Although open source uptake is increasing, companies are still missing its true value: the community support and backing.
In this World Wide Wrap: Media server debuts, MS fined $200m, and open source no alternative.
The so-called “dangers” of being locked into proprietary software are often more emotional than rational, says Shaun Lake, MD of SkillCentric.
In this World Wide Wrap: Bell Micro to distribute Flexstar, IP SAN for SMEs, and StarWind offers SAN guide.
In this World Wide Wrap: MS preps cloud apps, Intel gets Handy, and Nokia and Intel boost mobile telephony.
The H.264 standalone DVR utilises advanced video and audio compression technologies.
In this World Wide Wrap: Lombardi re-thinks cloud model, bank implements BPM solution, and Google's cloud gets dose of BPM.
Vodacom will exclusively distribute the Android-powered HTC Magic from next week, as MTN sells the HTC Dream.
In this World Wide Wrap: Entrepreneur institute opens in UAE, WKFS offers compliance solution, and CPG and Media Arts employ e-learning solution.
In this World Wide Wrap: Seagate releases storage server, Vbootkit 2.0 goes open, and open source PBXs on the rise.
In this World Wide Wrap: T-Mobile intros unlimited WiFi, Envizions converges gaming console, and QLogic aquires NetXen.
The Shuttleworth Foundation`s SchoolTool 1.0 is aimed at primary and high schools worldwide.