Current economic climate has converted the question, "Why open source?" to "why not open source?”. Virtually zero cost of acquisition of open source software has attracted business executives who are responsible for acquiring software for their enterprises. At the same time, there are doubts being raised about total cost of ownership (TCO) for open source software. The sheer number of open source software licenses has also contributed to the complexity of decision making for open source software acquisition.
L&T Infotech holds a position that though open source software provides cost benefits, that should not be the only criteria for selection. Rather other benefits of open source software should also be considered. The examples include access to worldwide talent and possibility of relatively easier customization for building innovative solutions. At the same time, risks such as risk of availability of competent manpower/ support also need to be considered.
L&T Infotech offers open source advisory services that guide enterprises how open source software should be adopted without undertaking undue risks while maximizing cost benefits. In particular, it offers advisory services for following product categories:
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