management Group (OMG®), the open membership, not-for-profit technology consortium. The acquisition strategically aligns OMG’s globally adopted standards, frameworks, and communities—including the OMG Standards Development Organization (SDO), Digital Twin Consortium, AREA (Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance), and CISQ (Consortium for Information and Software Quality)—with EDM Association’s data management best practices and professional development programs. The two organizations already have a strong history of collaboration.
Key Benefits of the Acquisition (According to EDM)
A streamlined global trade association and authoritative partner linking data, technology, and standards to accelerate business transformation, AI adoption, and best practices.
Expanded access to globally recognized standards, with pathways to ISO, through a neutral sandbox for innovation.
New professional development and certification opportunities that strengthen competitiveness in the AI and digital era.
Enhanced collaboration through communities of practice, connecting world-class data management with cross-disciplinary engineering, technology, and standards expertise.
With the acquisition finalized, EDM Association is now positioned to accelerate global adoption of data and technology standards, support cross-industry innovation, and provide members with comprehensive tools, frameworks, and networks to turn emerging technologies into measurable business impact.
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