Enterprises using open source code in infrastructure must understand both the risks and benefits of community-developed software. Professional open source management is a discipline that focuses on minimizing risk and delivering the benefits of open source software as efficiently as possible.
For successful open source management, enterprises must adopt clear strategies, well-defined policies, and efficient processes. Nobody gets all this right the first time, so it’s also important to review and audit your policies for continuous improvement. Additionally, successful open source initiatives for enterprise IT must provide real ROI in acquisition, integration, and management.
To examine these concepts in detail, The Linux Foundation is hosting a free webinar called “Open Source Strategy for Enterprise IT” on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific time. In this webinar, presented by Bill Weinberg, Sr. Director and Analyst, Open Source Strategy, and Greg Olson, Sr. Director, Open Source Consulting Services, you will learn about: