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Innovation and SecuritySoftware
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Overview
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Open Innovation
Studies have found 1/3 of previously unsolved problems found
successful solutions
Innovations happen at the intersection of disciplines
Organizations fear loss of intellectualproperty however
opening uppresents novel solutions to problems
Open Innovation vs Open Source
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Open Source
Eric Raymond coined the cathedral and the bazaar
Advocating a collective approach against a bureaucratic model
Recognition is ranked as the top motivator to contribute in an open
environment
Open Innovation vs Open Source
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Security Software
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Security Software
Vendors apply a hub-and-spoke presence structure with
significant presence in Malaysia
Unique opportunities seen in Malaysia by security
software vendors
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Security Software
Global security vendors are consolidating throughacquisitions
Security vendors spent an estimated $28 billion acquiring
in 2010
Large security software M&A deals in 2010: Intel-McAfee at $7.68 billionAttachmate-Novell at $2.2 billion
Symantec-Verisign at $1.3 billion
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SEA Security M&A Deals by Market Segment, 2010
Market Segment Number of Deals
Identity and access management 9
Information protection and control 4
Governance, risk management, and compliance 3
Security and vulnerability management 3
Secure content and threat management 2
Security services 2
Managed security services 1
Mobile security 1
Others 2
Security Software
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Innovation vs Acquisitions
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Innovation vs Acquisitions
Technology vendors view consolidation as means togrow
Tougher R&D spend justification as perception lies with
acquiring proven technology
In view of OPEX spending cut pressures, technologyvendors are risk-averse
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Innovation vs Acquisitions
R&D spend is seen as a risk
Innovative culture experiments conducted
However beurocratic structures hinder ideas asinnovation agendas are dispersed through a chain ofhierarchy
Focus on quantity of patent filings then quality
Herein lies a false sense of open innovation
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Innovation vs Acquisitions
An innovative mind coupled with entrepreneurial spirit isthe essence of many great tech stories
As organization grows with processes and policies, risk is
managed at the expense of trust with employees
Believing in the best of human potential unlocks greaterpossibilities
Ideas = People (Knowledge+Information) [Fredrik Hren]
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Potential for open source
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Potential for open source
Open source is developed with the sole intention for it tobe distributed freely
However without clear objectives and goals, great ideas
can fizzle into the abyss
Intrinsic benefit to society is apparent with a myriad ofsuccessful projects
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Potential for open source
Collaboration is key with open source development
All it takes is an idea and persistence to churn milk intobutter in an open source model
Recognition gained has greater value that can translateinto personal career development growth. Transparentrecognition structure.
Business models can be developed around open sourcesoftware developed with revenue generated from services
A myriad of grants available for budding startups
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Start coding!
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Discussion
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Thank You
Contact:
Devtar Singh
@devtar