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Open Sourcing of IP
Open-sourcing of IP (programmes and systems) has become more prevalent recently due to the power of the internet where vast knowledge is available. IP, therefore, has become de-valued. We see this in the software industry (Linux and Apache, Wikipedia) and how open sourcing is taking over paid-for programmes or information.
The key to open-sourcing success is allowing the generation of ideas from passionate experts to contribute and be rewarded. It is the key element to forming and maintaining a community.
By open-sourcing our programmes we allow consultants to continually improve those programmes and use them as they see fit for their clients. Performance-based quality controls however need to be in place to ensure the programmes and services are of a high standard.
The knowledge pool is continually updated and will provide consultants the competitive edge over static, closed-sourced organisations.
We would like comment on how you feel about the sharing of each others IP.
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Posted by Alan Platt on 22nd October, 2008 | Comments | Trackbacks | Permalink Tags: Open-Sourcing of IP
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