There is no doubt that open-source technologies have gained traction in small to midsized enterprises, especially when IT budgets are tight. But as enterprises take a hard look at open-source technologies, relevant issues must be considered before taking the plunge.

Openbravo's professional web-based open source ERP solution provides a unique mix of high-impact benefits:

• Comprehensive
• Broad, streamlined functionality
• Rich Functional Footprint: Integrated Accounting, Sales & CRM, Procurement, Inventory, Production, and Project & Service Management
• Integrated ecosystem of add-ons: Openbravo Exchange provides easy access to extension modules and industry verticals, for a best-fit implementation
• Scale with Ease: Grow seamlessly from single-instance to multiple tenants, organizations, localizations, warehouses
• True web-based open architecture
• Easy to Use Web Application: Simple and secure browser access to all functionality, with web services for easy interoperability with other applications
• Simple to Extend and Upgrade: Codeless & model-driven, allowing non-programmers to easily add new functionality adapted to unique needs
• Flexible Deployment: On premise or on the cloud, single or multi-tenant, on Windows or Linux, there are options for every need
• Cost-Effective
• High value at predictable low cost
• Minimal Upfront Investment: Subscription model allows "pay as you go" customer control, and avoids capital expense
• Transparent Pricing: Easy to understand, no hidden fees, no haggling over price
• Quick Start, High Return: Go live quickly with a standard, best-practices implementation, incrementally extend and grow the solution over time
• Smart Solutions, Real Results

Open source software package implementations are challenging. With over 140,000 projects on SourceForge.net alone, and thousands of distributed developers around the world producing new code and new applications each month, understanding the particular nuances of open source software in any given space can be daunting. For companies that have the time and resources to conduct their own analysis and provide implementation assistance to the business group, open source gives you an unprecedented opportunity to drive value for your business.  For companies who don't have the time and resources that require high quality, on-time, within budget deployments that meet business requirements, Binary Quest can provide a solution tailored to your needs. Open source alternatives exist for almost every category of software. Across your enterprise or at the group level, open source software applications will reduce use restrictions, provide greater choice, lower license costs and reduce time-to-market.

Whether you need application evaluation or analysis assistance, or enterprise system global roll-out assistance, Binary Quest's expert consulting team can help with:

• Consulting & selection
• Application customizations
• Implementation & global roll-outs
• System integration
• Application life-cycle management
• Data migration
• Process re-engineering
• Testing
• Support