How OSPOs Drive Open Source Business Value for Organizations

Discover how an Open Source Program Office (OSPO) can drive business value for your organization in this insightful 40-minute conference talk by Masae Shida from VMware. Learn about aligning long-term open source strategies with business goals, exploring effective business models for open source products, and balancing commercial and open source offerings to ensure return on investment. Gain valuable insights on collaborating with the open source community, understanding their values, and considering competitive technologies. Explore the unique challenges and opportunities in commercializing products built with or on open source, and understand how to maximize benefits while minimizing risks. Uncover strategies for explicit decision-making in open sourcing and leveraging open source as a powerful tool for achieving organizational goals while preserving reputation and ecosystem acceptance.