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Even a few years ago, Open Source was considered only
a cost-saving alternative for developing information
systems. Today, a more mature analysis based on a great
deal of positive experiences and market data exists:
Open Source -- based on open standards -- is not only
cost-effective but also possibly a more secure and
robust alternative to vendor-controlled solutions.
By integrating various Open Source infrastructure
technologies such as Linux, Apache, MySQL, BIND,
Sendmail, Postfix and rapid development tools such as
PHP, Perl, Python, Java, etc. it is possible to develop
small, medium, or large-scale custom solutions faster,
cheaper and better.
It is faster to develop solutions using open source
because there are many ready or near-ready open source
projects for just about every aspect of the solution
space.
It is cheaper because of the generous hassle-free
source licensing options and abundance of development
expertise throughout the world-wide. You are no longer
tied to a single vendor for your upgrade path or
integration needs. Reliance on open source will increase
your chances of getting more bang for the buck as open
source tend to not focus on the cutting edge of hardware
technology as large-vendor solutions often do.
It is better because open source code base is based
on open standards, typically battle-tested by the open
source community. Widely used open source code pass
through the eye-balls of hundreds to thousands of
developers all around the world, which effectively
increases the chance of faster defect detection and
necessary updates.
| Technology |
Market Share |
Interesting Facts |
Linux |
40% |
IBM
is the largest financial and evangelical promoter
of Linux in enterprises throughout the world. Even
the government of China officially promotes
Linux. |
| Apache |
60% |
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| MySQL |
20% |
MySQL customers include:
Yahoo!, Google, Cisco, Sabre Holding, HP,
NASA |
| BIND |
80% |
The entire world's Internet
traffic depends on this DNS server
software |
| Sendmail |
39% |
With other Open Source mail
servers such as Postfix, Qmail, etc. virtually all
email traffic is handled by Open Source
software |
Data Source: based on
widely available information sources such as Netcraft,
IDC and trade journals. |
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OPEN SOURCE @CONBY
CONBY Open Source experts got onboard in
the early days of Linux -- the poster child of Open
Source technologies. Our experts have not only developed
and deployed many custom solutions but also published
many widely received publications in the Open Source
world.
We can help you with:
Our Open Source services focuses on development of
custom solutions for any size companies around the
globe. Our advantages are:
IN-DEPTH UNDERSTANDING OF
HETEROGENEOUS ENVIRONMENTS
Most businesses are
heterogeneous information technology environments where
Windows open, Sun shines, Java pours, Penguins dance,
and handheld roams.
Integrating Open Source solutions in such
heterogeneous environment is what we do well. Our
in-depth understanding of the Open Source server
platforms such as Linux and FreeBSD along with Microsoft
Windows platforms allow us to build practical custom
solutions combining Open Source and commercial business
applications, databases, and infrastructure.
We do not take a holistic approach to Open Source
deployment in the business sector to ensure
cost-effective, practical results. Instead, we work with
your existing information technology infrastructure and
focus on creating the right work-flow with proper user
experience to meet your expectations.
We spend a great deal of resources to research and
keep up with latest, stable Open Source technologies and
find ways to integrate them with existing business
systems.
ABILITY TO TRANSFORM CONCEPTS TO
PRODUCT
Most of our customers come to us to
build custom products and services to offer to their
customers, agents, or employees. In many cases, we are
involved in projects that need to have product oriented
design, incremental engineering, and robust maintenance
and upgrade planning. We can help you with everything
from developing the scope of work to taking the project
into initial production and provide maintenance and
on-going support.
ABILITY TO FOCUS ON THE
ROI
We focus on the big picture. Often in
software projects details creep in and distort or even
destroy the big picture. By using a great deal of
communication and project management tools we keep the
details under control while keeping our primary focus on
the goal -- the overall system responsible for your
Return on Investment (ROI). |
