UK must push forward greater use of open tech | Computer Weekly
Summary
According to OpenUK, the trajectory of open source software adoption over the past decade has outpaced public sector understanding. Policymakers also need to gain a greater understanding of open technologies to avoid the UK continuing to rely on multi-year contracts from what OpenUK calls “legacy IT providers and consultancies”. OpenUK believes this talent can be grown through the support of open source technology and offering those with such skills an opportunity to earn a living. She said these open source contributors have a “living” and globally visible CV to UK and international firms looking to recruit tech talent. “By leveraging open source, the UK public sector can address complex challenges more effectively, ensuring robust, scalable and secure digital infrastructure that supports economic resilience and growth.” Jennifer Barth, chief research officer at OpenUK, said: “The numbers presented in this report are a testament to the growing influence and value of open source in the UK.