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

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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 ๐Ÿ’ก Understanding the importance of open-source can lead to better decision-making. ๐Ÿ“Š Projects are often challenged, with success rates around 30%. ๐Ÿ“‰ Smaller projects tend to perform better and stay within budget. ๐Ÿค Open-source offers a shared responsibility model, balancing risks. โš–๏ธ Key criteria for decision-making include cost, scalability, and integration. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Engaging with your team on these criteria is crucial for alignment. ๐Ÿ” 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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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 ๐Ÿ’ก Understanding the importance of open-source can lead to better decision-making. ๐Ÿ“Š Projects are often challenged, with success rates around 30%. ๐Ÿ“‰ Smaller projects tend to perform better and stay within budget. ๐Ÿค Open-source offers a shared responsibility model, balancing risks. โš–๏ธ Key criteria for decision-making include cost, scalability, and integration. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Engaging with your team on these criteria is crucial for alignment. ๐Ÿ” 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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