An Economic Analysis Of Enterprise Adoption Of Open Source Software

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An Economic Analysis Of Enterprise Adoption Of Open Source Software

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Author : Mingdi Xin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020

An Economic Analysis Of Enterprise Adoption Of Open Source Software written by Mingdi Xin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with categories.

The emergence of open source and Linux has burdened IT managers with the challenge of whether, when, and in what applications to adopt open source software in their firms. We characterize the conditions under which enterprises adopt open source software. We show that adoption depends crucially on network effects, the fit of software with the range of applications used by each firm, and the IT capabilities of a firm. Our model predicts that most firms will adopt a heterogeneous IT architecture that consists of open source and proprietary software. The equilibrium adoption is often socially inefficient. This is the first paper in the open source literature to model the enterprise adoption of open source.

Handbook Of Research On Open Source Software Technological Economic And Social Perspectives

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Author : St.Amant, Kirk
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2007-04-30

Handbook Of Research On Open Source Software Technological Economic And Social Perspectives written by St.Amant, Kirk and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-04-30 with Computers categories.

This handbook of research is one of the few texts to combine Open Source Software (OSS) in public and private sector activities into a single reference source. It examines how the use of OSS affects practices in society, business, government, education, and law.

Multi Disciplinary Advancement In Open Source Software And Processes

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Author : Koch, Stefan
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2011-03-31

Multi Disciplinary Advancement In Open Source Software And Processes written by Koch, Stefan and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-31 with Computers categories.

"This book reviews the development, design, and use of free and open source software, providing relevant topics of discussion for programmers, as well as researchers in human-computer studies, online and virtual collaboration, and e-learning"--Provided by publisher.

Open Source For The Enterprise

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Author : Dan Woods
language : en
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Release Date : 2005-07-27

Open Source For The Enterprise written by Dan Woods and has been published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc." this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-07-27 with Computers categories.

Open source software is changing the world of Information Technology. But making it work for your company is far more complicated than simply installing a copy of Linux. If you are serious about using open source to cut costs, accelerate development, and reduce vendor lock-in, you must institutionalize skills and create new ways of working. You must understand how open source is different from commercial software and what responsibilities and risks it brings. Open Source for the Enterprise is a sober guide to putting open source to work in the modern IT department. Open source software is software whose code is freely available to anyone who wants to change and redistribute it. New commercial support services, smaller licensing fees, increased collaboration, and a friendlier platform to sell products and services are just a few of the reasons open source is so attractive to IT departments. Some of the open source projects that are in current, widespread use in businesses large and small include Linux, FreeBSD, Apache, MySQL, PostgreSQL, JBOSS, and Perl. These have been used to such great effect by Google, Amazon, Yahoo!, and major commercial and financial firms, that a wave of publicity has resulted in recent years, bordering on hype. Large vendors such as IBM, Novell, and Hewlett Packard have made open source a lynchpin of their offerings. Open source has entered a new area where it is being used as a marketing device, a collaborative software development methodology, and a business model. This book provides something far more valuable than either the cheerleading or the fear-mongering one hears about open source. The authors are Dan Woods, former CTO of TheStreet.com and a consultant and author of several books about IT, and Gautam Guliani, Director of Software Architecture at Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions. Each has used open source software for some 15 years at IT departments large and small. They have collected the wisdom of a host of experts from IT departments, open source communities, and software companies. Open Source for the Enterprise provides a top to bottom view not only of the technology, but of the skills required to manage it and the organizational issues that must be addressed. Here are the sorts of questions answered in the book: Why is there a "productization gap" in most open source projects? How can the maturity of open source be evaluated? How can the ROI of open source be calculated? What skills are needed to use open source? What sorts of open source projects are appropriate for IT departments at the beginner, intermediate, advanced, and expert levels? What questions need to be answered by an open source strategy? What policies for governance can be instituted to control the adoption of open source? What new commercial services can help manage the risks of open source? Do differences in open source licenses matter? How will using open source transform an IT department? Praise for Open Source for the Enterprise:"Open Source has become a strategic business issue; decisions on how andwhere to choose to use Open Source now have a major impact on theoverall direction of IT abilities to support the business both withcapabilities and by controlling costs. This is a new game and onegenerally not covered in existing books on Open Source which continue toassume that the readers are 'deep dive' technologists, Open Source for the Enterprise provides everyone from business managers to technologistswith the balanced view that has been missing. Well worth the time toread, and also worth encouraging others in your enterprise to read as well." ----Andy Mulholland - Global CTO Capgemini "Open Source for the Enterprise is required reading for anyone workingwith or looking to adopt open source technologies in a corporateenvironment. Its practical, no-BS approach will make sure you're armedwith the information you need to deploy applications successfully (aswell as helping you know when to say "no"). If you're trying to sell opensource to management, this book will give you the ammunition you need.If you're a manager trying to drive down cost using open source, thisbook will tell you what questions to ask your staff. In short, it's aclear, concise explanation of how to successfully leverage open sourcewithout making the big mistakes that can get you fired." ----Kevin Bedell - founding editor of LinuxWorld Magazine

Open Source Software Dynamics Processes And Applications

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Author : Koch, Stefan
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2013-02-28

Open Source Software Dynamics Processes And Applications written by Koch, Stefan and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-28 with Computers categories.

The innovative process of open source software is led in greater part by the end-users; therefore this aspect of open source software remains significant beyond the realm of traditional software development. Open Source Software Dynamics, Processes, and Applications is a multidisciplinary collection of research and approaches on the applications and processes of open source software. Highlighting the development processes performed by software programmers, the motivations of its participants, and the legal and economic issues that have been raised; this book is essential for scholars, students, and practitioners in the fields of software engineering and management as well as sociology.

Adopting Open Source Software

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Author : Brian Fitzgerald
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2011-10-14

Adopting Open Source Software written by Brian Fitzgerald and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-14 with Computers categories.

A rich case-study analysis of open source software adoption by public organizations in different countries and settings. Government agencies and public organizations often consider adopting open source software (OSS) for reasons of transparency, cost, citizen access, and greater efficiency in communication and delivering services. Adopting Open Source Software offers five richly detailed real-world case studies of OSS adoption by public organizations. The authors analyze the cases and develop an overarching, conceptual framework to clarify the various enablers and inhibitors of OSS adoption in the public sector. The book provides a useful resource for policymakers, practitioners, and academics. The five cases of OSS adoption include a hospital in Ireland; an IT consortium serving all the municipalities of the province of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy; schools and public offices in the Extremadura region of Spain; the Massachusetts state government's open standards policy in the United States; and the ICT department of the Italian Chamber of Deputies. The book provides a comparative analysis of these cases around the issues of motivation, strategies, technologies, economic and social aspects, and the implications for theory and practice.

The Challenges Of Open Source Software In It Adoption

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Author : Michael Holm Larsen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004

The Challenges Of Open Source Software In It Adoption written by Michael Holm Larsen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with categories.

Abstract: The paper presents an explorative study of Open Source Software (OSS) focusing on the managerial decisions for acquisition of OSS. Based on three case studies we argue that whereas small organizations often may chose adoption of OSS expecting significant cost savings, a major barrier for larger organizations' adoption of OSS lies in the organizations' consolidation of the enterprise architectures, in addition to that OSS will not be adopted before satisfactory delivery and procurement models for OSS are established. Keywords: Open Source Software, OSS, Enterprise Architecture, Total Cost of Ownership, Delivery and Procurement Model.

Open Source Systems

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Author : Ernesto Damiani
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2006-08-29

Open Source Systems written by Ernesto Damiani and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-08-29 with Computers categories.

This book collects the proceedings of the Second International Conference on Open Software - OSS 2006, held in Como, Italy in June, 2006, where researchers from all over the world discussed how OSS is produced, its huge potential for innovative applications and in groundbreaking OSS business models. The book takes an important step toward appreciation of the OSS phenomenon, presenting 20 refereed full papers and 12 more in shorter form.

The Challenges Of Open Source Software In It Adoption

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Author : Michael Holm Larsen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004

The Challenges Of Open Source Software In It Adoption written by Michael Holm Larsen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with categories.

Abstract: The paper presents an explorative study of Open Source Software (OSS) focusing on the managerial decisions for acquisition of OSS. Based on three case studies we argue that whereas small organizations often may chose adoption of OSS expecting significant cost savings, a major barrier for larger organizations' adoption of OSS lies in the organizations' consolidation of the enterprise architectures, in addition to that OSS will not be adopted before satisfactory delivery and procurement models for OSS are established. Keywords: Open Source Software, OSS, Enterprise Architecture, Total Cost of Ownership, Delivery and Procurement Model.

Free And Open Source Enterprise Resource Planning Systems And Strategies

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Author : Atem de Carvalho, Rogerio
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2011-12-31

Free And Open Source Enterprise Resource Planning Systems And Strategies written by Atem de Carvalho, Rogerio and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-31 with Computers categories.

Free/Open Source Enterprise Resource Planning systems (FOS-ERP) are gaining popularity and acceptance due to two main factors: their lack of licensing fees and customizability. Given this, organizations are able to easily adopt and manipulate these systems to meet their individual needs. Free and Open Source Enterprise Resource Planning: Systems and Strategies unites research on FOS-ERP, comparing differences with proprietary Enterprise Resource Planning products, and demonstrating key research factors. It includes cases demonstrating how small enterprises have benefited from FOS-ERP in Spain and in Belgium, along with difficulties encountered and solutions developed. This essential reference addresses key issues such as security and legal risks, as well as challenges, opportunities, and barriers to adoption.