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<!-- JSON-LD markup generated by Google Structured Data Markup Helper. --> <script type="application/ld+json"> { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "Article", "name" : "Why Your Business Needs Open Source?", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "sgs" }, "image" : "https://www.sgstechnologies.net/sites/default/files/2020-01/opensource.jpg", "articleSection" : "Open Source software applications", "articleBody" : "offer the most up-to-date advancements in innovation, value, quality, security and ROI available and have been preferred by more than 80% of fortune 1000 organizations. The most important reason for the extensive acceptance of open source applications is capability, cost and control. Most open source projects are developed by programmers to create, and improve upon, a perfect website framework. The term �open source� refers to something that can be modified and customized free of charge because its design is publicly available. Open source software is different from �proprietary software� or �closed source� as here the programmers make the source code available publicly for free so that others can view, copy, learn, alter and share the code.</P>\n\n<P>Businesses today prefer open source software because of the span of control they can have over this kind of software. They can test the code to make sure it�s not doing anything they don�t want it to do, and they can change parts of it that they don�t need. Users need not necessarily be programmers to enjoy the benefits of open source software, because this software can be used for any purpose that one wishes to use it for. In addition, Open source software promotes software dependability and quality by supporting independent peer review and rapid development of source code.</P>\n\n<P>Programmers and Developers favor open source software these days mainly because it helps them learn so much more. Programmers learn to create and develop better software by studying the source code written by others. They also share their work with others thus getting more comments and critiques.</P>\n\n<P>A comprehensive strategy that incorporates open source into your business can help your business enjoy a lot of benefits. Some of the benefits that come along with the use of Open Source are,</P>\n\n<H4><STRONG>Auditability</STRONG></H4>\n\n<P>One of the under estimated benefit of an Open Source software is its auditability. Closed-source software forces its users to trust the vendor when claims are made for characters such as security, freedom from backdoors, adherence to standards and flexibility in the face of dynamic changes. If the source code is not available, claims continue to remain as claims</P>\n\n<H4><STRONG>Cost</STRONG></H4>\n\n<P>Cost is probably the first reason for why companies prefer open source. There are no license fees, version upgrades, security risks, hardware costs, attached to OSS and It involves only very few restrictions on how the software must be used. In many cases, the cost of the license of other software is a compelling reason to use an open source product, especially for companies with budget constraints</P>\n\n<H4><STRONG>Support</STRONG></H4>\n\n<P>Open source is generally much easier to support. The implementation of an OSS application can offer a level of control that creates stability to the internal processes and methodologies which help in defining, constructing, designing and validating the application that is impossible with closed software solution.</P>\n\n<H4><STRONG>Security</STRONG></H4>\n\n<P>OSS is written by dozens of developers and reviewed by hundreds more. The source code is available for all free of charge. As a result, security problems are often spotted and fixed quickly. The more pairs of eyes looking at the code the less likelihood of the occurrence of a security problem. Moreover, the website source code only contains the logic and functionality for your website. All database and server credentials are securely stored on your server where nobody can access.</P>\n\n<H4><STRONG>Flexibility and Freedom</STRONG></H4>\n\n<P>From a business perspective, software flexibility is about choosing solutions that suit the needs of the user. However flexibility should mean, the flexibility of the business, so that as necessities in the business change, solutions should not be irrationally constrained by software. Open Source products are best in providing businesses with flexibility and freedom, not only with its adherence to standards but also by helping to alleviate against treacherous lock-in if they are chosen as core infrastructure components</P>\n\n<P>Unlike dealing with Closed Source or Proprietary Software, open source solutions are �heritage solutions�, provided a groundwork that will mold to your business requirements. An open source application is basically created to work flawlessly within the structure of the current and future use strategies and processes of a Business enterprise.</P>\n\n<P>Ownership of the application lies with your organization for its complete lifecycle with inexpensive and customized service packages from SGS Technologie to support any future needs of your business and manage the incorporation of the open source philosophy.", "url" : "https://www.sgstechnologies.net/blog/why-your-business-needs-open-source", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "name" : "SGS Technologies" } } </script>