(PR NEWSWIRE) Survey Says Future Looks Bright for Linux Technology
CIOs Cite Low Cost, Open Source Code as Key Benefits
MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Don't expect the Linux
operating system to fade away in the world of technology -- in fact, it's
moving full steam ahead. In a recent nationwide survey, 57 percent of chief
information officers (CIOs) polled said that the use of Linux by companies
will increase over the next three years. Only 3 percent projected a decline.
Consequently, demand for engineers and project professionals familiar with the
operating system is expected to intensify.
The survey was developed by RHI Consulting, a leading specialized
consulting firm that provides information technology professionals on a
project basis. Conducted by an independent research firm, the survey includes
responses from 1,400 CIOs from a stratified random sample of U.S. companies
with more than 100 employees.
CIOs were asked, "To what extent will the use of Linux (the open source
code operating system) by companies increase or decrease in the next three
years?" Their responses:
Increase significantly 14%
Increase somewhat 43%
Stay the same 20%
Decrease somewhat 2%
Decrease significantly 1%
Other/don't know 20%
100%
CIOs were also asked, "Which of the following are the greatest benefits,
if any, of using Linux over other operating systems?" Their responses:
Low cost 32%
Open source code 23%
Reliability 21%
Adaptability (platform acceptance) 15%
Scalability 12%
Security 9%
Other/don't know 36%
Survey participants were allowed more than one response.
"The Linux operating system is quickly being adopted across a broad range
of industries and organizations of all sizes. Its open source code makes it
adaptable enough to suit many companies, including those with thin clients and
enterprise server environments," said Greg Scileppi, executive director of RHI
Consulting. "Low cost and scalability are also making Linux a viable
alternative to other popular operating systems currently available."
Scileppi recommends that IT professionals looking to increase their
marketability consider developing their Linux administration skills.
"Organizations are beginning to offer certification programs to IT
professionals who are interested in honing their Linux expertise. Also
growing in popularity are Linux chat rooms and discussion groups, which offer
opinions, expertise and support to those interested in learning more about the
open source code operating system," he said.
RHI Consulting provides firms with skilled IT professionals for projects
ranging from multi-platform systems integration to help desk and network
support. It has more than 100 locations in North America and Europe, and
offers online job search services at www.rhic.com.
SOURCE RHI Consulting
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/NOTE TO EDITORS: Visit the RHI Consulting Pressroom for additional
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/CONTACT: Lisa Hamilton, 650-234-6234, or lisa.hamilton@rhic.com, or Joel
Dibble, 650-234-6288, or joel.dibble@rhic.com, both of RHI Consulting/
/Web site: rhic.com
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