Actionable Benefits
- Determine key components of the open source business model based on the innovation focus of vendors from the IT domain.
- Identify two main monetization models that vendors and CSPs can potentially use to commercialize open source software (OSS).
- Educate decision makes for product, marketing and sales teams on the impact that open source software has on product economics and internal organizational structures.
Research Highlights
- Analysis of three main categories of commercializing open source and their applicability in telecoms.
- An overview of commercial dynamics of open source business model vis-à-vis closed-source alternatives.
- Summaries of key strands that CSPs must consider as they seek to become more adept at interacting with OSS.
Critical Questions Answered
- How can open source software be monetized effectively and what monetization strategies are key vendors in the market following?
- What are the commercial aspects that warrant consideration before any attempt to leverage open source is undertaken?
- Who are some of the innovative open source vendors in telecoms and which specific OSS are CSPs deploying?
Who Should Read This?
- Executives that look into standards & industry initiatives within vendors’ research divisions.
- Decision makers for product development & management.
- Innovation leaders for CSPs who need to understand how OSS can fit into their overall strategic direction.
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