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Why Open Source?

Open Source puts you in the driver's seat:

• No expensive license fees—Open Source means no licensing fees. The only thing you, as an IEM client, pay for is development costs and support services for an open source software that is 100% customized to your needs.
  
  
• Lower development cost and time—IEM uses Open Source tools and technology to save our customers time and money. When we build Open Source Software (OSS) solutions, we integrate and customize pre-existing Open Source tools that have been thoroughly evaluated and tested. We pass these savings on to you.
  
  
• No vendor "lock-in" means we work harder for you—With Open Source, you have access to your Source Code and the freedom to work with any Open Source vendor you choose. At IEM we work hard to ensure that we meet your goals on time and on budget, so we continue to earn your trust and loyalty.
  
  

• No forced software upgrades—With proprietary software you are forced to upgrade and pay for each new release—even if you do not benefit from the latest version. When you choose Open Source, you decide when you want an upgrade based on your needs and your timetable.
  
  
• Highly secure and reliable—Open Source software can be more trustworthy than closed source software because it is continually being audited and vetted by hundreds and even thousands of concerned practitioners. Bugs and other aberrations can be quickly discovered and patched. The increased transparency of Open Source code allows for more deliberate attention by a wider range of developers, thereby enhancing security through the power of numbers.