Multifunction Open-Source Solutions

"Anyone working in IT who hasn't heard about open source probably just woke up from a very long nap. The open-source train is rolling full steam ahead, primarily due to open-source applications' reputation for sturdier security and reliability and lack of expensive licensing fees. As open-source solutions gain maturity, concerns over their development model and support options are becoming a thing of the past.

"So, as open-source software continues to grow, vendors are offering multipoint open-source solution bundles consisting of hardware, open-source software, consultation, configuration services, and support, making it much easier to purchase, deploy, and maintain these types of products..."

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