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🕑 Discover the impressive amount of time we've been embracing Open Source Software in UK enterprises & how it transforms work culture. Insights in our State of Open: The UK in 2023 Report “Show us the Money” explores the impressive timeline of its adoption in the UK. Join us in celebrating the impact of Open Source on the UK's business landscape. #stateofopen #UKBusiness #DataInsights #OpenSource

Erik Benner of Mythics, LLC discusses the challenges of transitioning open-source software to government departments and the need for technical and cultural support in sustaining open source in the public sector. Listen at 🎙 https://lnkd.in/ecF3cMtX

I highly recommend this report for those adopting, working in open source and for organisations looking to adopt more broadly. This is report is on open source in public sector and is very insightful. Like many other industries is growing in momentum and importance. In this report the findings show that for digital transformation projects, open source software (OSS) increases transparency, reduces development costs, and enhances software security.

While the EU increasingly recognizes the value of open source, the public sector is still behind in embracing open source software, with little contribution to the ecosystem and policymaking that inhibits its potential. This report examines the present-day trends, challenges, and opportunities for OSS adoption in this sector, emphasizing the need for a cultural shift in order for open source to reach its full potential in Europe. Synthesizing case studies and interviews with subject matter experts, the report lays out resources to encourage greater public sector adoption, engagement, and participation. Read more about the needs and recommendations for the sector in the full report: https://hubs.ly/Q022FxFw0 #ossummit #europe #policy #opensource

#SOSSPolicy: Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on Open Source Software and the Changing Regulatory Landscape in the EU! Bottom up or top down, which approach should we prioritize in OSS? As the EU continues to evolve its regulatory framework around open source software, it's crucial to consider the best approach for fostering innovation and collaboration.

While the EU increasingly recognizes the value of open source, the public sector is still behind in embracing open source software, with little contribution to the ecosystem and policymaking that inhibits its potential. This report examines the present-day trends, challenges, and opportunities for OSS adoption in this sector, emphasizing the need for a cultural shift in order for open source to reach its full potential in Europe. Synthesizing case studies and interviews with subject matter experts, the report lays out resources to encourage greater public sector adoption, engagement, and participation. Read more about the needs and recommendations for the sector in the full report: https://hubs.ly/Q022Fx0y0 #ossummit #europe #policy #opensource

Curious about the tech landscape of Open Source Software in the UK? Uncover the types of technology most used in the UK, as revealed in our State of Open: The UK in 2023 Report “Show us the Money”. Read: https://lnkd.in/eCc2adt8 #stateofopen #DataInsights #ppensource #opensourcesoftware #openuk

Public money, public code! 🇪🇺 🧐 "Why is software created using taxpayers’ money not released as Free Software?" Sign the open letter: https://publiccode.eu/en/ #opensource #foss #oss #freesoftware #publiccode #eu

https://lnkd.in/exYAQuHF An interesting concept is 'PostOpenSource.' It suggests expanding the notion of Open Source by adding elements that impose additional conditions on commercial use and define the interaction between developers and corporations in terms of receiving fair reciprocal benefits. Companies benefiting from the use of open-source software would be expected to either participate in its development or make payments that would be distributed among the direct developers. For non-commercial uses and individual users, the code would remain free and, as before, be limited to a single license, without a contractual component.

Isn’t it a paradox when our public institutions, working for the well being of the population, use closed and proprietary software to provide their services? 🤔 💡 We believe that public bodies funded by public money should use public code! 🔓 🖋️ Sign the open letter to support this initiative! #PMPC #PublicMoneyPublicCode #SoftwareFreedom https://publiccode.eu