A Study of the Effect on Business Growth by Utilization and Contribution of Open Source Software in Japanese IT Companies

Part 7: Global Impact on Open Source Communities and DevelopmentInternational audienceTo analyze how OSS effects business growth both through simple use and by deeper engagement as a stakeholder in OSS community, we did questionnaire research to Japanese IT companies in 2012 and 2013. We analyze the progress of utilization and contribution of OSS, and the impact on business growth indicators by them