OGF will benefit from the EGA's enterprise expertise and focus on near-term practical results coupled with the GGF's open, collaborative approach to Grid research, best practices and standards development. OGF provides an open forum that brings together key individuals and organisations from the Grid community to identify and remove barriers; workshop solutions; and deliver specifications that will expedite Grid adoption. As an open standards organisation, OGF collaborates extensively with other standards development organisations to align with existing industry standards and develop new specifications.

"This merger integrates the passion, expertise and experience of the EGA and GGF members to enhance our capability to deliver results faster, communicate more clearly, and collaborate more effectively", stated Mark Linesch. "The name Open Grid Forum is inspired by our international community of Grid researchers, developers, educators, users and solution providers who by working together, open new doors to scientific discovery, business value and commercial adoption worldwide."

"The combined knowledge and expertise brought by both GGF and EGA participants will create a strong, progressive organisation to better serve the Grid computing community at large", stated Don Deutsch, president, EGA. "By integrating the best of both organisations, we are able to better connect the interests of enterprise, academia and government in an open, collaborative environment that stimulates innovation, promotes interoperability and advocates for the value of Grid computing."