The document outlines the key trends in open source software for 2018, highlighting the rise of business intelligence tools, OpenStack for data analytics, cognitive computing, NoSQL databases, and progressive web apps. It emphasizes the importance of open source in improving operational efficiency and decision-making through accurate data analysis. Additionally, it points out how open source automation tools can enhance marketing efforts in areas like contact management, social media marketing, and email marketing.

1. OPEN SOURCE
SOFTWARE TRENDS OF 2018
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2. Open source is a transparent and collaborative model that offers the
facility to share ideas within the tech community. The platform helps with
easy modification and adoption of software designs. It is the high
reliability offered by open source, that most popular and widely used
technologies are based on it.
OPEN SOURCE
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3. Latest Trends in Open Source Technologies:
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4. Business Intelligence (BI): More enterprises are emphasizing on BI
so as to improve their operational efficiency. Since decision making
requires accurate and clear data, open source BI tools help in the analysis
and monitoring Big data.
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5. OpenStack: Business organizations are focusing on data analytics
and management. It is the mainstream operation for various
organizations and open source data tools like Apache Spark, Hadoop
are gaining much popularity.
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6. Cognitive Computing: The main aim of cognitive computing is
to create automated systems capable of solving various issues without
any human assistance. It includes self-learning systems using data
mining, natural language processing, pattern recognition and etc.
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7. Nosql Databases: Companies are now opting for NoSQL databases
instead of using traditional spreadsheets for data management. NoSQL
database management systems like MongoDB, Redis, CouchDB have gained
much popularity.
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8. Progressive Web Apps: They are a combination of technologies, APIs
and design concepts. They offer app like experience in mobile browsers.
So, instead of downloading the app that sits on your device, you will be
able to view the web page and enjoy the app like user-interface.
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9. Popular Marketing Areas Where Open Source
Automation Tools can Help are:
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10. Contact Management: Track all onsite activities and the amount
of time spent on the site and engaging activities.
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11. Social Media Marketing: Organize and manage leads and
build the list using open source automation tools.
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12. Email Marketing: Sending mass mails and tracking the
clicks and follow ups on potential leads.
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13. OPEN SOURCE
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14. “Open source technologies are rich in features and are
evolving fast. Software companies are adopting latest
technologies to create solutions that help them to remain
competitive in the market.”

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