Open Source in SME’s

Bart Van Loon

19th November 2009

The next 45 minutes. . .

Introduction

Introduction to Open SourceWhat is it?What does it mean?Myths

Open Source to reduce costs in an SMEAdvantages of Open SourceIT in an SMESwitching

Who am I?

I Bart Van Loon

I 2003: introduced to Open Source

I 1999-2005: some studies onComputer Science, Mathematics,Artificial Intelligence

I 2006: started first company

I 2007: co-founded Zeropoint.IT

(Picture by Pitslamp.be)

Zeropoint.IT

I facilitates software development outsourcing to Pakistan

I strong focus on Open Source software and philosophy

I international company, running for 99% on Open Sourceinfrastructure

Introduction to Open Source

Open SourceIs it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a. . .

I Kind of Technology?

I Movement?

I Software Distribution Model?

I Business Model?

I Software License Property?

Open SourceIs it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a. . .

I Kind of Technology?

I Movement?

I Software Distribution Model?

I Business Model?

I Software License Property!

Gratis?FLOSS

I Confusion about the name: Free Software.

I Free <vs> Free ?

I It’s about Freedom ⇒ Libre!

I or was it “Open Source”?

I FLOSS: Free/Libre/Open Source Software

Gratis?FLOSS

I Confusion about the name: Free Software.

I Free <vs> Free ?

I It’s about Freedom ⇒ Libre!

I or was it “Open Source”?

I FLOSS: Free/Libre/Open Source Software

Gratis?FLOSS

I Confusion about the name: Free Software.

I Free <vs> Free ?

I It’s about Freedom ⇒ Libre!

I or was it “Open Source”?

I FLOSS: Free/Libre/Open Source Software

Gratis?FLOSS

I Confusion about the name: Free Software.

I Free <vs> Free ?

I It’s about Freedom ⇒ Libre!

I or was it “Open Source”?

I FLOSS: Free/Libre/Open Source Software

Gratis?FLOSS

I Confusion about the name: Free Software.

I Free <vs> Free ?

I It’s about Freedom ⇒ Libre!

I or was it “Open Source”?

I FLOSS: Free/Libre/Open Source Software

What does it mean?Why use Open Source?

It’s all about freedom!

1. Use

2. Study

3. Modify

4. Distribute

Myths about Open Source Software

#1: Open Source Software isn’t reliable or supported

Myths about Open Source Software

#2: Thousands of developers will suddenly startworking for me for nothing

Myths about Open Source Software

#3: The Open Source movement isn’t sustainable

Myths about Open Source Software

#4: Open Source is playing catch up to Microsoft andthe commercial world

Myths about Open Source Software

#5: Open-Source Development Is Done by Hobbyistsand Students

Open Source to reduce costs in an SME

Most important advantage of Open Source Software

Less dependence on vendors 44%

Lower cost 22%

Easier to customize 17%

Better security 3%

No advantage 14%

Costs for the IT infrastructure in an SMEAnd how Open Source can lower them

I Purchase cost

I Implementation cost

I Ongoing Operations cost

I Administration and Support cost

No license costs at all!

Costs for the IT infrastructure in an SMEAnd how Open Source can lower them

I Purchase cost

I Implementation cost

I Ongoing Operations cost

I Administration and Support cost

Same as with proprietary solutions, but: no vendor lock-in!

Costs for the IT infrastructure in an SMEAnd how Open Source can lower them

I Purchase cost

I Implementation cost

I Ongoing Operations cost

I Administration and Support cost

Same same

Costs for the IT infrastructure in an SMEAnd how Open Source can lower them

I Purchase cost

I Implementation cost

I Ongoing Operations cost

I Administration and Support cost

Similar, but: no vendor lock-in and possibility to insource!

Switching to Open Source

Handle with care. . .

Switching to Open Source

. . . hire a professional. . .

Switching to Open Source

. . . and one day, it might be good for you.

Contact meLet’s connect!

Bart Van Loon

bart@zeropoint.it(+32) 472/94.14.34

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