Introduction

We Put the Cutting Edge to Work for Your Business

Everyone knows that the Web is important.  But it is also incredibly complex and constantly evolving.  We bring a holistic approach, seasoned by real world experience in growing businesses in this medium, to rightsize your interactive strategy and solutions.

The right solution is not just the one that works.  It must be one that you can afford and will use.

We focus on integrated Open Source Software and SaaS platforms and tools that deliver results while simultaneously saving you money.

What is Open Source Software?

Simply put, a revolution as big as the Web itself.  With Open Source Software, you can now benefit from the collaborative effort of tens of thousands of programmers and the unique customizations that are made for real businesses.  

Why?  Because Open Source software is created and managed by a collaborative community in which all the software is free and openly accessible to use and customize.   The only requirement to participate in this community is that whatever you modify is also "open" - that is can be used by that community.  Everybody wins.

Don't take our word for it:  see for yourself!  We focus on solutions built on the following platforms:

We are fluent with and connected to the broader community, however.  So whatever your application development needs, we can handle it.

What is SaaS?

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is a new Web-based model for software licensing, delivery and support.  Salesforce.com was one of the first and most famous of these, but now it is everywhere.  It is the logical result of three things.

1. The ubiquity of the Internet
2. The ever increasing complexity of software.
3. The proliferation of devices we all use for both.

In this new world, maintaining desktop software, office servers and all that junk just does not make sense.  Anything you install becomes obsolete within a few years and takes constant maintenance just to keep working!

With SaaS solutions, you get the software, but it is a service delivered over the Internet.  The bottom line for businesses is that:

1. it costs less to purchase and maintain.
2. you can access it anywhere (home, office, on your phone, whatever).
3. you don't have to worry about upgrades or support.

How Are These Connected?

Both Open Source and SaaS are the products of this new networked world.  One provides totally flexible and customizable platforms, the other provides highly customized and specific solutions that are ready to go.

The right mix for your business depends on a variety of factors.  Sometimes it is all custom development with Open Source.  Other times, it is simply selecting the right SaaS tool and getting you set up and trained on it.  Many times it is a integrated combination of these two that provides the maximum return at the lowest cost.