OSS Product Management

Overview

You can gain a competitive advantage by releasing some of your products as open source software (OSS).  Doing so may help you neutralize competition and even give you an edge in the sales cycle.  SilverStream Consulting works with both the product management and sales teams to identify which of your products may give you a competitive advantage in your industry by releasing as open source.

Description

SilverStream Consulting works closely with your product management and sales teams to explore how releasing your product as OSS may help you neutralize stiff competition from large, established players in your market.  Often, an established player looks to minimize the benefit of your platform and works to introduce fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) into the sales cycle.  If you are just getting started or looking to enter a new market with your product, this can be an uphill battle.  Releasing your product as OSS may be just what is required to give you an advantage.  Working with your teams, we will:

• Develop the OSS strategy for your product

• Develop the sales strategy that helps you neutralize your competitors’ attack plan

• Establish the plan for licensing your product in a manner that supports your overall goals

• Explore the opportunity for additional revenue streams arising out of your new OSS product