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Will Open Source Support Providers Ride a Government Gravy Train?Ostatic, October 30, 2009We've recently written about potentially far-reaching moves by the U.S. government to switch significant parts of its internal software infrastructure to open source. |
Government Open Source Projects Provide Big Opportunity for OpenLogicInfoWorld, October 29, 2009DoD and other government agencies' multiple open source projects would benefit from OpenLogic's streamlined and consistent support process |
Out Of ControlThe 451 Group, October 16, 2009I recently suggested that open core vendors should consider releasing the source code for their core open source project under a more permissive license, or better still via an existing community/foundation. |
OpenLogic and Nuxeo Partner to Support Integrated Open Source Enterprise Content Management StackCMS Report, October 8, 2009OpenLogic and Nuxeo today announced they are partnering to provide top to bottom support on a robust ECM stack. |
OpenLogic, Nuxeo PartnerITWeb, September 17, 2009OpenLogic, a provider of enterprise open source software solutions, has partnered with Nuxeo, an open source enterprise content management (ECM) software and services provider, says Earth Times. |
Nuxeo, OpenLogic Unite for Top-to-Bottom Support of Open Source ECMCMS Wire, September 15, 2009Open Source Enterprise CMS vendor Nuxeo is trying to make it easier for anyone interested in using its technology stack to bring those dreams to reality – from top to bottom. |
OpenLogic Exec: Users Say Least Favorite OpenSource Model Is "Open Core"DAMTrends, September 15, 2009Speaking of OpenLogic, the Colorado-based company has also reported the results of a survey they conducted earlier this month, along with their interpretation of the data. |
Survey: "Open Core" Least Popular Open Source OptionThe H, September 11, 2009A survey of 118 enterprise IT and development executives conducted by open source solution provider OpenLogic concludes that the "Open Core" model for open source licensing trails behind dual licensing and open source with commercial support, in terms of acceptability to the enterprise. |
Survey on Enterprise Open Source Usage Shows Disdain for Lock-InOStatic, September 10, 2009OpenLogic, which provides support, compliance and other services for many enterprise open source software solutions, is out with the results of a survey of 118 enterprise IT and development executives. |
Sun eBook: "The Open Source Enterprise: Harnessing the Economics of Open Technology"Sun System News, August 28, 2009A newly published Sun eBook addresses the economics of open source technology looking at the pluses and potential minuses companies may encounter if they are not educated about what comprises open source software. |
OpenLogic Expands OpenLogic Exchange Enterprise Edition to Help Customers Identify Cost Savings FromThe Daily Cloud, August 2, 2009With the current economic pressures, companies are looking for opportunities to use open source software wherever they can to reduce costs. |
OpenLogic Enhances OpenLogic Exchange Enterprise EditionTMCNet, July 29, 2009Open source software solutions provider OpenLogic, Inc. has reportedly upgraded the OpenLogic Exchange Enterprise Edition by adding several new cost saving opportunity capabilities. |
The Wide-Open Career Landscape of FOSS Tech SupportLinuxInsider (TechNewsWorld), July 22, 2009Free software may be becoming more attractive to businesses, but even though using the software is free, chances are they'll still need to hire some technical assistance from time to time. |
How to Bring Open-Source Software into the EnterpriseeWeek, July 16, 2009Knowledge Center contributor Carol J. Rizzo offers five tips on how to bring open-source software into your organization in a way that maps to your corporate risk factors, making open-source software no more or less of a risk than proprietary software. |
Managing & Growing Open Source in the Enterprise: Advice from the TrenchesO'Reilly, July 7, 2009In this O'Reilly webcast, Carol Rizzo, past CTO of Kaiser Permanente, AIG and CitiGroup, and Rod Cope, the founder and CTO of OpenLogic share their experiences and insights about using open source in the enterprise. |
Open Source Study Finds Broad Acceptance, Little TrackingTMCNet, June 29, 2009OpenLogic, which sells enterprise open source software, has announced the results of what company officials characterize as an "informal" survey, finding that enterprise acceptance of open source software is increasing. |
Informal Poll Shows Corporate Acceptance of Open Source Is High, Yet Enterprises Struggle to Identify What Open Source Software They UseProduct Design and Development, June 26, 2009OpenLogic today announced the results of an informal survey that found while enterprise acceptance of open source software increases, 60% of enterprises using open source lack effective means to track what open source software is installed. |
CAOS Theory Podcast 2009.06.26The 451 Group, June 26, 2009Topics for this podcast inclue: OpenLogic sees growth, changing perspectives on open source. |
If An Open Source App Rises in a Company, Does Anybody Hear?OStatic, June 24, 2009When an open source application or platform gains traction in a company, does the I.T. department necessarily drive that? |
FOSS and the Labyrinthine Land of LicensingLinuxInsider, May 29, 2009Pure, unadulterated FOSS is, of course, free to distribute as one pleases. What happens, though, when a private company grabs a piece of FOSS, adds a little of its own secret sauce to the mix, and creates a new application? |
Free Help for Implementing FOSS in the EnterpriseTechNewsWorld, May 27, 2009It used to be a given that free enterprise software came with a price tag for the technical support necessary to implement and maintain it. |
OpenLogic Debuts Latest Version of OLEX Enterprise EditionTMCnet, April 30, 2009OpenLogic, Inc., a provider of enterprise open source software solutions has reportedly launched the new version of its OpenLogic Exchange Enterprise Edition (OLEX). |
Getting A Complete Picture of Open-Source UsageSD Times, April 29, 2009OpenLogic, which has provided packages of open-source software for use in enterprises, has extended today its platform to provide a complete picture of open-source use within an organization. |
Are Price Hikes in Store for Sun Software Support?CIO.com, April 23, 2009Oracle's pending purchase of Sun Microsystems may not have an immediate effect on what customers currently pay to use Sun software, but changes are likely coming, observers said this week. |
Open-Source Uptake On the Rise, According to ForresterSD Times, April 23, 2009From a list of 16 items asked of 2,000 software decision makers for 2009, the use of open-source software has risen to the top. |
Is the Sun/Oracle Deal Good for MySQL Customers?BusinessWeek, April 21, 2009There's no shortage of commentary about whether or not Oracle's decision to buy Sun is a good deal for each party. But is it a good deal for Sun's customers? |
OpenLogic: Taming the Wild West of Open SourceRocky Radar, March 31, 2009In the ten years since the term was coined, the development of open source software has moved from the garages of Silicon Valley to the mainstream. |
How to Assess Open Source SolutionsSearch CIO, March 26, 2009While options for open source solutions and other types of free software abound, many IT executives struggle with finding the best alternative that fits their business' needs and their IT architecture. |
OpenLogic Expands Support Levels for Open Source Software SolutionsTMCnet, March 23, 2009With an eye on cost-saving technologies that appear to be drawing more and more attention in this slower economy, a Broomfield, Colorado-based company today reportedly is launching new support levels for open source software solutions. |
How to Choose the Right Open Source Solution for Your BusinessSearch CIO Midmarket, March 23, 2009While options for open source solutions and other types of free software abound, many IT executives struggle with finding the best alternative that fits their business' needs and their IT architecture. |
OpenLogic Revamps Open-Source Support OfferingsCIO.com, March 20, 2009OpenLogic is revamping its commercial support offerings for open-source projects with a new three-tier system that will be available starting next week. |
Open Source Vendors Push AdvantageB2B Magazine, March 9, 2009Ready to get jealous? How would you like to work in an industry that benefits from economic downturns and for companies that see revenue, customer acquisition and budgets grow during these toughest of times? |
Open Source Software SecuritySecurityPark.net, February 23, 2009Companies everywhere are opening their doors to open source software. A recent survey by IDG of IT professionals revealed that nearly two-thirds were using open source software or planned to within the next year. |
Security Company Asks Obama To Think Twice About Open SourceSecurityProNews, February 18, 2009Recently, 15 executives at open source companies sent a letter lobbying the Obama Administration to consider open source solutions. |
Do OpenLogic's Results Auggest a Shift In Open Source Buying Behavior?InfoWorld, February 17, 2009Are customers starting to shift from relationship with vendors behind OSS projects to OSS support consolidators? |
Letter to Obama: Consider Open SourceRedmond Channel Partner, February 10, 2009The Collaborative Software Initiative (CSI) today posted an open letter to President Barack Obama on open source software. The letter urges him to mandate that the U.S. government consider open source software for federal IT initiatives. |
OpenLogic Exchange Expands to Encompass 130,000+ ProjectsThe Earth Times, January 22, 2009The new release of OLEX features an expanded open source library that includes over 130,000 active open source projects in addition to the existing 500 OpenLogic-certified projects. |
An Open SecretCFO Magazine, January 1, 2009Open-source software is still used most often in operating systems, particularly in various forms of Linux, with which it is virtually synonymous. But more than half of companies adopting OSS are rolling out open-source applications, according to a Gartner survey.... |
OpenLogic Offers Training Services to Open Source NewcomersOStatic, December 10, 2008OpenLogic has put together a series of training services that will help companies learn the ins and outs of using open source software. There are 4 different training options to choose from, ranging from days-long workshops to shorter sessions that last only a few hours. |
Open Source Application Servers: How Application Servers Compare Webinar, by OpenLogicCommercial Open Source Software, December 9, 2008OpenLogic keeps contributing open source knowledge through webinars as well as launching a website named Wazi — a word that means "open" in Swahili — an extension of OpenLogic Exchange comparing open source packages and licenses, sharing best practices and tips. |
Free Technology: Open Source SavesBoulder County Business Report, December 2, 2008As the economy bounces along in a state of uncertainty, experts say there is one particular area where companies should look to save money before thinking about cost-cutting alternatives such as layoffs. |
Find an Enterprise Software AlternativeBusinessWeek, December 1, 2008After a scan of more than 2,000 machines globally, the Open Source Census found that OpenOffice resided on 28% of enterprise machines vs. 73% of personal machines. The Open Source Census was started in April by open-source service provider OpenLogic to try and quantify how much open-source software has been downloaded by companies. |
Getting A Handle on Open SourceNetwork World, November 24, 2008Whether they know it or not, almost every enterprise has open source technologies installed. And with hundreds of thousands of open source projects floating around that are derived from countless pieces of source code that are subject to any number of licenses, it's imperative to implement governance measures to mitigate legal and operational risks. |
85 Percent Using Open Source - But Still Frustrated?InternetNews.com, November 17, 2008Gartner has a report out today claiming 85 percent of companies are now using open source. It's a funny number in my opinion since the reality is more like 100 percent. |
Open Source in a Down Economy: The Money Race Is OnLinuxInsider, November 13, 2008Belts are tightening around software budgets -- from ordinary personal computer users to enterprise decision makers, everyone's trying to figure out how they can get what they need for less money. Is this an opportunity for open source software and the firms that support it? |
Updates on OpenLogic's New Wazi Site, and Microsoft's CodePlexOStatic, November 12, 2008Wazi is the Swahili word for open, and is a new effort from OpenLogic, which provides enterprise open source solutions, to provide original content on topics such as how open source packages can efficiently work together. |
Report: Adoption of Open Source Saves Money and Combats Economic DownturnTMCnet, November 7, 2008In a recent poll survey conducted by OpenLogic, 75 percent of enterprises voted that they have already started or are intending to increase open source usage, with an aim to cut-costs and save money. |
Businesses Looking to Open Source to Save Money, Poll SaysIT Business Edge, November 5, 2008In contrast with state governments, which don’t seem to be doing much with open source software even in a time of economic strain, corporate technology buyers are serious about using open source to try to cut costs. |
AJAXWorld: Top 10 Lessons Learned Using AJAXSOA World Magazine, October 23, 2008The Web 2.0 phenomenon of the last couple years - which has been picking up steam recently - is largely dependent on AJAX. This concept is beneficial to both the developer and user, as it makes programming Web applications more fun while enhancing the user experience. |
Open Source Is Far From FreeLaw.com, October 21, 2008In his highly acclaimed best seller, The World is Flat, Thomas Friedman hails open-sourcing as one of 10 "flatteners" of the world. Nevertheless, many enterprises have included open-source code in their proprietary software without fully understanding the risks. |
Microsoft, OpenLogic Further Open-Source EffortseWeek, October 16, 2008Microsoft and OpenLogic both made moves Oct. 15 to further their open-source initiatives, with Microsoft releasing new software for Web developers and OpenLogic announcing new professional services to help companies increase their usage of open-source software. |
OpenLogic Adds New Open Source ServicesTechRockies, October 16, 2008Broomfield, Colorado-based OpenLogic, which provides support for enterprise open source software, said this week that it has added new professional services packages targeted at helping companies implement open source software. |
OpenLogic to Ease Migration to Open Source PlatformsTMCnet, October 15, 2008OpenLogic, a provider of open source software solutions for enterprises, reportedly has introduced a set of new professional service packages to help companies identify, fine-tune and implement enterprise-ready open source products. |
Cloud Computing Journal - Top 20 Open Source PackagesEnterprise Open Source Magazine, October 15, 2008The Open Source Census, the catch-as-catch-can opt-in attempt to discern trends in open source adoption that OpenLogic started, has collected six months worth of data on some 300,000 installations on about 2,000 machines.... |
OpenLogic On Enterprise Open Source: A View From InsideInformationWeek, October 8, 2008Curious about patterns in corporate use of open source, I chatted up VP of Marketing Kim Weins for OpenLogic, creators of the OSS Discovery tool and a leading maker of open source enterprise integration and support tools. |
OpenOffice Leading Open Source AdoptionsIDM, October 8, 2008With the latest release candidate out for OpenOffice 3, the open source office suite is picking up steam, and along with Firefox, it is proving to be far and away the most popular piece of open source software out there. |
Open Source Census: OSS Adoption Rising in Government and FinanceOStatic, September 30, 2008The Open Source Census has released results from its ongoing tracking of open source trends, and there are some interesting data points being reported. |
Open Source Census Announces Latest Enterprise Open Source FindingsTMCnet.com, September 30, 2008The Open Source Census has announced the latest findings from their data collection regarding the use of open source software. These findings reveal that in just six months since it began, more than 300,000 open source package/project installations have been discovered. |
Survey Says: Windows and Open Source Play Well TogetherLinuxInsider, September 30, 2008Through its Open Source Census initiative, OpenLogic hopes to gain a clearer picture of the OSS landscape. Now in its ninth month, the census has found a sizable presence of OSS among Windows users, European governments and the financial industry. |
Could Open Source Help Bail Out the Banks?Computer Business Review, September 23, 2008While the latest financial crisis has many in the financial services sector scratching their heads and wondering how best to navigate the maelstrom, one company believes that open source software could help them on their way. |
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