State of the Nation - South Africa's Open Source Software Market

Open Source Software is widely thought to be a relatively new concept in South Africa, but is it? This briefing will provide insight into the current state of the market and highlight those areas in which the most opportunity awaits current and potential market players. The South African government has taken a very positive step by adopting a policy that emphasizes the use of Open Source Software in government departments. Is this enough though and what are the benefits that Open Source Software can offer that are specific to the South African context? These questions will be discussed and answered during the course of the presentation.