FOSS4G NA 2024 - Build vs Buy vs Open Source - Dan Pilone

Dan Pilone discusses the complexities of choosing between building, buying, or adopting open-source software, particularly in the geospatial software development context. He emphasizes the importance of decision-making criteria to mitigate risks and enhance project success rates. Highlights 💡 Understanding the importance of open-source can lead to better decision-making. 📊 Projects are often challenged, with success rates around 30%. 📉 Smaller projects tend to perform better and stay within budget. 🤝 Open-source offers a shared responsibility model, balancing risks. ⚖️ Key criteria for decision-making include cost, scalability, and integration. 🛠️ Engaging with your team on these criteria is crucial for alignment. 🔍 Evaluate all options before committing to a build or purchase. For more content like this check out www.projectgeospatial.com #OpenSource #SoftwareDevelopment #Geospatial #ProjectManagement #RiskMitigation #DecisionMaking #FOSS4G

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Project Geospatial is a non-profit media organization committed to growth, innovation and collaboration among academic, commercial and government partners in the geospatial industry. We believe a revolution is coming in geospatial technology – big data is democratizing, satellites are shrinking, and the science of where has never been more important to the health and future of our planet. We provide a leading voice in geospatial industry trends, insights and cross-industry applications to help inspire and conspire with the next generation of great geospatial ideas.