Open Source Citizenship

We all rely on open source software and, as our reliance grows, so do our policies for managing compliance and programs for cultivating mutually supportive relationships with the communities behind th …

We all rely on open source software and, as our reliance grows, so do our policies for managing compliance and programs for cultivating mutually supportive relationships with the communities behind the software.In this session, attendees will be given a thorough accounting of:* what companies are doing to support open source communities,* what kind of support open source communities are actually asking for,* and the gaps that remain.Based on discussions with industry and community leadership, we’ll establish a current and sweeping perspective on corporate open source engagement.By understanding the state of the art, and knowing what needs remain unmet, we can help our companies be even more effective in supporting healthy communities. And not just because it’s the right thing to do…After all, healthy communities translate into greater productivity, innovation, and stability, and better security!