Using open source software is commonplace, with only a minority of companies preferring a proprietary-first software policy. Proponents of free and open source software (FOSS) have moved to the next phases of open source adoption, widening FOSS usage within the enterprise as well as gaining the “digital transformation” benefits associated with open source and cloud native best practices.
In partnership with The Linux Foundation’s TODO Group and co-sponsored by VMware, The New Stack conducted its second annual “Open Source Programs in the Enterprise” survey to investigate how and if these open source programs are succeeding. The key findings are:
- Adoption of open source programs and initiatives is widespread and goes beyond early adopters.
- Expectations for open source program management have begun to crystalize.
- Hiring of open source developers is a more prominent concern.
- Code quality is associated with open source software practices.
- There is no consensus about the impact of open source citizenship on buying decisions.
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