20 Most Promising Open Source Software Solution Providers - 2015

Open source software (OSS) has emerged as a critical driver for technological innovations for enterprises around the world. From cloud to big data, social media and mobile, open source projects are disrupting multiple industries.

 Unlike proprietary software, open source software enables better developer collaboration and faster return on investment along with improved time to market. Further, being an open system, the vulnerabilities in the software are quickly resolved by the widespread community of developers, which means a better security quotient. Today, open source software is also becoming a major player in areas like data storage clustering, mobile development and high performance computing. This will not only continue to benefit the revolution of IT architecture but will also contribute to the cost savings and scalability.

 To help organizations formulate the best open source strategy for their unique business needs, in this edition of CIO Review, we present to you 20 Most Promising Open Source Software Solution Providers 2015. The companies featured in this issue have exhibited vast knowledge and indepth expertise in delivering open source software related solutions. Over the months, a distinguished panel comprising of CEOs, CIOs, analysts, and the CIO Review editorial board has selected the top players from the competitive field of OSS solutions, so that you can gain a comprehensive understanding of what technologies are available, which are right for you, and how they shape up against the competition.