Here at Apogee, we are very enthusiastic about helping customers who wish to utilise Open Source Software (OSS) in their environment.
This enthusiasm has not been dampened by the flurry of legal activity surrounding Linux and the SCO Group. Quite to the contrary, our recent opinion on the topic discusses why we think that this is actually a good time to consider Open Source solutions.
Open Source means more than inexpensive software. The Open Source community has established an enviable record for finding and resolving software bugs often resulting in higher quality software than many of the proprietary alternatives. In addition, OSS generally adheres to standards better than its proprietary counterparts.
Within Apogee, Open Source isn't just the latest buzzword. We started working with OSS many years before it gained its popularity giving us practical experience with the software, its implementation and the Open Source community.
While the use of OSS often has advantages, that doesn't guarantee that it will be the right answer for you. Compatibility with your existing infrastructure must be assured before adopting Open Source alternatives. Issues related to systems administration, maintenance and support should also be addressed prior to making Open Source a critical part of your infrastructure. Our experience can help you here. We understand the challenges of introducing Open Source solutions. We can help you decide the best way to put Open Source to work for you.
If you want to learn more about how you can benefit from incorporating this technology, please contact us.