Strategic Discourse Around Open Source Governance in Asia

Authors

  • Shane Martin Coughlan Global Director of Licensing, Open Invention Network

Keywords:

Law, information technology, Free and Open Source Software, governance, compliance, Asia

Abstract

Open Source governance in Asia is of importance for US and European technology businesses. However, the collaborative limits to formal contracts or international treaties require initiatives that facilitate the sharing of best practices in a manner more conducive to far reaching collaboration. With Asian companies increasingly visible around development in certain platform technologies, not least those related to mobile and cloud computing. the terrific opportunity that lies ahead for the global technology industry is to maximise collaboration. This article explains some initiatives that seek to bridge as much as possible the knowledge present in America, Europe and Asia so the most valuable ideas travel to all interested parties.

Author Biography

  • Shane Martin Coughlan, Global Director of Licensing, Open Invention Network
    Shane Coughlan is an expert in communication methods and business development. He is best known for building bridges between commercial and non-commercial stakeholders in the technology sector. His professional accomplishments include establishing a legal department for the main NGO promoting Free Software in Europe, building a professional network of over 200 legal counsel and technical experts across 27 countries, and aligning corporate and community interests to launch the first law review dedicated to Free/Open Source Software. 

    Shane has extensive knowledge of Internet technologies, management best practice, community building and Free/Open Source Software. His experience includes engagement with the server, desktop, embedded and mobile telecommunication industries. He does business in Europe, Asia and the Americas, and maintains a broad network of contacts.

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Published

2015-11-18

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2015)

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How to Cite

Strategic Discourse Around Open Source Governance in Asia. (2015). Journal of Open Law, Technology & Society, 7(1), 13-18. https://www.jolts.world/index.php/jolts/article/view/101