{"id":2808,"date":"2024-05-10T08:00:13","date_gmt":"2024-05-10T08:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parastatal1.govmu.org\/mdpa1\/?page_id=2808"},"modified":"2024-10-10T06:03:06","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T06:03:06","slug":"open-source-repository","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mdpa.govmu.org\/mdpa\/index.php\/open-source-repository\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Source Repository"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2808\" class=\"elementor elementor-2808\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-25b7d045 ct-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"25b7d045\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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height=\"686\">Open Source Software (OSS) &nbsp;has to be demonstrated as a real opportunity for the private sector, specifically for SMEs. &nbsp;Companies are increasingly adopting Open Source applications as serious alternatives to commercial ones, with substantial cost savings in terms of licenses.<\/p>\n<p>In view of promoting the adoption of open source in Mauritius, MDPA has set up a repository for main Open Source applications for the benefit of MSMEs.<\/p>\n<p>Often, one of the most daunting part of running or expanding a small business is selecting the proper software to accompany its growth, especially for businesses which are family run.<\/p>\n<p>SMEs limited manpower, finances and time require guidance to select among the thousands of software, apps and tools. 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