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Always On: IBM & Open Source: The Good, The Bad & the Questionable

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“Bob Sutor, IBM’s vp for open source and standards told eWeek
that IBM intends to focus on open source solutions for vertical
markets–initially automotive, education and health care. However,
according to the eWeek quote, there are no limits on what IBM
intends to ‘open’ with.

“A huge proportion of IBM’s revenue and profits come from the
IBM Global Services (the computer giant’s consulting arm). As
evidenced by the 2002 acquisition of PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Consulting by IBM/GS, it is an ongoing and huge part of CEO Sam
Palmisano’s strategy. Therefore, the move to open source should
surprise no one. IBM hopes to give away software in hopes of moving
more iron… and most importantly, more billable hours for its
consultants…”

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