OSPO The 2019 Open Source Program Office Survey Each year, the TODO Group performs a survey asking companies about how they manage their use of open source and participation in the open source community. Of more than 2700 study participants, only about 1/3 (35%) had an open source program.
Open Source TODO at Open Source Summit North America At the Open Source Summit North America, the TODO Group leads a track featuring a variety of talks dedicated to open source program management. Links to all the talk materials are after the jump.
Open Source Open Source Program Management 2019 Survey Results The TODO Group has announced the results of the second annual Open Source Program Management Survey results that examines the prevalence and outcomes of open source programs among the Global Fortune 2000, including the key benefits and barriers to adoption. Key findings after the jump.
Guides Improve Your Open Source Development Impact Open source development requires a different approach to software engineering than many organizations are accustomed to. This guide will help you and your company improve your internal development process and prepare you to contribute to the open source projects that matter most to your company.
Guides Measuring Your Open Source Program's Success Our next open source office case study comes from SanDisk, a well-known maker of computer storage equipment. Open source is everywhere, and even "hardware" companies need to manage it.
Guides How to Create an Open Source Program Office (OSPO) This guide is about why and how to establish a program office to manage the open source use and creation inside your company, as well as to show how your developers can make their own contributions to open source projects outside your operations.
Case Study Growing the Open Source Footprint at NI (National Instruments) NI (formerly National Instruments) has responded to the industry's shift toward open source by growing its open source footprint. This case study describes some successes and lessons learned in a growing open source program.
OSPO An Open Source Reading List Here are 21 Must-read books for open source program managers, recommended by members of the TODO Group community.
Guides Participating in open source communities What does it mean to "be part of the open source community"? How can your organization meaningfully participate? This guide can help you understand what is expected of a good open source citizen.
Case Study Comcast: Focusing on the Business Needs Comcast has two major divisions - the NBC broadcasting business and the cable delivery business. Comcast learned that both of its businesses had unique needs for an open source program office.
Case Study Driving Dropbox’s Open Source Program Dropbox was started and built on a foundation of open source code. But Dropbox did not always have a formal Open Source Program. This case study discusses the development of the open source function at Dropbox.
Case Study Capital One: Open Source in a Regulated Environment When you about how banks work, open source might not be at the top of your mind. But more and more companies—including those in the financial sector—have learned that open source software is often more reliable and secure than closed source.
Case Study Open Source and Innersource at Autodesk Autodesk is a traditional software company that has also embraced open source, as shown by its large and increasing presence on Github (at https://autodesk.github.io/). In this case study, Guy Martin (@guyma) talks about developing the open source program.
Case Study Helping Salesforce Succeed: The Open Source Program Office Salesforce is well-known in the enterprise for its Software-as-a-Service offering. Many people don't know that open source is a key part of what keeps Salesforce innovating.
Guides Building leadership in an open source community For many organizations, achieving a level of open source leadership is essential to fulfilling strategic objectives for the OSPO. This guide is about the process of developing community leadership.
Case Study Managing an Open Source Company: Red Hat As the largest open source company in the world, Red Hat is all-in on open source. This case study describes some of the lessons learned over two decades of working in the open source community.
Guides Marketing Open Source Projects Learn how to promote an open source project so that you attract contributors, find users, and raise the profile and credibility of your project. Proper marketing can enhance your organization's credibility and your ability to attract and retain high-level talent.
Case Study Open Source at Verizon Media This open source office case study comes from Verizon Media (formerly Oath). Through its predecessor companies, Verizon Media has a long history with open source.
Case Study Establishing an Open Source Program Office at SAP SAP’s climb to higher visibility is a sign of its continued commitment to excellence in open source. Peter Giese, director of SAP’s Open Source Program Office and Michael Picht, chief development architect, contributed this case study.
Open Source Open Source Program Management 2018 Survey Results The TODO Group announced the Open Source Program Management Survey for 2018 in association with TheNewStack. This annual survey examines the prevalence and outcomes of open source programs among the Global Fortune 2000, including the key benefits and barriers to adoption.
Case Study Open Source Program Case Studies: Uber Our Open Source Program Guides cover case studies from the industries leading open source programs. This case study features another well-known name: Uber.
Case Study The Open Source Program at Microsoft: How Open Source Thrives It may be surprising to some that Microsoft is now one of the biggest contributors to open source. But that evolution was the result of deliberate work - and a thoughtful open source program.
Guides Shutting down an open source project Everyone gets excited about starting new open source projects, but it is equally important to understand how to end a project appropriately. This guide can help you think through the issues.
Case Study Open Source at Facebook: "Core to Our Engineering DNA" "Open source is core to our engineering DNA. We believe that sharing our code and even hardware designs accelerates the pace of innovation in the world." Christine Abernathy, Open Source Developer Advocate at Facebook, features in this case study of the well-known tech giant.
Guides Open Source Program Management Tools No matter the size of the organization, running an Open Source Programs Office requires staying on top of several things at once. While the processes between organizations might vary, there are a number of tools to help manage corporate scale open source needs.
