Open Source is far more than a technical detail; it is the strategic foundation for innovation, collaboration, and scalability in industrial digitalization. This is a topic of central importance to us at GEA, where we use open and collaborative development to build more sustainable and future-proof digital solutions. Our joint white paper with Fraunhofer ISST explores how this strategic approach can be implemented to drive the industry forward. #engineeringforabetterworld #OpenSource
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻? In the new white paper “Strategic Open Source in Industrial Digital Ecosystems—Leveraging the open and unleash the power of collaboration and digital ecosystems for industry”, Fraunhofer ISST, in collaboration with GEA, defines the following aspects to ensure that companies are ready for the use of open source: 💡Strategic Approach The basic prerequisite is that companies take a strategic approach to their open-source consumptions and contributions as well as act in line with their individual company goals. Consider who is behind the open-source project — not only regarding preventing risks and dependencies, but also regarding the actors driving the project need for maintenance and development. 💡Get Active Identify projects of strategic relevance that would benefit from investing developer resources or build new projects and communities that serve a shared goal or solve a shared problem. Effective open-source collaboration also requires clear leadership and an understanding of meritocracy. 💡Security First Open source often requires dedicated focus and evangelism in industrial companies. For this, a firm understanding of the current software development processes and how they could potentially be improved is vital. Provide software developers an environment and resources to master open-source code and collaborate – with fun. ❓ Would you like to learn more about what your company needs for a successful open source strategy? ▶️ Download the white paper here for free: https://lnkd.in/e44SNFh2 💬 Contact: Anna Maria Schleimer GEA Group I Boris Otto I Dr. Christian Hirschen I Tom Oelsner I #OpenSource #dataecosystems #cooperation #industrialecosystems #InnovationsFromData