Why is IBM Avoiding Open Source in SOA Discussions? | Linux Today

Why is IBM Avoiding Open Source in SOA Discussions?

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Apr 10, 2008

“Cote at RedMonk noted that IBM didn’t once mention open source
at their SOA-focused Impact 2008 Conference. My guess? IBM wants
the SOA paradigm to remain a rich-man’s sport and they want their
army of consultants to put IBM products into place. As such they
focus on ‘the Business’ instead of just solving the problem.

“Instead of embracing open source as a part of SOA, IBM is
choosing to push only it’s own expensive and cumbersome products,
which simply doesn’t make sense…”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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