Abstract
“Your definitive guide to open source software in the global mobile
handset market! ”
This essential strategic report delivers detailed five-year market forecasts
that allow you to monitor open source software developments, segmentation and
market potential across global handset markets and make fully informed
business decisions using the most authoritative industry data available to
date.
Key Coverage
- In-depth trend analysis: This comprehensive analysis of current
market trends by region and technology will help you determine where to invest
to gain maximum returns over the next five years
- Independent case studies: Fully understand the threats and
opportunities Open Source presents with in-depth, factual case studies that
allow you to assess the potential your organisation here
- Expert future outlook: This detailed examination of Open Source
technologies investigates the future of this complex technology and discusses
the impact it will have on existing technologies, business models and markets
Key issues addressed
- Open source: a development methodology, a cultural movement or a software
license?
- Why open source is not a viral threat to intellectual property
- What are some examples of successful use of open source?
- What business models have been tried successfully based on open source?
- What are the characteristics of open source culture and the developer
motivations?
- What are they key open source licenses in use today?
- Why is the GPL such a highly debated topic and what do I need to know?
- How have companies used dual licensing models to date?
Who should read this report?
Whether you are a handset manufacturer, mobile operator, system integrator,
software vendor, service provider or an application developer, Open Source in
Mobile will enable you drive your business forward and plan successfully for
the evolution of this business-critical technology.
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