Five challenges preventing enterprise IT from shifting to open source and tips for tackling them to keep the future of open source heading in the right direction.
Software Lock-In
Overcoming concerns about software lock-in.
Before building a business model on open source, companies must make sure they can trust those technologies in the long term. Some open source companies are truly committed to the free and open model, while others simply use the term "open source" as a way to jump on the bandwagon and ultimately build dependence to sell more software. Organizations should look for companies whose founders have a long history in open source and whose senior leaders have prioritized the idea of building strong open source communities. These companies contribute to the thriving open source community, as well as incubate and launch new open source projects that meet the needs of the community.