Linux Professional Institute Announces OSC Corporation as MasterAffiliate in Europe
(Kassel, Germany: October 13, 2006) - The Linux Professional Institute (LPI), (http://www.lpi.org), the world's premier Linux certification organization, announced Open Source Certification (OSC) Corporation as its new Master Affiliate in Europe with responsibility for the countries of Austria, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland. OSC Corporation is founded by long time supporters of LPI and members of LPI e.V. (LPI-German). "We welcome OSC Corporation to our worldwide team of Master Affiliates. OSC will be a strategic cornerstone of our Regional Enablement Initiative in Europe and continue the outstanding foundation work undertaken by LPI-German in the region," said Jim Lacey, President and CEO of LPI. Reiner Brandt, CEO of the new OSC Corporation and President of LPI e. V. also noted LPI's historical work in Europe and outlined plans for future growth: "OSC Corporation will build upon the traditional support LPI has established within German-speaking countries to reach out to new markets and establish new partnerships and sub-affiliates. LPI is well recognized within Europe as the global standard for Linux certification. We trust that this recognition will increase as there is a growing climate of adoption in Europe for Linux solutions within the IT industry, business enterprise, and government." Richard Seibt, former President of Novell Europe and SuSE Linux, and Chairman of the Linux Business Campus Nuremberg (LBCN) applauded the establishment of OSC and noted that it was indicative of the increasing growth of Linux and Open Source business in Europe: "LBCN supports standards and educational frameworks in the field of Linux business like those of LPI as they are indicative of the growing acceptance and high quality of Linux software solutions. Partnerships like the one between our LBCN association and the LPI e.V. and OSC further the growth of IT business and improve networks in the Linux market." Seibt also noted other LBCN initiatives like their European-wide "OpenSource Competition" or the "Open Source Meets Business" congress" also assist in the growth of Linux and Open Source standards and certification. The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is an internationally recognized, vendor-independent organization advocating and assisting the professional use of Linux, Open Source and Free Software, through the certification of Linux professionals. Established as a non-profit organization in 1999, LPI is community based and supported. LPI’s certification program is delivered worldwide in multiple languages at over 7,000 testing locations and is supported by an affiliate network spanning five continents. The organization has delivered over 120,000+ LPIC-1 and LPIC-2 exams and 35,000+ certifications, globally, since the program’s inception. - 30 - About Linux Professional Institute: The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) develops professional certification for the Linux operating system, independent of software vendors or training providers. Established as an international non-profit organization in 1999 by the Linux community, LPI develops accessible, internationally-recognized certification programs which have earned the respect of vendors, employers and IT professionals. LPI's activities involve hundreds of volunteers and dedicated Linux professionals throughout the world in many different capacities, and the group encourages active public involvement through mailing lists and its website at www.lpi.org. LPI's multi-level program of exams is administered globally through Pearson VUE and Prometric testing centers. LPI's major financial sponsors are Platinum Sponsors IBM, Linux Journal, Linux Magazine, Novell, SGI, and TurboLinux as well as Gold Sponsors, Hewlett-Packard and IDG. Media contact: Klaus Behrla Director of Communication LPI e.V. Open Source Certification GmbH Leipziger Str. 242 D - 34123 Kassel www.oscert.de Tel. +49 2156 951680 E-mail: behrla_at_lpi-german.de _______________________________________________ lpi-announce mailing list [email protected] http://list.lpi.org/mailman/listinfo/lpi-announce
