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The acquisition will create the world’s largest association of data, software, systems and standards experts.
NEW YORK/Boston, October 1, 2025 – The EDM Association, the Global Trade Association for Data Management and Technical Standards, has announced the successful completion of the acquisition of assets of the Object Management Group (OMG), Open Membership and the Non-Profit Technology Consortium. This will create the world’s largest association of data, software, systems and standards experts, with two organizations complementary expertise.
The acquisition strategically coordinates OMG’s standard standards, frameworks and communities. This includes the OMG Standards Development Organization (SDO), Digital Twin Consortium, Area (Augmented Reality of the Enterprise Alliance), and CISQ (Consortium of Information and Software Quality) – EDM Association’s Data Management Best Practices and Specialized Development Program By leveraging a single authoritative standard partner and a global community of experts, members will have a wider range of tools, support, training and expertise to promote data and technology, including AI, and drive better outcomes for the organization.
“The EDM Association and OMG have a strong history of collaboration and we are excited to bring together the organization,” said John Bockega, president of the EDM Association. “By consolidating communities under one roof, we are offering the market a single, reliable path from data strategy to production. This is faster, simpler and more ready for the rapidly growing intersection of data and AI.”
“The EDM Association’s acquisition of OMG shows an important milestone as we work together to bring great value to our members. This greatly expands the opportunities to advance innovation that will reach deeper in all industries and bring about all outcomes.”
“We are thrilled to acquire the EDM Association of OMG. This will mark a pivotal moment for our industry and integrate two world-class communities of one more influential force – the standardization of Data Management and Systems Engineering.” “With our unique position at the intersection of data, enterprise, systems and software, the EDM Association is ready to lead the era of AI and digital transformation. We look forward to working closely with the EDM Association’s leadership and fully realising this potential.”
Important benefits of acquisition:
An authoritative partner that links streamlined Global Trade Associations with data, technology and standards to accelerate business transformation, AI adoption and best practices. Expanding access to globally recognized standards with pathways to ISOs through neutral sandboxes for innovation. New professional development and certification opportunities to strengthen competitiveness in the AI and digital age. We combined world-class data management with interdisciplinary engineering, technology and standards expertise, enhancing collaboration through a community of practice.
“To bring together the EDM Association and OMG together means supporting a single nonprofit organization with over 700 corporate and public sector member organizations, eight regional hubs, and a 50-year portfolio of internationally adopted best practices, standards and technologies.” “We provide our members with unparalleled end-to-end data-focused resources. This is unparalleled.”
Once the acquisition is finalized, the EDM Association will now accelerate the global adoption of data and technology standards, support inter-industry innovation, and provide members with comprehensive tools, frameworks and networks to turn new technologies into measurable business impacts. This unification marks a new chapter that provides end-to-end data capabilities and standards, driving interoperability, trust and innovation around the world.
About the EDM Association
The EDM Association (formerly EDM Council) is the world’s largest industrial association dedicated to advances in reliable data, analysis and technical standards. The EDM Association provides membership organizations across financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, telecom, the public sector and technology. EDMAssociation offers a globally recognized data management framework, standards, technical specifications and specialized certification programs that enable organizations to innovate with confidence.
About Object Management Groups (OMG)
When tech organizations, governments, and academia have to solve individual parts of the technology puzzle or discuss issues of common interest, they often try to join or form consortiums. Since 1989, the Object Management Group (OMG) has created and nurtured a productive community to solve common technical interests and problems. The OMG Community includes the Augmented Reality Enterprise Alliance (area), the Consortium of Information and Software Quality (CISQ), the Digital Twin Consortium (DTC), and the OMG Standards Development Agency (SDO). OMG is part of the EDM Association.
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