오픈소스 비즈니스 모델 혁신 실증연구: 레드햇 사례를 중심으로

Abstract

The software area has moved at a quick pace to be one of the largest industries in the world. Open source opened new business way in software area. Open source was relatively big innovation. Many vendors adapt to open source business model for their benefit. Linux is a representative of the open source software. Red Hat has become associated to a large extent with Linux successfully. In this study, we attempt to understand the successful factors of Red Hat. Although Red Hat’s business is based on the open source, they make a benefit from the enterprises. The Red Hat business model was examined by interviews based on 10 Linux professionals. We have highlighted how many aspects of open source business model. This paper has reviewed the case of open source business model innovation of the growing open source in the software market. Author classified 5 innovative characteristics of the Red Hat business model based on the result of the interviews and references. Therefore, these characteristics can lead to robust revenue streams in future open source business model.