[ Thanks to Natas
for this link. ]
“Global consulting firms tend to lag the rest of the population
in the adoption of new products and services. Rationalizations for
staying in the slow lane include the need to wait until a
technology has proven itself. In the case of Linux, this could
prove costlier than in previous times. Ignoring Linux and the Open
Source model could have repercussions similar to Jericho for
Globals firms such as IGS, EDS, Andersen, Cap Gemini et al.”
“In several recent analysts’ meetings, including those with
Gaskin’s IPO Desktop and RadioWallStreet, the subject of Linux and
the large consulting firms has come up several times. Some very
well-known analysts see the global firms stepping in when and if
the market is ripe. Those of us more familiar with Linux might take
issue with that notion, but only out of emotion, not out of
traditional business logic.”
“In order for global consulting firms to start Linux
practices, they have to answer some fundamental questions. Let’s
take a look at some of them.“