Open Source Software in the Enterprise
Open Source Software in the Enterprise Open source software (OSS) powers many enterprise services—from web platforms to data pipelines. Using OSS at scale requires more than choosing licenses; it needs clear policies, risk awareness, and cross-team collaboration. When done well, OSS accelerates innovation, reduces costs, and improves security through community review. What makes OSS valuable in the enterprise? Access to a broad ecosystem of pre-built tools and libraries Faster innovation by reusing proven components Community support and independent security reviews Flexibility to customize and integrate with internal systems Common challenges: ...