Interoperability Between Open Source and Proprietary Software
In an interview with The Register published January 21, OSA President Anthony Gold mentioned interoperability between open source, closed source and proprietary software, as well as the names of some big firms known for their proprietary products.

Later that day, noted columnist and blogger Glyn Moody from ComputerWorld UK picked up on Gold's comments for a critical posting that generated a flurry of discussion, particularly a supportive posting the next day by The 451 Group's Jay Lyman. Moody offered Gold an opportunity to expand on his thoughts in a follow-up interview posted February 9.

OSA Alert checked in with to discover how commonly members must integrate open source and proprietary applications during normal dealings with clients, and also with Glyn Moody.

Tempest subsided, OSA Alert checked in with technology writer Glyn Moody to get his take on the controversy over OSA's mission stirred up by his blog posting.

OSA ROUNDUP
Interoperability Between Open Source and Proprietary Software a Common Requirement
OSA members Unisys, Talend and Blunog emphasize "everyday" nature of integration between open source and proprietary software as a means of providing clients with most effective IT solutions.

• A Hybrid Approach To Cloud Computing Delivers Flexibility and Cost Savings
  De'Porres Brightful, Senior Director, Enterprise Solutions Group, Microsoft Corporation
  
  
• The Forecast is Clearly Cloudy
  Mike Culver, Amazon Web Services Evangelist
  
  
• Panel Discussion: Through the Thicket: A Review of Open Source Licensing Options and Issues
  Speakers: Scott Barnett, COO, Bluenog; Anthony Gold, VP & General Manager, Open Source Business, Unisys Corporation; Chuck Lewis, Vice President, Information Management, TD Bank; Francis Taney, Attorney, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
  
  
• Consumerization of IT: Meeting the Expectations of a New Enterprise Worker
  Brian Gentile, Chief Executive Officer, Jaspersoft
  
  
• Panel Discussion: Prepare for Success - Addressing (and Conquering) the New Economic Realities Facing Emerging Technology and Life Science Businesses
  Speakers: Michael Harrington, Co-Chair, Fox Rothschild, Corporate Department; Jane Hoffer, Former President and CEO, Prescient Applied Intelligence
  
  
• SOA and Open Source
  Debbie Moynihan, Director, FUSE Community, Progress Software
  
  
• Realizing Lower TCO with Open Source - Management & Best Practices
  Srinivas Polisetty, Director, Strategic Initiatives, Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)