Beyond Linux
Open Source is increasing in popularity with more options today that just Linux. Open Source products are gaining enterprise capabilities enabling users to reap greater advantages.
According to a recent survey by industry analysts, over 70% of enterprises in the US plan to use more open source in the future. And an increasing number of companies are turning to Capgemini for help and advice.
Why Open Source?
Increasing demand for Open Source solutions can be attributed to the following:
- Since Open Source is just a licensing form, many various applications and combinations are available for consideration.
- As a freely distributable software, users can change the Open Source code to fit their particular needs.
- The software’s flexibility acts as a composite of building blocks to construct entire infrastructures or just sections.
- Open source can be applied horizontally and vertically, depending on the context in which it is to be used.
- The initial investment in Open Source is much lower than with traditional applications.
- Since the technology behind Open Source ignores viruses, the software provides a high security value and minimal risk.
Capgemini and Open Source
Capgemini implements Open Source solutions in a number of areas such as web services, firewalls, proxies, and database servers. Implementing higher standardisation by using low cost Open Source solutions enables our clients to focus more on differentiator technologies and achieve greater control with higher-quality software.
Capgemini’s Open Source solutions include:
- Unix to Linux
- Open Source Maturity Model
- Open Source application servers - Web technology
There are a host of Open Source products on the market—Linux, JBoss, PHP, BIND, Tomcat, MySQL and others. How does an enterprise know which to consider and why? Capgemini has the tools and methodologies to minimise the risk and simplify the decision-making process. Since we also provide implementation and post-implementation support, partnering with Capgemini is a win-win situation.
In a 2004 report on open source strategy, Forrester Research cited Capgemini as a master of Open Source strategy. We have 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.