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Linux spending set to boom by 21 percent in 2009
Most vendors are already preparing for a tough Christmas.
Those selling Linux-based solutions, however, can expect to spread plenty of holiday cheer, according to a new report from IDC, “The Opportunity for Linux in a New Economy.”
Even as Red Hat recently talked up its impressive quarterly results, it’s important to recognize that not all of [...]
IDC: Downturn to drive Linux adoption
The current economic downturn is set to drive Linux adoption, according to a white paper by research organization IDC.
In a survey of 330 organizations with 100 or more employees, IDC found that 53 percent were planning to increase adoption of Linux on servers, while 48 percent were planning to increase Linux on clients, as a [...]
Open Source ERM and CRM Gain Momentum
Open Source ERM and CRM software are becoming popular among Small and Medium businesses in Asia Pacific region.
According to an end user study by market researcher IDC, lack of vendor lock-in, access to the source code and Open Source network support, in addition to the traditional cost factors are driving adoption of Open Source ERM [...]