@article {1321,
	title = {Factors Affecting the Development of Absorptive Capacity in the Adoption of Open Source Software},
	journal = {International Journal of Open Source Software and Processes},
	volume = {3},
	year = {2011},
	pages = {17 - 38},
	abstract = {Previous research has shown that the knowledge that is available to an organization is an important factor influencing the adoption of open source software (OSS). Hence, it is important that organizations develop their absorptive capacity in order to successfully adopt OSS. Absorptive capacity refers to the ability of an organization to acquire, assimilate, and exploit new knowledge. However, no study has specifically investigated how organizations can develop their absorptive capacity by acquiring knowledge about OSS. This paper addresses this gap in research by investigating the organizational knowledge assimilation process within the context of the adoption of OSS. Based on a case study conducted at the Flemish government, a framework that is grounded in literature and that illustrates which contextual factors influence the development of absorptive capacity in the context of the adoption of OSS was developed.},
	keywords = {adoption, government},
	issn = {1942-3934},
	doi = {10.4018/jossp.2011010102},
	author = {Ven, Kris and De Bruyn, Peter}
}
@article {1331,
	title = {An Analysis of the Adoption of Open Source Software by Local Public Administrations},
	journal = {International Journal of Open Source Software and Processes},
	volume = {2},
	year = {2010},
	pages = {1 - 29},
	abstract = {The wide diffusion of open source software (OSS) is driving discussion among scholars on a set of issues, including its adoption by public administrations (PA). Previous works discussed a few factors that drive the decision to adopt OSS and did not address the potential benefits in terms of e-government that OSS may bring to PA. This paper fills these gaps. The analysis is based on the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy and studies the adoption of software (both proprietary and open source) by local PA. The results show there is increased adoption of OSS in several different domains of application, both servers and desktop clients. Among the motivations to adopt OSS, dependence on software suppliers is important. Its adoption also positively affects the variety and extent of interactivity of local public e-services.},
	keywords = {government},
	issn = {1942-3934},
	doi = {10.4018/jossp.2010070101},
	author = {Rentocchini, Francesco and Tartari, Dimitri}
}
