Independent Report: ThoughtWorks a Leading Open Source Service Provider
Open source software continues to gain foothold in European and North American companies
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 12, 2004--ThoughtWorks has recently been recognized by Forrester Research Inc. for its deep expertise in open source software.
In fact, the report titled "Exploiting Open Source in Europe" states: "UK companies looking for significant players will turn to ThoughtWorks, among others."
The June 2004 report also acknowledged ThoughtWorks as one of three firms that has deep expertise in open source software.
"ThoughtWorks and two other firms win on deep expertise. These specialist vendors are well placed: when expertise on open source code is required; for pure open source projects - if so, they may operate directly; and to reinforce generalist integration teams on open source developments." - Forrester Research, Inc.
"Open source is software that has source code available for no charge, and improved and debugged by global networks of developers. IT departments typically look to service providers like ThoughtWorks, a U.S.-based transnational IT professional services firm, to help develop and integrate open source software.
"Due to our recognized open source expertise, coupled with our proven ability to deliver complex applications, our clients are turning to ThoughtWorks to provide open-source solutions on strategic and business-critical software development projects," explains Cyndi Mitchell, a senior architect with ThoughtWorks' London office. "Open source adoption rates in Europe and around the world are climbing as the benefits to organizations becomes clear."
In addition to the inherent cost savings due to the absence of licensing fees, Mitchell says that using open source software can reduce time-to-market for new developments because it is easier to procure, use and change than most of the commercial alternatives. Mitchell further asserts that the methods used to create most open source software naturally yield higher quality product, so IT organizations are starting to find that support and maintenance is not as much of an issue as it has been with commercial software in the past.
To find out more about our open source software service offerings development, contact Heather Malec at hmalec@thoughtworks.com.
About ThoughtWorks
ThoughtWorks, Inc. (R), is a transnational IT professional services firm providing application development and systems integration services to Global 1000 companies. The company's leadership in the practical application of Agile methods on enterprise class projects allows its people to deliver higher quality solutions more quickly and cost effectively, while giving client business leaders greater program and project control.
ThoughtWorks serves its clients from offices in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and India. ThoughtWorks' Web site is www.thoughtworks.com.
Contacts
ThoughtWorks, Inc.
Heather Malec, 312-373-8550
hmalec@thoughtworks.com
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