By becoming an OSC member, you are making a statement that you are committed to openness; that the software and solutions you offer are based on excellence and customer service rather than attempting to rely upon technical barriers and tricks to create dependencies. You are making a statement that you are confident in your business offer and business skills.

Benefits of membership

1. Members are promoted by the OSC, being listed in our online directory and are able to access opportunities that come into the OSC.
2. The OSC lobbies the UK Government, the EU and political parties and other public bodies on behalf of members. The OSC campaigns actively on issues which are important to members.
3. The OSC acts as a networking group for members with meetings and networking events and an online community.
4. The OSC builds links with many organisations, of which members may be able to take advantage.
5. All members have the opportunity to participate in OSC working groups. Ordinary members may stand for election for the OSC Council
6. Members may use the OSC logo in any manner consistent with the aims and objectives of OSC including using their membership to promote their own businesses (e.g. business cards, website).