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OpenLogic Survey Shows Enterprise Use of Open Source Grows As Users Become More Sophisticated and Opinionated About Licensing Issues
Enterprises Say "Open Core" Business Model Among their Least Favorite
BROOMFIELD, Colo. September 10, 2009 - OpenLogic, Inc., a provider of enterprise open source software solutions encompassing hundreds of open source packages, today announced the results of a survey of 118 enterprise IT and development executives that showed a growing trend toward interest in open source packages that don't force single vendor lock in.
"The business ecosystem that has evolved around open source software is diverse," said Kim Weins, senior vice president of products and marketing at OpenLogic. "Still, as debates from vendors continue about the best models, customers are saying that they want commercial support for the lowest possible price without vendor lock in. They want to choose whether to buy support based on the value it delivers, and not be forced to buy a subscription to get critical features."
The survey was conducted between September 1 and September 4, 2009. More than 118 people responded to the survey. 66% of respondents said they were employed by companies with more than 200 employees.
The results found:
Open source continues to grow as companies proactively look for open source solutions:
75% of respondents say their companies are very open to the use of open source software – using it in "many situations" or "proactively using open source whenever possible"
38% of respondents say their companies are proactively considering open source software "whenever possible"
Companies want open source packages that have commercial support:
81% of respondents say their companies are likely to use open source projects that have a commercial support option
Companies are currently more likely to use open source packages that are backed by multiple vendors or a community, and least likely to use a single project vendor:
68% of respondents say their companies are likely to use open source projects that are backed by multiple vendors
68% of respondents say their companies are likely to use open source projects that are backed by only a community
58% of respondents say their companies are likely to use open source projects that are backed by a single vendor
Larger companies with more than 200 employees are currently most likely to use open source packages that are backed by multiple vendors and least likely to use projects from a single vendor:
68% of respondents at large companies are likely to use open source when it's backed by multiple vendors
58% of respondents at large companies are likely to use open source when it's backed by only a community
55% of respondents at large companies are likely to use open source when it's backed by a single vendor
Projects backed only by a community lose ground against other types when respondents of 200+ employee companies were asked about their future preferences:
76% of respondents said that in the future they are likely to use multivendor projects
67% of respondents said that in the future they are likely to use an open source project backed by a single vendor
64% of respondents said that in the future they are likely to use community-only backed projects
Despite its growing popularity with commercial open source startups, enterprise users of open source software prefer the "open core" model the least:
86% are likely to use open source that is offered under an open source license with paid support as an option
81% are likely to use open source that is offered under a dual license model
69% are likely to use open source under an "open core" license model
About OpenLogic
OpenLogic is a leading provider of open source solutions that enable enterprises to safely acquire, support, and control open source software. OpenLogic provides enterprises with a certified library of open source software that encompasses hundreds of the most popular open source packages via OpenLogic Exchange (OLEX), a free web site where companies can find, research, and download certified, enterprise-ready open source packages on demand. With the broadest open source coverage in the industry, OpenLogic offers indemnification; updates; and enterprise-grade technical support backed by the OpenLogic Expert Community. OpenLogic also provides solutions for open source governance and to automate the integration and deployment of open source components — reducing the risk and maximizing the cost savings associated with using open source software. For more on OpenLogic, go to www.openlogic.com.
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