Open Source Applications & Solutions
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Project management software, content management systems, and customer support packages are all useful features that can greatly reduce the costs of doing business. However, commercial solutions can be very, very expensive, sometimes six or even seven figures.
There are open source solutions, but as Microsoft keeps telling everyone, free doesn’t always mean free. The cost of installing, customizing, upgrading, or managing these solutions can be quite high. This is especially true if you go with the “it’s free so what could go wrong?” attitude. A mismatched package can cost you in many ways.
However, open source can be a valuable tool for those who know how to use it. We have tailored an open source project management package to suit our needs and use as an open source content management system for some clients. We have been through some of the installation nightmares already and can help you avoid potential problems. We believe that open source is often the best solution if, and only if, it is implemented after careful needs analysis, with a close eye on potential problems, and supported by experienced programmers. We have a body of experience that allows us to provide you with these elements when we recommend open source as an answer to your needs.
