Open Source
Nine fully relies on Open Source technologies
Why?
More and more companies trust in Open Source technologies and systems such as recently the US government under Barack Obama. Open Source becomes more and more an serious alternative to commercial solutions.
What is Open Source?
Open Source is software, which can be used freely and the source code is available for everyone and can be copied, modified as well as passed on. Open Source can also be used commercially.
Which benefits does Open Source offer you as a client?
- Security: security holes are normally found even faster in comparison to commercial software due to the huge Open Source community
- Quality: Open Source products offer a high quality standard comparable to commercial products
- Compatibility: Open Source solutions rely on open standards so normally you will have less problems interacting with different programs or interfaces
- Independence: with Open Source software you are not independent from a single software vendor and you can change the software quickly
- Costs: Open Source is free so you don't have to pay licence or any other fees
- Individuality: Open Source can be modified for individual solutions what normally is not possible with commercial products
- Functionality: the Open Source community permanently develops updates, new features and improves the software