The document presents insights from the 5th annual leadership keynote on the future of open source software (OSS), emphasizing industry impact and investment directions. Key findings include a shift towards OSS adoption due to lower costs, freedom from vendor lock-in, and innovation, with predictions for significant disruption in mobile and database sectors over the next five years. Despite current barriers like lack of technical skills and vendor support, the document suggests a growing acceptance of OSS in both public and private sectors.
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