Open Source Vs Proprietary Software
- 1. Open Source vs. Proprietary CMS SoftwareWhich is right for my organization?Ann Yoders, Project ManagerMatt Crudello, Director of Web SolutionsStuart Holland, Web Consultant
- 2. Goals for TodayOur goal for today’s session:Understand differences between open source and proprietary solutionsGive you concrete steps you can take to evaluate these modelsTake it home! Show how you can apply the Big 4 in your organization
- 3. AgendaAbout TerpSysDescribe ‘open Source’ and ‘proprietary’ software model evolutionDiscuss pros and cons of each modelIdentify the ‘Big 4’Discuss other key considerationsShare our process by example4
- 4. Meet the PresentersTerpSys is a customer service company focused on helping mission based organizations use technology to achieve their missions.
- 5. Defining Terms: Open Source in 2010History of Open Source1900s industrial age1960s - ARPANET1998 - Netscape Navigator2000s - ‘Free Open Source’ vs. ‘Commercial Open Source’Today, the open source software movement is characterized by:Volunteer group of peer developers collaboratingEnd product and source material available at no cost
- 6. Defining Terms: Proprietary Systems in 2010Changes in proprietary market in 2000sDrive towards consumer initiated customizations (SDKs)Interoperability (APIs)Licensed platforms as fertile communities to build extensions to core code
- 7. Summary of MarketsOpen source movement has evolvedBetter organized, increasing participation, successful projects Proprietary systems have ‘opened up’Greater interoperabilityAPIs for extensions and customizations on top of platformsWidgets, App platforms, gadgets, etc.Greater opportunities for both open source and proprietary software solutions now than there were 10 years ago
- 8. Advantages and Disadvantages of Each Model
- 9. Poll: Open Source ‘Use’ AwarenessHow many times a day do you think you use Open Source technology?NeverRarelySo often, I can’t even keep trackPoll will appear for 15 seconds, then we’ll close it and share results in a moment.No obligation to answer, but it makes for a more interesting presentation!
- 10. Open Source all Around UsOperating SystemsSmartPhonesDatabasesProductivity SoftwareBrowsersImage EditingMember DatabasesToolsContent Management
- 11. CMS Considerations – The ‘Big 4’BudgetUnderstand your financial capabilitiesConsider long term costs and not just year 1PhilosophyTechnical philosophy‘Nature’ of development processInnovation /Motivation FactorAre you motivated to find ‘good travelling’ partners?Can you wait for fixes?Solution ComplexityHow much customization is required?Ongoing investment
- 12. CMS Considerations – Other FactorsCommunity / Company Stability
- 14. ‘Feature Fit’ to Prioritized Needs
- 16. Security
- 17. Initial Cost vs. Total Cost of Ownership
- 20. Support ModelMaking the CMS DecisionBudgetDefine the project needConsider your Budget (Year 1 vs Total Budget)Consider your PhilosophyEvaluate your Innovation / Motivation FactorConsider your ComplexityConsider your in-house strengths / skillsIdentify Long / Short List of platformsKey Areas of Concern from ‘Considerations?’Evaluate Software - Determine Feature CompatibilityDetermine GapsDetermine long-term costsMake decisionBig 4
- 21. DC’s Environmentally Motivated OrganizationsOrganizational Background
- 23. Staff of six
- 25. Purpose of Site
- 26. Raise DEMO’s professional appearance
- 27. Engage constituents by providing information and educational materials
- 28. Encourage activism in the communityD.E.M.O.
- 29. D.E.M.O. – The ‘Big 4’
- 30. D.E.M.O. – Additional ConsiderationsStability
- 34. Out of the box functionality
- 37. Cost Evaluation
- 38. Licensing
- 39. Hosting
- 40. SupportDEMO – Cost Evaluation
- 41. SummaryConsider the ‘Big 4’
- 44. Evaluate your willingness to innovate
- 45. Analyze your envisioned solution’s complexity
- 47. Make an Informed DecisionQuestions and AnswersHow May We Help You?301-530-9106TerpSys.comThank You!
- 48. TerpSys OverviewWe Delight Our Customers!We Help Organizations Use Technology to Achieve their Mission.Over 150 Web Sites Delivered for Associations, Non Profits, Government and Non-Governmental OrganizationsWe Offer Networked and Web Based Solutions Including:Custom Website DevelopmentInteractive & Visual DesignCMS/AMS Integration SEO / Web Analytics ConsultingFounded in 2000SharePoint Services
- 50. Visual Design