## Overview OASIS, formally known as the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards, is a globally recognized nonprofit consortium dedicated to the development, convergence, and adoption of open standards for information exchange across a wide range of industries and technologies[3][6]. Founded in 1993 as “SGML Open” to address interoperability issues in Standard Generalized Markup Language, it rebranded as OASIS in 1998 to reflect its broader mission[6]. Today, OASIS is a cornerstone of the global technology ecosystem, enabling secure, reliable, and efficient information sharing through open, collaborative standards development[3][6]. ## Mission and Activities OASIS operates as a hub for technical collaboration, bringing together industry leaders, government agencies, and experts to create and promote open standards in areas such as cybersecurity, cloud computing, eGovernment, Internet of Things (IoT), and content management[3][6]. Its mission is to drive interoperability and innovation by maintaining transparent, inclusive processes that ensure standards are developed fairly and adopted widely[3][6]. OASIS also supports open source projects, offering pathways for de jure recognition in international policy and procurement[6]. ## Key Achievements OASIS has been instrumental in shaping the digital landscape through high-impact standards. Notable examples include the Emergency Data Exchange Language (EDXL), which enhances emergency response by enabling seamless information exchange, and the Key Management Interoperability Protocol (KMIP), a leading standard for encryption key management[4]. These standards are widely adopted in both public and private sectors, underlining OASIS’s real-world influence[4]. ## Current Status and Notable Aspects OASIS remains highly active, with ongoing projects in artificial intelligence, blockchain, supply chain, and more[6]. It continues to champion openness and transparency, ensuring that its standards are freely available and encourage global innovation[4][6]. The consortium’s collaborative model—spa