Open is efficient

Computer specialists can achieve great results. With just tiny changes to configurations, smart tools and clever scripts they can streamline an organization -- and create great savings for a company. But to do that, they need access to the data, protocols and the hardware being used.

Open Systems and Open Standards make new implementations much easier. It takes less effort to change hardware or software vendor, which in turn boosts competition and the bang-for-your-buck. Besides the savings in license costs, Open Systems reduce the chance of expensive vendor lock-in considerably.