The policy, as it relates to procurement, should recommend (or require) an evaluation of switching costs when comparing open source vs. proprietary bids. This is often a hidden cost when choosing a proprietary option, and requiring this estimate offers the opportunity for a more realistic comparison, and is an effective way to demonstrate a value proposition of open source that isn't readily apparent.
virtix
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9 years ago
The policy, as it relates to procurement, should recommend (or require) an evaluation of switching costs when comparing open source vs. proprietary bids. This is often a hidden cost when choosing a proprietary option, and requiring this estimate offers the opportunity for a more realistic comparison, and is an effective way to demonstrate a value proposition of open source that isn't readily apparent.