Why is it important to get commercial entities more actively involved with the research/academic sector?

More than 90% of all organisations use Open Source software today in an effort to improve productivity and substantially reduce costs. Understanding Open Source development, contribution, and communities is paramount to creating an enterprise-grade Open Source policy and its successful adoption.

TransferSummit helps organisations acquire new knowledge, identify an array of innovative solutions that help grow business, and collaborate with academic and research institutions to create new ways to bolster long-term research into future technologies.

Companies that partner with the right institution maximise investment value whilst minimising risk. Meeting core strategic needs through successful collaboration improves product quality, streamlines operations, increases market reach, drives sales, and enhances community relations.