Open source software (OSS) can help midsized organizations expand multiple environments in their infrastructure and keep central governance. At the same time, using OSS can be complicated by security and compliance concerns, lack of talent, and the complexity of projects and vendors. Most organizations using OSS require commercial support, including:

• Stability and security enhancements.
• Certification for hardware and software integration.
• Direct access to expertise. 

See the business impact of commercial support. Read the 451 Research brief.