(openPR) - Open Source is probably the most disruptive movement in IT since the mass adoption of the Internet. Open Source Software is responsible for running more websites and delivering more email than any other software worldwide. The Scottish Open Source Awards is part of a strategy to promote the use and awareness of Open Source in Scotland and to reward those individuals and organisations playing an outstanding part in the Open Source arena.
The Scottish Open Source Awards opened today, 1st August 2007 at 9AM, for nominations and entries. The awards are open to business, government, education, not-for-profit, charities and students, who contribute to or use Open Source Software or services.
Speaking for the awards, Greg Soper said, “Open Source is likely to generate new types of companies, working in different ways on a global scale. In order to thrive, Scotland needs to be at the forefront of Open Source technologies.” Soper added, “The aim of the Scottish Open Source Awards is to reward organisations and individuals who consume, promote and or develop Open Source software and services within Scotland, or by Scots abroad.”
Nominations are invited for any Open Source project developed in Scotland and or by a Scot or team of Scots outside of Scotland. Details on how to make a nomination are available at: www.scottishopensourceawards.co.uk
The closing date for nominations is September 7th at 5PM; and the closing date for entries is September 28th at 5PM. Presentations will take place in November. Details to be announced.
The Scottish Open Source Awards 2007 (SCOSA 2007), are being organised by SalesAgility.com Ltd, a Scottish Open Source Company. The object of the awards is to recognise and to reward those individuals and organisations in Scotland that are contributing to the growth of Open Source; to educate individuals and organisations about the benefits of using Open Source technologies; and to inspire students and young people about the creative potential of Open Source.
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