Did You Know? MIKE2.0’s Open Source Solution Offerings are used to implement solutions to information management problems, solely through the use of Open Source technologies. The MIKE2.0 Methodology plans to evolve to include: An Open Source Maturity Model, using Technology Selection QuickScan as a starting point A definition of an Open Source version of the SAFE Architecture bringing together multiple Open Source components Open Sourcing of some of MIKE2.0 Tools, such as IM QuickScan Assessments of Open Source Data Management projects from communities such as SourceForge and Eclipse Detailed design and code Supporting Assets that are all Open Source Drive development of new Open Source technologies in the data management space, through the through end-to-end lifecycle of creating these products. An Open Source Collaboration Forum to harness ideas about realising the open source value proposition across industries. Feel free to check us out when you have a moment- we’re always open to new ideas.  Sincerely, MIKE2.0 Community
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