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Computerworld NZ: Open Source Preferred in SME Sector Says Study

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“Open source software is used by 17.5% of New Zealand ICT
companies, according to the 2005 HiGrowth ICT sector survey.

“The study, conducted by IDC Research, shows that open source is
preferred by certain sectors within the industry — mostly
small to medium-sized companies, and in particular, companies with
10 to 49 full time staff. IT services and tele-communications
companies have the highest use of open source, says the
study…”


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