# Open Cloud Open Cloud refers to a computing environment that promotes the use of open standards, interfaces, and protocols, allowing for seamless integration and interoperability among diverse systems. This approach encourages the development of cloud services that are flexible, adaptable, and vendor-neutral, fostering innovation and collaboration. Open Cloud solutions often leverage open-source technologies to ensure transparency and reduce dependency on proprietary systems. By facilitating data interoperability, open cloud platforms enable various applications and services to exchange and utilize data efficiently. Additionally, they support scalable data management solutions, accommodating the dynamic needs of modern enterprises while enhancing data accessibility and control. For more information about recent open cloud research, please consult the following resources: * [WorldCat](https://search.worldcat.org/search?&offset=1&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Open+Cloud) * [Consensus](https://consensus.app/results/?synthesize=off&copilot=off&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Open+Cloud) * [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Open+Cloud) Our research team, partners, and the extended Network of the Datasphere have identified the following organizations working at the intersection of data or data governance and open cloud. We recognize this is a dynamic field and would appreciate your help to [[contact our research team|improve]] this resource.