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A Computer Weekly Buyer's Guide to Enterprise Open Source

In this 13-page buyer’s guide, Computer Weekly looks at open source technology exploring: 

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  • The due diligence required to make the move to the open source world rewarding – is it necessarily cheaper? Can you trust the developer?
  • How to choose the best fit open source alternatives for your needs – with a look at both the limitations and benefits.

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