A protracted NSW government project to give its agencies cheaper and quicker access to Linux and open source solutions is finally poised to reach fruition with vendors preparing to sign contracts as pre-approved suppliers.
The 'panel' method being employed to help NSW government agencies source Linux solutions and support slashes agency procurement process costs by 12-25 percent, the government said today.
The NSW government is asking Linux companies seeking appointment to a panel of suppliers to its agencies to address their ability to protect customers from "anti-Linux" litigation.
The closely-watched whole-of-government NSW Linux tender is now set for release on 29 September, state government officials said today.
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