Case Studies
Open Source software is the fastest growing force in IT. The breadth of applications and the benefits experienced by IT developers and users is incredible.
Here is a selection of Case Studies and Testimonials from West Midlands businesses in their use of Open Source and their involvement with OpenAdvantage or our partners the National Business to Business Centre.
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DAW Consulting Takes Control of its Website
Open source software has enabled DAW Consulting to present itself in a coherent and professional manner on the web. Find out how they used Joomla! to achieve this.
NHS: National Institute for Mental Health in England
The National Institute for Mental Health in England have made the move to Zimbra, Red Hat Linux Enterprise Groupware and the Linux Apache MySQL PHP (LAMP) system. Learn how Open Source has transformed their business...
Jibbering Records
"I'm a bit of a technophobe, but now I'm converted" remarks Dan Rafferty, owner of Jibbering Records, speaking about the new section of his shop dedicated to providing internet access.
Website relaunch - Find Your Ideal Business Partner
Marcia Blackstock decided she wanted to go into business in 2001 so she searched the internet to find a business partner; "I had always previously been a Mental Health Nurse, and I was looking on the internet for a business partner but had no luck so I decided to turn my problem into a business idea."
Employee Matters launch first website
Employee Matters (www.eap-matters.co.uk) are employee support and wellbeing specialists with a vast knowledge and experience in implementing and managing Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs).
Using their wealth of expertise Employee Matters liaise between EAP providers and clients to negotiate contract costs and service delivery standards.
Virtualbike
Virtualbike is a Coventry based company founded in 1999, by Tony Ingram, a mountain biking enthusiast. The business sells high-end mountain bike components and attire. Virtualbike also offers a bespoke mountain bike building service and is currently working on the design of a super-lightweight frame as the new core for this service.
Playing a new tune with Open Source software
Leisure Music gain a foothold in the e-business world using Open Source software.
Previously thought to be a prohibitive area of growth for the business, Leisure Music soon realised the return on their investment far exceeded expectations and how easy it was to achieve.
Open Source creates a winner of 40k and E-Commerce award
OpenAdvantage provides the expertise to link a legacy Oracle database that leads to creating new business opportunities.
The award winning business solution provides an accurate view of profit, control of IT systems and lowers cost.
A UK 'first' made possible with Open Source software
The UK's first web enabled provision of fleet style insurance for property managers who manage multiple lettings.
Open source software enables a bespoke secure web based service with real time data.
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