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More and more, Open Source presents not only a cost alternative, but an innovation alternative, to proprietary enterprise software products.

With the Open Source (OS) movement entering its third decade organizations need to examine closely the startling total cost comparisons between Open Source, proprietary, and SaaS or outsourcing options for key business solutions.

Technology business models – the financial arrangements and service level commitments which define vendor-customer relationships – are in flux. The proprietary enterprise software licensing model is under a clear threat from Open Source. The threat stems not only from buyer fatigue from large, up-front perpetual license fees and hefty, annual maintenance charges – but also from the inertia which inevitably sets in over proprietary software products, slowing development and the delivery of new functionality, further vexing users.