TRENDING help them take advantage of emerging technologies including AI , containers and Edge Computing .
Almost all respondents ( 98 %) recognise business benefits of using enterprise open-source now or in the future , with 67 % saying they are currently using it . Of those using it , 80 % say they are planning to increase their use of enterprise open-source in the
AI skills are highly sought after , as we see in this research and in our everyday conversations with partners and customers .
next two years , with 57 % planning to increase their
use of enterprise open-source by 25 %– 50 % and 18 % planning to increase their use of enterprise opensource by 51 %– 75 % in the next two years .
Joanna Hodgson , Country Manager , UK , Red Hat , said : “ The survey results reflect what we ’ re seeing with customers – that deploying the right technology platforms is the beginning of the journey to being more efficient and innovative . Organisations that take advantage of continuous deep collaboration with technology partners plugged into the broader business goals are better able to drive ongoing value from their platforms . At Red Hat we train and coach teams in adopting better processes and ways of working to maximise returns from the latest technologies .
“ As the survey shows , IT teams are ramping up their use of enterprise open-source to take advantage of community innovation in balance with stability , security and support from a trusted provider like Red Hat . Where the C-suite takes an active role in understanding the potential open-source has to transform the business , it is best placed to innovate faster , improve the bottom line and navigate unpredictable futures .”
Holly Cummins , Senior Principal Software Engineer , Red Hat , said : “ This survey highlights the classic challenge many individuals and businesses face : they don ’ t have enough time to implement the very changes that will save them time . The responses also show that people are a core part of the technological landscape . We know that developer experience – for external developers and those inside a company – is one of the most important determinants for business success .
“ This means when providing any new technology , developers need time to get it set up for success and to upskill . Providing a consistent platform for your team , such as Red Hat OpenShift , Red Hat Enterprise Linux or Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform , requires less upskilling and helps keep down the cognitive load as well as costs . Whatever platform a business chooses also needs to have deep support for automation . The cloud-native world represents a significant acceleration in both how companies deliver software and how quickly software itself changes , making it all the more important that developers spend their time on high value work , rather than fighting incoherent platforms or doing repetitive tasks manually .”
Erica Langhi , Senior Solution Architect , EMEA , Red Hat , said : “ AI skills are highly sought after , as we see in this research and in our everyday conversations with partners and customers . This is about more than technical and coding ability , where generative AI can certainly help . Organisations need to build expertise in areas like data bias , ethics of AI and model explainability , and make sure they have the right collaboration platform in place – such as Red Hat OpenShift AI – so that diversely experienced teams can connect with each other across the business to understand the wide-reaching potential and impact of AI creations .
“ This range of expertise is vital to achieve transparency and accountability for outcomes to ensure they are as fair as possible and deliver against business goals . Companies that actively engage in the open-source community to share best practices and collaborate on ethical AI standards can gain a competitive edge in this evolving landscape .” p
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