Tahopen Manifesto: The Open Future of Business Analytics

Open source software has been the foundation of innovation and collaboration for communities worldwide. It empowers developers, businesses, and governments to work together transparently to build robust, accessible solutions. When a product closes its license or limits access, it is not the end. Instead, it signals the birth of new possibilities. Tahopen emerges from this belief.

1. The Power of the Fork Whenever a closed-source project seeks to restrict its users' freedom, the open source community responds with innovation. Tahopen is a fork of Pentaho, a once open-source business analytics platform that served as a benchmark. Now, with a renewed focus on openness and collaboration, Tahopen taps into the continuing potential of a truly open ecosystem. A fork is not the end of a cycle but the rebirth of a collaborative vision.

2. Freedom and Transparency At the heart of open source software lies freedom of choice and transparency. Tahopen ensures that all users—whether individuals, organizations, or governments—have full access to its features without restrictions or hidden costs. This is essential for trust and the creation of long-term solutions. Tahopen is built on a foundation of Open Source and Free Software, embracing both the freedom of modification and the guarantee that the software will always remain accessible to its users.

3. A Core Powered by Open Source and Free Software Tahopen leverages the power of both Open Source and Free Software at its core, integrating the best of these philosophies into a unified platform. By building on established open technologies, Tahopen ensures that innovation is not only shared but also continuously improved by a community that values transparency and collaboration. This blend of Open Source and Free Software offers a solid, secure, and flexible foundation for business analytics solutions, without the fear of vendor lock-in or closed features.

4. Community First The success of any open source project depends on its community. Tahopen will be guided by open collaboration and continuous feedback. We invite everyone to participate, whether by contributing code, documentation, bug reports, or discussions. Tahopen is built by the community and for the community. By empowering users to become contributors, Tahopen creates an environment where everyone can shape the future of the platform.

5. Continuous Innovation While commercial products often focus on restrictions and intellectual property control, open source thrives on shared innovation. Tahopen will continue to evolve, integrating new technologies, optimizing performance, and expanding capabilities according to community demand. There will be no limitations imposed by commercial interests, only the continuous desire to improve. The blend of Open Source and Free Software ensures that every innovation is shared, benefiting the entire ecosystem without barriers.

6. When One Product Closes, Another is Born Open source software shows us that innovation cannot be contained. Every time a company decides to close its code, new doors open for the community. Tahopen is a prime example: the natural response to a product going closed-source is the birth of a free alternative that adheres to open source principles and provides an accessible platform for all.

Tahopen is not just a tool; it’s a philosophy. It embodies the belief that technology should be open, accessible, and evolve through collaboration. By embracing both Open Source and Free Software, Tahopen ensures that innovation is always shared, freedom is respected, and the power of analytics is available to all. Join us on this journey of freedom and innovation, where every contribution strengthens the ecosystem and keeps the spirit of open source alive.

Support the Tahopen e Tahopen Manifesto

If you align with the principles of Tahopen and would like to support or contribute in any way, we invite you to sign the manifesto by submitting a pull request on GitHub. Add your name or organization under the appropriate category (Companies, Projects, Foundations, or Individuals) and specify how you plan to contribute or support the project.

Feel free to edit the list below, and let’s grow this open-source community together! How to Sign:

Fork this repository.
Add your name, organization, or project under the appropriate category in the list below.
Submit a pull request with your changes.

Supporters of the Tahopen Manifesto

Companies

• Ambiente Livre - Providing code contributions, offering cloud infrastructure.

Projects

• [Project Name] - How you support the project (e.g., sharing resources, contributing code, etc.)

Foundations

• [Foundation Name] - How you support the project (e.g., grants, advocacy, etc.)

Individuals

• [Your Name] - How you support the project (e.g., code contributions, testing, documentation, etc.)

Thank you for your support and for helping us build a more open and collaborative future with Tahopen!