Shane Wright, IT director at eDigitalResearch, claims that the server market is an example of where the open-source model is rivalling other forms of software.
He says that many see this as more secure for companies, as they can ensure that an application is complete, correct and has no back doors or vulnerabilities.
'To have confidence in both open-source and closed-source tools one should look to those in widespread use across the world with a good track record, security-wise,' he asserts.
Mr Wright says that one of the main drivers for open-source software's popularity has been cost, although there are a number of factors such as compatibility which also have an important influence on these decisions.
According to open source development site Sourceforge, there have been 230,000 projects registered on the site.
He says that many see this as more secure for companies, as they can ensure that an application is complete, correct and has no back doors or vulnerabilities.
'To have confidence in both open-source and closed-source tools one should look to those in widespread use across the world with a good track record, security-wise,' he asserts.
Mr Wright says that one of the main drivers for open-source software's popularity has been cost, although there are a number of factors such as compatibility which also have an important influence on these decisions.
According to open source development site Sourceforge, there have been 230,000 projects registered on the site.
