The power of open source technology

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In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about how open source based software solutions with one of the the world largest providers of such technology.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dion Harvey, general manager for the Sub-Saharan Africa region at software firm, Red Hat, to discuss the issues.

The discussion centres around the what is meant by open source, advantages of using such code as the base for software products and solutions, shifting mindsets for companies when it comes to creating bespoke software, as well as the effects of Covid-19 on the computer programming fraternity around the world.

Business Day Spotlight is a MultimediaLIVE Production.
1 Mar 2021 English South Africa Business News · News

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