What is Open Source?

Open source is an open and transparent software development method where all source code (which is just a technical way to say the building blocks of the software) are available for all to see and modify. This results in software of better quality, more reliable and less prone to unexpected errors or crashes. Due to the open nature of the code produced the resulting software is more flexible and adaptable to specific needs compared to proprietary software that does not allow access to the underlying code. Open source software is scalable allowing you to build anything from small office systems to large enterprise systems. Open Source software and systems are currently used by large corporations, governments and educational institutions all over the world.

For a more detailed look at the Open Source development method and the Open Source philosophy visit the Open Source Initiative or the Wikipedia article on Open Source

puzzle pcsSo what is in it for your business?

  • Lower Cost & Better Value for Money: By using open source you will reduce licensing fees for the software you use allowing you to allocate resources to actual development and customization of software according to your needs.
  • Independence: You will avoid vendor lock-in, giving you more freedom and choices. If you are not pleased with our service you have the source code so you are free to get services from other vendors too.
  • Reduced risk: Since all the code is available for inspection, at any stage you are free to check the progress and the quality of the software we are offering. Furthermore since Open Source Software is developed and maintained by a global network of contributors the likelihood of a single point of failure is greatly reduced.

x_oBusiness software has reached a maturity stage were it, alone, does not offer your company a competitive advantage. Careful selection, customization and implementation will ensure that your company is able to reap the benefits of IT at a reasonable cost. Open source offers you true value for money by reducing your company's overhead and allowing you to allocate resources to the actual development and customization of the software.

At ByteCrafts we employ open source platforms to build software. For us this means working with technology that is stable, reliable, efficient and powerful. From your perspective it means that you will be paying for the actual development of your software, avoiding expensive licensing fees that come with proprietary software while keeping your future options regarding further expansion and growth open.