Open source is a development method for software that harnesses the power of distributed developer input to improve development advances, open peer review to reduce bugs and improve software quality and transparency of process to ensure software security and freedom of access to software.

Open source delivers better quality, higher reliability, more flexibility, lower cost, and an end to predatory vendor lock-in practices where users must pay high fees for new versions of software in order to be able to continue accessing their information when a vendor discontinues support for the older versions of software.

Reduce software license costs by up to 100%

With no need to pay proprietary software license costs; IT license outlay is reduced completely, while overall IT spend can be reduced by 60% or more.

More Stability

Academic studies have shown that because the source code is open for anyone to see; this means there are as many eyes to check through your code as there are software programmers and hackers on the net. This therefore reduces the number of ‘bugs’ in the code. Unlike Proprietary companies which are limited to the amount of eyes (and intelligence/ability) as they can afford to have on their payroll.

Better Performance

Open source software performs better. 95% of the top 500 fastest super computers on the planet run open source operating systems, including IBM, Blue Gene & Deep Blue supercomputers.

Easily tailored to individual needs

Open Source code can be reconfigured or reprogrammed to more closely fit the needs of any organisation or individual. Allowing for cost effective tailor made applications and systems.

Regular Updates

It is constantly being improved because millions of programmers and hackers are looking through the code and being inspired and making tweaks and changes and fixing problems and adding features.

Better Security

All the code is looked through with a fine tooth comb by hackers and programmers intent to analyse the software first before they use it themselves.