A new Linux report explain that managers prefer open source software

The Linux Foundation has just released a report showing a shift in software development trends. Executives surveyed by the Linux Foundation prefer open source products because they are the only ones capable of keeping pace with market changes, and at an affordable price.

Companies are understanding that to respond efficiently to a constantly changing market, they need software that can evolve at the same pace in a cost-effective way. This goal can only be achieved with projects developed in open source, meaning evolving technology products collectively among all those who need them.

Companies from diverse sectors and origins are beginning to converge on open source projects. In doing so, they create a common platform—a solid technological foundation—on which to base their growth by diversifying products and services. This new trend is radically changing how executives and developers approach new technological challenges.

The published report provides data that confirms this shift and helps explain how companies collaborate to leverage open source to its full extent. The various executives surveyed for the Linux Foundation study highlighted multiple benefits gained from their projects using open source technologies. The main ones are:

• Reduced response time to market changes
• Lower R&D costs
• Improved relationships with clients and partners
• Enhanced product quality
• Greater transparency and competitiveness for the organization
• Increased ability to attract and retain talent

You can find the full article and report at this link on Linux.com