Open-Source BI -- Moving Beyond SMB?

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Even the skeptical analysts these days admit that open-source technology presents a viable alternative to otherwise expensive enterprise software. Combine that shift with the continuing economic pressures that abound, and some open-source advocates say the perfect storm has assembled to fuel their mission. Are they right? Tune into this episode of DM Radio to find out! We'll talk to Boris Evelson of Forrester, plus several open-source leaders, including Yves de Montcheuil of Talend, Richard Daley of Pentaho, Nick Halsey of Jaspersoft and Ilan Sehayek of Jitterbit. Attendees will learn: Just how mature the open-source market has become; An overview of the open-source offerings now available; Which questions to ask when reviewing open-source technology; What kind of corporate cultures embrace open-source; What sort of hidden costs might be lurking around the corner.