Open-source software is software with a source code that anyone can inspect, modify and enhance. It is released under a license based on which the copyright holder grants users the right to use it and to distribute the software and its source code to any interested party. One of the most important reasons why enterprise open-source vendors were preferred in Latin America in 2021 was that they helped sustain healthy communities. At the same time, enterprise open-source vendors were effective if companies faced technical challenges.
Open-source software in Latin America
The main benefit of using open-source software in Latin America in 2021 was that enterprises accessed higher quality software, followed by increased security. The explanation for increased security being a benefit of open source was that vendors could use well-tested open-source code for out in-house applications, as well as to make vulnerability patches available promptly. On the other hand, Latin American enterprises’ biggest concern when using open-source software was regarding the level of support and compatibility.
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