Why open source?
Open source is a development method for software that harnesses the power of distributed peer review and transparency of process. This results in more secure and better quality code. Open source will deliver the following benefits over proprietary software:
No Licensing Costs
This means the code is free to use. This provides you with far better value for money then using closed source or proprietary software packages as the money you save on licence fees can be used for more functionality, customisations or integration work.
Out of the box solutions are significantly less expensive then the equivalent proprietry option.
But open source is much more than just saving you license fees……
Reliability & security
It protects your
business through better security as flaws, when existing, are
transparent. They are then identified and rectified quickly by global
teams of developers. Similarly bugs are addressed with rapid fixes.
Flexibility
A whole ecosystem of plug-ins future-proof you from outgrowing a limited proprietary platform.
Freedom
With open source you are not locked in
with a particular vendor leading to over-dependency. It protects your
investment by giving you a worldwide network of developers to choose
from.
Innovation
Open source collaboration means
improvements come from those who actually use the product, resulting in
faster, more efficient innovation.
PretaWeb is a founding member of the Open Source Business Cluster based in Sydney. Our objective is to grow the OS industry in Australia.
