Open source: beyond Linux. As open source software gains enterprise capabilities, more organizations are incorporating it into their IT strategies. According to a recent survey by industry analysts, over 70% of enterprises in the US plan to use more open source products in the future.
In a 2004 report, Forrester Research called Capgemini a master of open source strategy. We offer the resources to provide uncompromised support, the knowledge to handle all types of integration and licensing issues, and the capability to provide our clients with a quality product at a great cost.
Why Open Source?
The benefits of freely distributable software lie in its flexibility: users can change open source code to fit their needs and use open source technologies as building blocks to construct entire infrastructures or just specific sections. Flexibility also means that open source technologies can be applied horizontally and vertically throughout an organization.
The initial investment for open source is much lower than for traditionally licensed applications. Furthermore, since open source technology is less susceptible to viruses, it provides good security value and minimizes risk.
Capgemini and Open Source
We implement open source technology in areas including web services, firewalls, proxies, and database servers. Standardization using low-cost open source technologies enables our clients to focus on differentiator technologies, improve performance, and increase control over their IT environments. Our Open Source capabilities include Unix-to-Linux conversion, the Open Source Maturity Model, and the implementation of open source application servers and web technologies.
There are a host of Open Source products on the market: Linux, JBoss, PHP, BIND, Tomcat, MySQL, and many others. We offer the expertise and methodologies you need to decide which technologies to use, and to minimize risk. Since we also provide implementation and post-implementation support, a collaboration with us will serve you well throughout the life of your investment.
Contact our open source specialists to learn more about how Capgemini can help your organization.