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   			<title><![CDATA[ Quantifying the Benefits of Open-Source Systems]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ A Gartner survey shows that open-source software provides solid value, despite widespread differences in scope and experience of the responding organizations. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ The EC Delivers Unexpected Delays and Headaches for Oracle's Acquisition of Sun]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Oracle's potential competitive power and market dominance in database management systems through the acquisition of MySQL from Sun Microsystems has caused the European Commission to decide that Oracle's acquisition of Sun warrants examination for as long as 90 working days. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ How Salesforce.com Manages Functional Complexity]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ In an effort to focus on end-user loyalty, salesforce.com set out to implement a strategy that integrated reporting dashboards, customer benchmarking, best practices and dedicated staffing. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Alfresco Leads the Charge in Emerging Open-Source ECM Market]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Alfresco is leading the drive for open-source enterprise content management to become more broadly accepted. IT architects and planners can use this report to gain insight into whether they should consider Alfresco for content management and why. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ 2009 Sees Increased Adoption of Open-Source Data Integration Tools]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Economic challenges are driving more organizations to consider open-source solutions as a lower-cost entry point into the data integration tools market. Deployments are increasing, with scope and use-case profiles rapidly progressing toward alignment with those of commercially-licensed offerings. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Common Questions About Linux on Mainframe Trends]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ IBM has made steady progress in expanding the use of Linux on the mainframe to the point where about 15% of the total mainframe MIPS installed worldwide are Linux MIPS. The outlook for growth remains good, with a market penetration of 50% of the System z installed base by the end of 2012. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ A Microsoft First: Submission of GPLv2 Open-Source Code to the Linux Kernel Maintainers]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ GPLv2 will enhance the driver I/O performance of Linux VMs on Hyper-V, and position Microsoft for a more aggressive drive at capturing virtualization market share on Windows. This move gives users more confidence that Microsoft can manage the needs of LInux users' expanding virtualization. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Red Hat vs. Oracle Linux Support: When and How Does It Matter?]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Clients can and should negotiate with Oracle and Red Hat to achieve the best Linux support price. However, there are risks that clients must weigh when considering their options. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Roundup of Open-Source Research, 1H09]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Gartner analysts have published a range of research about open-source software and its pivotal roles in helping contain costs. We provide this handy reference to help you navigate this research and explore the issues. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Open-Source Vendor Strategies: Where OSS and Commerce Meet]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Some IT megavendors have established open-source software strategies. We examine how each company's open-source investments fit into their larger business strategies, and identify how open source influences their technology road maps, as well as the open-source projects in which they interact. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Open-Source Vendor Strategies: Where OSS and Commerce Meet]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Some IT megavendors have established open-source software strategies. We examine how each company's open-source investments fit into their larger business strategies, and identify how open source influences their technology road maps, as well as the open-source projects in which they interact. ]]></description>
		
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  	  <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Oracle's Planned Acquisition of Sun: Changing the Industry Landscape]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ This deal will give Oracle the opportunity to become a powerhouse vendor in both hardware and software. Our specialized research sheds light on various aspects of this large, multifaceted acquisition and advises customers and prospective customers on how to proceed with their technology investments. ]]></description>
		
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  	  <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ The State of Open Source, 2008]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ To determine the industry standing of open-source software, Gartner asked more than 50 analysts to comment on the state of open source in their areas of research. The resulting picture is a rare multidimensional view on this elusive but high-impact topic. ]]></description>
		
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  	  <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Predicts 2009: The Evolving Open-Source Software Model]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Gartner is tracking and analyzing the evolution of the open-source software model, which is evolving the software industry but also is being evolved by the industry. Use this research to understand the emerging patterns that will have a major effect on IT strategies and on the OSS model.  ]]></description>
		
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  	  <pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Criteria for Evaluating a Vendor's OSS Strategy in 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Competitive pressures from open-source models are influencing vendor success, but vendor support is also driving adoption in the open-source software market. It is important to understand how and why vendors interact with the OSS model to track future market success. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Key Issues for Open-Source Software, 2009]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Open-source software is entrenched across many IT markets, and will enter new markets in 2009. IT organizations must understand how open source interacts with the commercial IT industry, to maximize value and minimize potential risks. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ The State of Open Source, 2008]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ To determine the industry standing of open-source software, Gartner asked more than 50 analysts to comment on the state of open source in their areas of research. The resulting picture is a rare multidimensional view on this elusive but high-impact topic. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ Hype Cycle for Open-Source Software, 2008]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Use the open-source software Hype Cycle to measure the maturity and market saturation of open-source solutions across the IT industry. ]]></description>
		
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  	 <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008</pubDate>
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   			<title><![CDATA[ 2009 Sees Increased Adoption of Open-Source Data Integration Tools]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[ Economic challenges are driving more organizations to consider open-source solutions as a lower-cost entry point into the data integration tools market. Deployments are increasing, with scope and use-case profiles rapidly progressing toward alignment with those of commercially-licensed offerings. ]]></description>
		
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