More than 90% of technology is built using open source software, and with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs), these dependencies are only growing. Establishing a robust open source strategy is essential for modern organizations looking to build a long-term plan for sustainability and innovation. However, organizational leaders often need help knowing where to start.
At Quansight, we bridge the gap between businesses and the open source community by leveraging our long-standing position and reputation within the community to facilitate trust-building. By aligning our community expertise with your business goals and needs, we’ll develop an open source strategy that works for you.
Build relationships with the communities that develop your critical dependencies
Increase efficiency through open standards and tested code
Reduce code maintenance costs
Drive innovation and stay competitive
Attract and retain top technical talent
Reduce vendor lock-in
Enhance cybersecurity
Increase business agility
Many companies rely heavily on open source software but don’t have the full picture regarding the true business value, costs, principles, and community involvement required to ensure its long-term viability. At Quansight, we’ll guide you through assessing your current stack and help you develop a strategy to invest in and give back to the critical projects your business relies upon.
By actively engaging with and supporting these vital open source communities, you’ll reduce risks, gain a voice within the community, and get visibility into project direction and roadmaps for your core dependencies. This strategic approach ensures a competitive edge and drives innovation and growth by aligning your efforts with the advancements happening within the ecosystem.
In collaboration with our strategic partner, OpenTeams, Quansight’s Open Source Services will help you drive innovation and ensure sustainability within open source. Our combined expertise enables us to foster meaningful connections within the community, ensuring you stay closely aligned with the projects that make up your tech stack.
Our technical staff are also contributors and maintainers of core PyData projects, including NumPy, PyTorch, SciPy, Jupyter, Nebari, Napari, Matplotlib, scikit-learn, Dask, conda, and Numba.
Check out the Quansight Labs Team page to learn more.
Yes, absolutely. At Quansight, we specialize in helping organizations assess and refine their open source strategies. Our experts will thoroughly evaluate what’s in place, identify areas for improvement, and provide tailored recommendations to ensure they align with industry best practices, the community, and your specific goals.
Definitely. We understand that adopting open source technologies comes with both opportunities and potential risks. Our team will work closely with you to help your organization fully comprehend the business value that open source can provide and identify and mitigate any associated risks or compliance issues.
Licensing and compliance are critical aspects of open source adoption. Quansight offers comprehensive support in this area, including license analysis, policy development, and training to ensure your organization complies with various open source licenses.
Quansight has a long-standing reputation and deep connections within many open source communities. We leverage this position to facilitate collaboration and trust-building between your organization and these communities. Our team can guide you through the process of contributing to open source projects, fostering relationships with key stakeholders, and establishing your organization as a trusted and valued member of the community.
Yes. Identifying and prioritizing critical open source dependencies is a crucial part of our services. We’ll thoroughly assess your technology stack, pinpoint the most critical dependencies, and help you develop strategies to manage and mitigate associated risks. This includes exploring alternative solutions, contributing to projects, or implementing contingency plans.
We take a holistic approach to developing open source strategies. We start by gaining a deep understanding of your organization’s long-term goals, objectives, and unique needs. From there, we work closely with your team to craft a tailored strategy that not only leverages the power of open source but also directly supports and aligns with your broader organizational objectives.
Measuring the success of your open source initiatives is crucial for continuous improvement and demonstrating value to stakeholders. Quansight can help you establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics tailored to your goals. We’ll then provide guidance on tracking and analyzing these metrics, enabling you to quantify the impact of your initiatives and make data-driven decisions moving forward.
Quansight provides a range of resources and training programs to help your team develop the necessary skills for efficient open source development and management. This includes hands-on workshops, online courses, mentorship programs, and access to our extensive knowledge base. Our goal is to empower your team with the expertise needed to successfully navigate the open source landscape and maximize the value it provides.
