Business Quote by Neelie Kroes
“I know a smart business decision when I see one — choosing open standards is | a very smart business decision indeed,”
About This Quote
Source Speech: European Commission Digital Single Market conference, 2014
Advocates open standards as a strategic business advantage, enhancing interoperability and market reach.
In simple terms: Open standards are smart business choices.
Adopt open standards for growth.
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Type
When to use this quote
- software development
- government procurement
- enterprise IT
- startup scaling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What standards could you open today?
- How do open standards affect competition?
Transitioning may involve short‑term costs and legacy system challenges.