A speech delivered to the audience of the Newry Open Source Solution Centre in September 2009.

1. FOSS Economics

2. About Me
Founder of FSFE's Legal Department and
the European Legal Network
Owner of Opendawn Consulting
Asia Representative of OpenForum Europe

3. The Value Of FOSS
12 billion Euro of code
20 billion Euro market
Up to 32% of European ICT by 2010
Figures from UNU Merit

4. Why?
FOSS provides flexibility
Everyone can use, study, share and
improve the code
People work off shared platforms

5. Local Economic Development
Integration services
Support services
Start-ups

6. Knowledge Is Required
Processes for supply, development and
deployment
QA methodology
License management

7. Local Government
Process, QA and licensing information
National and international contacts
Strategic guidance to local business

8. Building Corporate Partnerships
Have a clear selling proposition
Compete on quality and local skills
Constantly consult with stakeholders

9. Cast Study: Matsue
Ruby, an opportunity, and sensible
investment

10. Contact details
shane@opendawn.com
www.opendawn.com