Open source is no longer a niche topic—in 2025, it is clearer than ever how indispensable open software has become for our digital world. Without open source solutions, large parts of data traffic, many platforms, and even smartphones would come to a standstill. At the same time, the open source community is a key driver of innovation, whether in cloud

Bitkom just released the brand new Bitkom Open Source Monitor 2021. Bitkom is Germany’s digital association, members come from more than 1,000 SMEs, over 500 startups and virtually all global players. The study is the result of a survey of more than 1,100 companies. Following the first edition two years ago, it shows what role open source software plays in