We're now entering the age of open-source software. Think it's about super-brainiac hackers meeting up to work on obscure code? Think again. More than 90% of Fortune 500 businesses utilize open-source software in some capacity. So what is open source? How does it affect you? What does it all mean? Join HotWax Systems CEO, Patrick Gibbons, to learn what open source is... and what it isn't.

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This 5 Minute Webinar™ Sponsored By
The Open-Source Cost Savings Myth
Why cost is not necessarily the main advantage of open-source
Presented by Patrick Gibbons of HotWax Systems

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WHAT IS
THE BIG IDEA?
Owning your solution is an
impressive competitive advantage.
Zero licensing fees and complete
control are just the beginning.
Once your system is
implemented, you own it.
An open-source
digital commerce
solution can give
online businesses a
major strategic
advantage in
unexpected ways.
Overall cost may be roughly
comparable to a licensed enterprise
software solution, but with an open-
source solution resources can be
focused on customization rather
than licensing fees.
Focus resources on
customization.

3. OPEN SOURCE FACT #1
Governments, universities, companies, and organizations of all types around the world are opting for open-source
solutions. All 50 state governments in the US use open-source software.
NUTS &
BOLTS “The #1 myth about open-source software
solutions is that cost is the main advantage.”
1. Superior Quality: open-source software is created by numerous developers collaborating
worldwide rather than a handful of developers teaming up in isolation.
2. Customizability: open-source software can be easily accessed and modified to meet evolving
needs, allowing ongoing innovation. Not so with proprietary software.
3. Freedom: with open-source, businesses are liberated from vendor lock, and from endless,
mandatory hardware and software upgrades.
4. Security: with closed source software, there is no way to know for certain whether or not the
vendor is keeping the software secure or adhering to important standards. With open source, you
can see the code for yourself.
5. Own Your System: with open-source software, you own your digital commerce system. Period.

4. WHY IT
MATTERS? “I’m a big fan of small business ownership. I think it’s the
backbone of American innovation.” —Bill Rancic
Your digital commerce solution
should easily scale to
accommodate rapidly changing
needs.
An open source solution can
solve the build vs. buy dilemma.
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OPEN SOURCE FACT #2
Open-source projects are used widely by organizations of all sizes, including over 90% of Fortune 500 companies,
and in just about every industry around the world.
Rapid growth =
Quickly changing needs
Build vs. Buy
If you build it you
should own it.
Proprietary solutions can hold
online business owners hostage
with cumbersome licensing fees
and mandatory upgrades.

5. Thank
You!Next Steps
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View our free open source guide
for decision makers – the link is
on our home page.
Visit our website at
www.hotwaxsystems.com
Give us a shout to learn
even more about open source
solutions for digital commerce!