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Why Open Source Is Really Disrupting Enterprise Software

Forrester IT

I had an epiphany today about a major reason open source is disrupting enterprise software. The acquisition - one of the main weapons that big software vendors had to fight disruptors - is losing effectiveness. In the open source model, the code is, well.open source. It is not simply just a cost play.

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Telcos and vendors back open source Project Sylva

TM Forum

Five European operators as well as vendors Ericsson and Nokia have thrown their weight behind a new open source networking project that aims to create a cloud software framework to “reduce the infrastructure fragmentation” in Europe. Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telecom Italia, Telefonica and Vodafone are all backing.

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Restricted Source Licensing Is Here

Forrester IT

Open source has taken the enterprise by storm. Major software companies employ teams of full-time workers to write and contribute code to open source projects. What was once seen as risky code, developed in suburban basements, has taken on new life. Even end user companies such as Netflix, Lyft, Capital One, etc.,

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AMD planning to replace AGESA firmware with open source alternative openSIL

TechSpot

AGESA, or AMD Generic Encapsulated Software Architecture, has been performing platform initialization procedures on AMD UEFI-based motherboards since the first generation of Zen CPUs. Read Entire Article

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Use Cases for Apache Cassandra®

In this white paper, discover the key use cases that make Cassandra® such a compelling open source software – and learn the important pitfalls to avoid. There’s a good reason why Apache Cassandra® is quickly becoming the NoSQL database of choice for organizations of all stripes.

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NGA and DigitalGlobe Release Powerful Application To Community Under Open Source License

CTOvision

MapReduce Geo, or MrGeo , is a geospatial toolkit designed to provide raster-based geospatial capabilities performable at scale by leveraging the power and functionality of cloud-based architecture. The software use, modification, and distribution rights are stipulated within the Apache 2.0 Government Solutions.

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Technology, Processes, and Culture: Red Hat’s Open-source Pathway to Successful Digital Transformation

CIO Business Intelligence

To help such organisations navigate these waters, Red Hat Open Innovation Labs is designed to co-create with them. Labs provides a platform to experiment, iterate, and accelerate transformational initiatives by leveraging open-source technologies, fostering open leadership, and embracing a culture of innovation.

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Understanding Open Source Business Models for the C-Suite

Choosing software to bake into your architecture is a long-term decision and it is important to understand all the implications of your choice. Learn three key areas that should be considered when evaluating a particular open source project.