Tip of the Week: Prioritize Open-Design Software

Interoperability is key in many business verticals—it is also sometimes challenging to achieve. Companies that want to have success with technology need to make sure to prioritize open-design software that offers flexibility and compatibility with various systems.

The benefits of open-design software include:

·       Greater data access among all project participants

·       Greater flexibility and agility

·       Can use it with most vendor technology

·       Often leads to faster implementation

·       Ability to scale and grow

·       Aren’t locked into a proprietary solution

·       Attract a better team of workers

Some factors that companies need to prepare for include:

·       Creating solid open-source security policies

·       Be aware of potential open-source license infringement

·       Make sure you have a team of people (either internally or externally) who can manage this

·       Consider the hidden costs of development, implementation, support, and security

At the end of the day, open software offers many benefits to companies that want to scale ultimately, but companies must proceed considering all angles.