Investigative Research of the Effect on Business Management by Utilization and Contribution of Open Source Software

Comparative Study of Investigative Research in 2012 and 2013

Abstract

To analyze how Open Source Software (OSS) affects business growth both through simple use and by deeper engagement as a stakeholder in OSS community, we conducted questionnaire survey to Japanese IT companies in 2012. And 2013. In this paper, we capture the present situation of the utilization and contribution of OSS, and analyze how these indicators affect business growth. In 2013 survey, we make deeper analysis on the intangible effects by the utilization and contribution of OSS.