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OpenLogic Survey Highlights Enterprise Perspectives on Using Open Source Software for Cost Savings
BROOMFIELD, Colo. November 4, 2008 - OpenLogic, Inc., a provider of enterprise open source software solutions encompassing hundreds of open source packages, today released the results of a poll of enterprise IT buyers who expressed growing interest in using open source software to help save money.
On Wednesday, October 29, OpenLogic conducted a webinar entitled "Navigating the Economic Downturn: Strategies for Cutting Costs with Open Source," In which participating enterprise IT buyers were asked their views on a number of subjects.
The slide presentation, including poll results, can be found on SlideShare.net at http://tinyurl.com/6ldeng.
In addition, you can watch and listen to the webinar by registering for it at http://tinyurl.com/6hk7oj.
"What we found in our small poll is consistent with what we see in the marketplace—that a vast majority of enterprises are taking a hard look at expanding their open source usage—especially in areas such as application servers and web servers, databases and development tools," said Kim Weins, senior vice president of marketing at OpenLogic. "More than 75% of enterprises have already started or are seriously considering expanding their open source usage to help save money."
Other than the operating system, what types of software would you like to replace with open source to lower costs?
Application or web servers 83%
Databases 67%
Development tools 58%
Content management 25%
Other Middleware 17%
SOA 17%
Other business apps 17%
CRM 8%
Business intelligence 8%
ERP 0
Are you seeing pressure on your IT budgets from the economic downturn?
67% Yes
17% Not yet, but I anticipate we will
17% Don't know
0 No
Will your company use more open source because of economic uncertainty?
46% We plan to
32% We are considering it
15% Economy isn't a consideration
15% We are unlikely to
Have you recently replaced any commercial proprietary software with open source because of economic uncertainty?
67% No
17% Yes
17% In progress
Do you think replacing commercial proprietary systems with open source could save your company money?
60% Yes, we've already saved money
30% Yes, we anticipate saving money
10% Maybe
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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