From 5f8b4620c5a89085ce9760c136c6a787591286a4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sidhansu10 Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2025 19:01:05 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] Add OSGeo marketing one-pager (#224) --- marketing/one-pager.md | 75 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 75 insertions(+) create mode 100644 marketing/one-pager.md diff --git a/marketing/one-pager.md b/marketing/one-pager.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5d639b0 --- /dev/null +++ b/marketing/one-pager.md @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ +# OSGeo: Open Source Geospatial Foundation +### One-Page Marketing Overview + + +## What is OSGeo? +The Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo) is a global, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting open-source geospatial software, standards, and education. We empower individuals, governments, and organizations to build better solutions with free and open tools. + + + +## Our Mission: +To foster global innovation by supporting collaborative development of open-source geospatial technologies and accessible geospatial education for all. + + + +## What OSGeo Provides? + +### **✔ Open Source Software Ecosystem** +OSGeo hosts and supports world-class geospatial projects, including: + +- **QGIS** – Desktop GIS +- **GRASS GIS** – Advanced geospatial analysis +- **GDAL/OGR** – Geospatial data translation library +- **GeoServer & MapServer** – Web mapping servers +- **PostGIS** – Spatial database extension for PostgreSQL +- **PROJ** – Coordinate transformation library +- **PDAL** – Point cloud processing + +These tools are free, open, and used worldwide in research, industry, and government. + + + +### **✔ Community & Collaboration** +- Global developer community +- Local chapters around the world +- Working groups for documentation, marketing, systems, incubation, and education + + + +### **✔ Standards & Interoperability** +OSGeo works with OGC and other organizations to ensure open standards and interoperability between tools. + + + +### **✔ Education & Training** +- Open geospatial course material +- Workshops and tutorials +- University outreach +- Mentorship programs (e.g., Google Summer of Code) + + + +### **✔ Events: FOSS4G** +Our flagship event **FOSS4G** is the world’s largest open-source geospatial conference, attracting developers, researchers, students, and industry leaders from around the globe. + + + +## Why Choose OSGeo? +- No license fees +- Full transparency +- Community-driven innovation +- Enterprise-grade tools +- Trusted by governments, NGOs, research labs, and companies worldwide + + + +## Learn More: +- Website: **https://www.osgeo.org/** +- Wiki: https://wiki.osgeo.org +- GitHub: https://github.com/OSGeo +- Join the community mailing lists +- Find local OSGeo chapters worldwide + + + +*Empowering the world with accessible geospatial technology.*