Software innovation is a driving force for economic, social, and technological progress. Allowing multiple software development, business, and licensing models compete on their merits is the best way to promote software innovation, and ensure that customers - both private and public - have a range of choices in their software procurement decisions.

Lately, concerns have emerged that policy makers, through government procurement policies, research funding or standards policies, may seek to favor one software development model over another. We encourage governments to consider four neutral principles supported by CompTIA's member companies as well as other companies and industry associations that have joined our Initiative for Software Choice.