Quantitative Method for Open Source Contribution Value and Its Impact on Business Strategy

Explore a groundbreaking study proposing a shift from qualitative to quantitative approaches in Sony's Open Source Program Office (OSPO) to encourage engineers' contributions to open source projects. Delve into the challenges faced by Sony's diverse technology areas and varying perspectives on open source across different business units. Learn how GitHub data analysis was utilized to quantify contribution value and visualize the impact of Sony developers' contributions. Examine notable companies and technology fields outside Sony to identify cases where open source contributions brought significant business value. Discover how the presentation of quantitative findings to executives led to increased interest in open source and its integration into business plans. Gain insights into this approach's effectiveness in providing concrete evidence of open source value, persuading engineers and managers, and driving change within Sony. Understand the positive outcomes generated by this method, including fostering interest in open source and its strategic inclusion in business planning.