ACM's Transition to Full Open Access: A New Era for Computing Research

ACM, a leader in computing research, is transitioning to a fully Open Access (OA) publishing model by the end of 2025. This significant move will make all ACM research freely available. The transition will be facilitated by ACM Open, a subscription model based on institutional publishing output, offering unlimited OA publishing and full access to the ACM Digital Library. This approach ensures sustainability while removing barriers to research and accelerating innovation. A Premium and Basic version of the ACM Digital Library will be offered starting in January 2026.