"Business-targeted open source software has made great strides recently, from CRM systems to business intelligence to server software. Open source software resides at all levels of the business software stack, from servers to middleware to the front end. It powers Web services, databases and mobile devices.
"Developers are seeing the strongest growth in open source applications within the small and mid-size business community. Larger companies often have internal barriers in place that deter interest in non-commercial proprietary software..."
