[oe-sync] Discussion on Outreach Program

[Schuster, Rolf, Vodafone Group]

Dear all,
Here is a quick summary of the discussion between Yun-Chao and myself regarding the outreach direction.
- We agree in principle that the Open Edge Initiative should target the platform providers (like OpenStack) AS WELL AS the application providers (like augmented reality tech providers). The initiative will coordinate the implementation of the requirements from the application providers by the platform providers and the service providers. This will give it a unique scope and target.
- The initiative will eventually need a paid membership scheme. There should be a small board say of 9 persons, three from the application providers, 3 from the platform / infrastructure providers and 3 from the service providers / operators (see attached picture for details)
- New members have to provide relevant value (not just money) to become a member. We actively reach out to relevant companies - right now without an offer for membership. In case we find companies who are willing to contribute, we will decide on a case by case basis.
- eventually we will need an upstream development toolset. However, they are relatively expensive to set-up
- eventually, we will have to build a sandbox infrastructure for developers to work. Also we will need a "test and compliancy lab"

Any comments or suggestions?

In order to achieve that we will need a simple web-page asap. I think we could put together the content relatively quickly. However, we need a bit of marketing support from people who can create a nice look and feel (including logo).
--> Has anybody access to marketing resources? Temporary availability, remote location and part-time working should all be fine.

What do you think?

Kind regards
Rolf.




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