Government Insights Predicts Open Source Software Will Grow Fastest in Government Sector

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 17, 2006--According to a recent analysis conducted by market research firm Government Insights (an IDC company), open source software will gain momentum faster within the government sector than it will in other markets. Government Insights predicts government information technology (IT) will most likely see the most substantial growth in the use of open source software over the next five years, with rapid growth in the five to ten year time frame. This study also predicts a 'value shift' for software within the government community, citing the initial shift driven by state and local governments sharing their custom-developed solutions."