Quantitative Method for Open Source Contribution Value and Its Impact on Business Strategy

Explore a groundbreaking study proposing a shift from qualitative to quantitative approaches in Sony's Open Source Program Office (OSPO) to encourage engineers' contributions to open source projects. Delve into the challenges faced by Sony's diverse technology areas and varying perspectives on open source across different business units. Learn how GitHub data analysis was utilized to quantify contribution value and visualize the impact of Sony developers' projects. Discover the examination of notable companies and technology fields outside Sony, identifying cases where open source contributions brought significant business value. Gain insights into how the presentation of quantitative findings to executives led to increased interest in open source and its integration into business plans. Understand the potential of this quantitative approach in providing concrete evidence of open source value, persuading engineers and managers, and driving organizational change within Sony. Explore the positive outcomes generated by this innovative method and its contribution to a better understanding of open source contribution value and its impact on business strategies.