OpenLaunch^SM is a collection of services aimed at assessing and deploying open source technologies within the enterprise for immediate ROI. Our noted experts in open source technologies offer groupings of services aimed at helping you and your organization achieve vendor independence while reducing the total cost of ownership of your platforms. These frameworks and services span a number of technology layers including operating systems, databases, application and web platforms, utility software and infrastructure, business frameworks and solutions, and toolkits and management technologies. We can tailor these offerings to the specific needs of our clients.

Suitability Analysis … We'll help determine if and which open source technologies are right for your key business drivers.

Technology Education … We'll provide practical, real-world education based on our experience with open source on mission-critical engagements.

Philosophical Orientation … We'll educate your team on the details, benefits and drawbacks of the open source community, movement and licensing structure.

Best Practices Mentoring … We'll offer guidelines and frameworks for implementing your chosen open-source technologies.

Acceleration Framework … We'll implement a working, reference infrastructure that will get your effort on-track within days.

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