Most enterprises are using open source software today to reduce costs, with open source components ranging from operating systems to applications. While cost reduction is the main driver for enterprise open source use, some companies also contribute back to open source projects, though many unfortunately do not.

1. OSS in an Enterprise World

2. Jan Weber
openSUSE Member
Product Manager @ SUSE

3. Who is using OSS in the Enterprise?

4. Everyone can use it!
Most Enterprises are using it today!

5. Why are Companies using OSS?

6. Cost reduction is the main driver
Philosophy is only secondary

7. What OSS components are used in the Enterprise?

8. From OperatingSystem to Applications
There are OSS Business Applications out there

9. Are Enterprises giving back to OSS?

10. Some are contributing (more or less)!
Many unfortunately don't!
Everyone can!

12. Picture Credits
Slide 1 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/trepini/
Slide 2 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/bunnyrel/
Slide 3 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/36381187@N02/
Slide 4 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/safari_vacation/
Slide 5 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/colinkinner/
Slide 6 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/kalexanderson/
Slide 7 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/showinmyeyes/
Slide 8 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/31564588@N06/
Slide 9 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/lollyman/
Slide 10 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/opensourceway/
Slide 11 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/bettina-braun/