Whether you are looking for a document management system or a development framework for your next business application, you might be considering open-source solutions. However, making the right choice that meets your requirements doesn't necessarily mean it's a safe choice.
Imagine a company is using a system (could be an ERP, CRM, DMS, ESB — the list goes on) for a couple of years, and that system relies on an open-source framework for that one day, for whatever reason, stops receiving maintenance updates, and the next version will be released under a different open-source license with more restrictions.