diff --git a/source/companies/_index.md b/source/companies/_index.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..e0361b6c --- /dev/null +++ b/source/companies/_index.md @@ -0,0 +1,73 @@ +--- +title: Companies and Open Source +url: /companies/ +tags: ["companies", "business", "navigation"] +--- + +# Why your company should participate in ASF projects + +All modern digital infrastructure is dependent on open source software, +and **ASF projects are everywhere**. +Companies must think strategically about how they will engage with the +open source projects on which they rely in order to ensure +sustainability, and **influence the direction of these projects** for the +benefit of their customers. + +## [Benefits to Companies](/companies/benefits.html) + +Active participation in open source projects provides significant +strategic and operational benefits to companies, including talent +acquisition, influence over industry standards, strong company +partnerships, and greater customer trust.
+[[Read more ...](/companies/benefits.html)] + +## Ways to contribute + +There are three primary ways that companies can engage with ASF +projects. Each has costs and benefits that should be carefully +considered. + +
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+ +### [Employ Contributors](/companies/employ.html) + +[![employ](/images/company-employ.jpg)](/companies/employ.html) + +Support ASF projects by employing developers, and other professionals, +who contribute directly to projects. This includes code +contributions, documentation, community management, testing, design, and advocacy work.
+[[Read more ...](/companies/employ.html)] +
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+ + +### [Financial Sponsorship](/companies/sponsor.html) + +[![sponsor](/images/company-sponsor.jpg)](/companies/sponsor.html) + +Companies can provide crucial financial support through ASF +sponsorship, in-kind donation of services, Community Over Code +conference sponsorship, local meetup support, and direct +contributor support programs.
+[[Read more ...](/companies/sponsor.html)] + +
+ + +
+ +### [Advocacy](/companies/advocacy.html) + +[![advocacy](/images/company-advocacy.jpg)](/companies/advocacy.html) + +Companies can advocate for ASF project adoption both publicly and with +their customers, while appropriately using open source project brands +and promoting the value of community-driven development.
+[[Read more ...](/companies/advocacy.html)] +
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+ +*The Apache Software Foundation welcomes corporate participation that aligns with our mission of providing software for the public good.* diff --git a/source/companies/advocacy.md b/source/companies/advocacy.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..11d17c69 --- /dev/null +++ b/source/companies/advocacy.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +--- +title: Open Source Advocacy +url: /companies/advocacy.html +tags: ["companies", "advocacy", "branding"] +--- + +# Open Source Advocacy + +Advocating for ASF projects, while respecting the project's independence +and honoring the project's brands, can significantly drive adoption of +the project, which can advance your own company's business + +While it's fine to associate your company's name and reputation with an +ASF project, you must do it in ways that don't confuse or mislead the +public about the project's independence. + +Be sure your marketing department understands and respects the [ASF Trademark +Policy](https://www.apache.org/foundation/marks/). + +[... To Do ...] diff --git a/source/companies/benefits.md b/source/companies/benefits.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..e8bc3466 --- /dev/null +++ b/source/companies/benefits.md @@ -0,0 +1,65 @@ +--- +title: Benefits of Open Source Participation +url: /companies/benefits.html +tags: ["companies", "benefits", "business value"] +--- + +# Benefits of ASF Participation + +Companies that actively participate in ASF projects realize significant +strategic and operational advantages that extend far beyond cost savings. +It's important to think strategically about how, where, and why you will +participate and measure impact. + +## Influence the roadmap + +While it can sometimes take months, or years, to gain expertise and +trust in an established community, showing up to do the daily +project maintenance -- issue and PR triage; reviewing PRs; planning and +executing community events; answering user questions -- you'll quickly +begin to establish that you can be trusted, which will make it easier +for you to influence the direction of the project. + +Decisions about the direction of Apache projects are made by the people +who show up to participate in the conversation. If you don't join the +conversation, then your competitors will decide how tomorrow's +technology will shape up. + +Make sure someone on your team is reading the project [mailing +lists](https://www.apache.org/foundation/mailinglists.html) every day, +and advocating for your priorities. That's what community means -- +showing up to own the future of the project. + +While trust does not necessarily transfer to other employees, over time, +as project participants see your company actively contributing to the +project, and demonstrating ownership, they'll be more willing to work +with you. + +## Recruiting + +By working upstream on projects, you directly showcase to potential +employees what they might be working on. This helps attract the right +kind of talent to work on your priorities, and they'll begin to see your +company as a partner in the project, and an attractive place to work. + +Being involved in the day-to-day life of the project +gives you direct access to the most qualified people in the world to +work on your team. And you know they'll be arriving with the skills you +need. + +## Business and Strategic Advantages + +For more than 25 years, the ASF has been a place where industry +standards have been set and implemented. Collaborating in those +projects is the most effective way to shape industry standards and best +practices. You'll be building trust with current and potential +customers, and building strategic partnerships with other companies +working in the same space. + +And by collaborating with your peers on the common tasks, you'll be able +to better focus on what is your unique business differentiators. +Collaborate on what all share; Compete where you excel. + +*The benefits of open source participation compound over time, creating +sustainable competitive advantages and fostering innovation that drives +long-term business success.* diff --git a/source/companies/employ.md b/source/companies/employ.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..44deffd2 --- /dev/null +++ b/source/companies/employ.md @@ -0,0 +1,76 @@ +--- +title: Employing Open Source Contributors +url: /companies/employ.html +tags: ["companies", "employment", "contributors"] +--- + +# Employing Open Source Contributors + +If your business relies on an open source project, employing +contributors to the project is the most effective way to ensure that +your priorities influence project decisions. (See +[Recruiting and Employee Satisfaction](/companies/benefits.html#recruiting-and-employee-satisfaction)) + +This goes [far beyond code contributions](/contributors/non-code.html), +although that is the most obvious and visible way that you can participate. + +## Effective ways to contribute + +While many companies contribute here and there to open source projects, +having a carefully considered strategy for doing so will lead to more +consistent, measurable results, and greater influence in the project's +decisions and roadmap. + +### Allocate Dedicated Time + +Earning trust in open source projects takes consistent engagement, and +visibility to the community. Thus, having guaranteed dedicated time to +focus on upstream work will result in better long-term results. + +Giving employees a specific time allocation - 10-20% of their schedule +is typical - will ensure that they remain visible to the community, and +are able to have focused time to build their skills. + +Trust earned by one contributor does not necessarily rub off on your +other employees. So don't assume that you can just swap out one employee +for another. + +### Recognize Contributions + +Include open source contributions in performance reviews and career +advancement considerations. Define specific metrics, such as PRs +accepted, reviews, public speaking engagements, or promotion to +committer or PMC member, which are tied to promotion opportunities. This +will help employees feel appreciated, and communicate that engagement in +open source projects is not considered charity or altruism, but is a key +part of company goals. + +### Support Conference and Meetup Participation + +Fund employee attendance at relevant conferences and encourage speaking +opportunities. Understand that attending conferences is primarily about +creating opportunities to collaborate with peers, and this, in turn, +will accelerate your business priorities. + +### Respect Project Independence + +Take time to understand ASF ethos, the [ASF Trademark +Policy](https://www.apache.org/foundation/marks/), and the reasons why +we value project independence. Trust takes a long time to earn, but can +be burned very quickly by misusing a project's brand. + +Ensure contributions align with long-term project goals rather than +solely short-term company priorities. That ensures that the project as a +whole remains healthy. + +## Getting Started + +1. Identify projects your company already uses or depends on +2. Connect with existing contributors in your organization +3. Start with small, manageable contributions +4. Build relationships within project communities +5. Gradually increase involvement and responsibility (See [Becoming a + committer](/contributors/becomingacommitter.html)) + +Companies that invest in employing open source contributors create a sustainable model that benefits the entire ecosystem while building internal expertise and community relationships. + diff --git a/source/companies/sponsor.md b/source/companies/sponsor.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..c7212c8a --- /dev/null +++ b/source/companies/sponsor.md @@ -0,0 +1,42 @@ +--- +title: Financial Sponsorship of Open Source +url: /companies/sponsor.html +tags: ["companies", "sponsorship", "funding"] +--- + +# Financial Sponsorship + +The sustainability of our projects relies on consistent funding for +infrastructure, legal services, marketing, events, and many other +expenses. Financial sponsorship is a direct way to participate in +keeping the lights on. + +## ASF Sponsorship + +Companies can sponsor the ASF with an [annual +donation](https://apache.org/foundation/sponsorship.html), +[conferences sponsorship](https://communityovercode.org), +targeted donations to a particular project, or in-kind donations of +products or services. + +## Event and meetup sponsorship + +In addition to the [main ASF conference](https://communityovercode.org), +many ASF projects have their own events. These are usually listed on +[events.apache.org](https://events.apache.org), and announced within the +project community itself. + +Sponsoring, and speaking at, these events, is perhaps the fastest way to +raise your profile in a project community, and for your employees to +earn trust and visibility within the project. + +Supporting local gatherings of open source enthusiasts is a great way to +foster community growth, and can help your company attract and retain +experts in your employ. + +See also the [Apache Local +Communities](https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/COMDEV/Apache+Local+Community+-+ALC) +for local and regional groups where you can engage with other ASF +enthusiasts. + + diff --git a/static/images/company-advocacy.jpg b/static/images/company-advocacy.jpg new file mode 100644 index 00000000..bd4bb1e8 Binary files /dev/null and b/static/images/company-advocacy.jpg differ diff --git a/static/images/company-employ.jpg b/static/images/company-employ.jpg new file mode 100644 index 00000000..a68d19f7 Binary files /dev/null and b/static/images/company-employ.jpg differ diff --git a/static/images/company-sponsor.jpg b/static/images/company-sponsor.jpg new file mode 100644 index 00000000..0a01c44f Binary files /dev/null and b/static/images/company-sponsor.jpg differ