We’re a communications civilization.  Hype is everywhere. Just look at “green”. Today, in the IT sector, everything is green. With open source software the hype is similar. And innovation is an excellent vehicle for hype.

So, when you find a company that isn’t trying to catch the wave, but focuses on taking care of customers – silently – well, it’s surprising.

A year ago, Accenture created its Innovation Center for Open Source. They didn’t publicize it much. And it was huge! One of the world’s largest systems integrators adopting and promoting open source! Thanks to Matt Asay for letting us know.

Matt interviewed two Accenture senior executives about the role of open source software in their business. I can’t urge you strongly enough to read it and learn how one of the biggest information systems in the world is making the most of open source software, both for itself and for its clients.

Talend is among the software solutions they selected: “We have people active in a number of community projects and we are making increasing use of Alfresco, Liferay, and Talend, to name a few in the technology area.”

Another insight to be emphasized: “We see more open source software in those industries that have more custom software development. Where packaged software is more predominant, breaking in with open source is more challenging.”

We felt the same way a few years ago. But today, we know that we can provide excellent alternatives to traditional packaged software (the same performance for a fraction of the price), and we prove it by continuously innovating – note the recent launch of Talend Integration Suite MPx. Stay tuned… there’s more coming.

Bertrand