The new Forum is called the Directory Interoperability Forum and is part of The Open Group. The open, dynamic working model of the DIF will continue in the new Forum, accelerating the availability of open and interoperable directories that meet Independent Software Vendors', enterprises' and service providers' requirements.
Directories are an essential part of the infrastructure necessary to conduct e-business.
The Forum will enable and promote open and interoperable directories based on open standards. This will make directories more usable, will ensure that any applications written to use an open directory can run with any directory without regard to the supplier, and will make it easy for software developers to create those applications. This gives enterprises and service providers the ability to deliver services to their users and customers with the speed and quality that they expect, and gives application vendors the ability to explore new business opportunities by making it easier for enterprises and service providers to offer their applications. The Directory Interoperability Forum was formed to accelerate the evolution and adoption of open directory-based applications. About The Open Group The Open Group, a vendor and technology-neutral consortium, is committed to delivering greater business efficiency by bringing together buyers and suppliers of information systems to lower the cost and risks associated with integrating new technology across the enterprise.