Introducing Ocean Enterprise: Redefining Ecosystems for Enterprise Data and AI

Ocean Enterprise Collective
3 min readApr 22, 2024

Ocean Protocol is delighted to announce the formation of the Ocean Enterprise Collective, an independent non-profit association of international organizations representing 8 countries and 9 different industries including aerospace, agriculture, energy, health, human resources, manufacturing, mobility and public sector.

The Ocean Enterprise Collective (OEC) was formed to design, develop and launch Ocean Enterprise, an open-source enterprise-ready version of Ocean Protocol that is collectively-governed and specifically designed for enterprise products & projects.

What is Ocean Enterprise?

Ocean Enterprise is a business-centric version of Ocean Protocol, which extends the capabilities of Ocean Protocol with enhanced features and governance, tailored for enterprise needs. Ocean Enterprise maintains the innovative spirit of Ocean Protocol and meets the growing demand for AI applications and data sovereignty while introducing new capabilities to meet the stringent requirements of enterprise projects and products. It is built to support immediate deployment at scale with enterprise-ready features that revolutionize data sharing, monetization, and collaboration across various industries.

Who Can Benefit from Ocean Enterprise?

Ocean Enterprise is designed for businesses who understand the value of data and are looking to drive their company’s growth through data-driven insights. Whether your business specializes in manufacturing, mobility, finance, healthcare, or any other sector, Ocean Enterprise can transform your data into a powerful asset that propels your business forward.

Transformative Use Cases

Ocean Enterprise facilitates secure data sharing and monetization, enhances collaboration by breaking down silos, and connects you to a global data and AI service network. It also supports generative AI model training and federated analytics, maximizing the potential of your data.

Key Features and Roadmap

Ocean Enterprise v1 is scheduled to be available at the end Q3 2024. Ocean Enterprise integrates several key characteristics such as Self Sovereign Identity (SSI), Data Space Interoperability, and Cloud Agnostic Design. Our roadmap details the phased release of advanced functionalities, including enhanced asset encryption, advanced IP licensing, and comprehensive user experience improvements, culminating in enhanced Compute-to-Data capabilities by Q4 2025. More detail here.

Governance

Ocean Enterprise is community governed by members of the Ocean Enterprise Collective (OEC). The OEC is an independent non-profit association of international organizations representing 8 countries and 9 different Industries including aerospace, agriculture, energy, health, human resources, manufacturing, mobility and public sector.

Ocean Enterprise Collective introduces a pioneering approach to governance, emphasizing collective collaboration and decentralized decision-making. Through the OEC members have a unique opportunity to participate in the governance process. This model allows businesses to influence the development and strategic direction, ensuring that it aligns with their specific needs and industry standards. The collective governance structure ensures transparency, inclusivity, and a balanced representation of interests, making it a robust framework for data-driven enterprises.

Join the Ocean Enterprise Collective

As part of the Ocean Enterprise Collective, businesses can actively participate in steering product development and governance. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of enterprise data and AI ecosystems.

Launch Partnership Opportunity

We invite businesses to join us as an Ocean Enterprise Launch Partner. For more details on how to leverage Ocean Enterprise for your specific use case and to become a part of this pioneering journey, please contact us.

This is just the beginning. With Ocean Enterprise OEC is setting the stage for a more open, transparent, and equitable enterprise data economy. Join us as we move towards a future where data sharing and monetization are seamlessly integrated into business operations, driving growth and innovation.

For more information, visit the OEC website and explore how Ocean Enterprise can transform your business.

Join us in revolutionizing the data and AI landscape with Ocean Enterprise!

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