“Open Source is the most significant all-encompassing and long-term trend that the software industry has seen since the early 1980's.”
The SHARE methodology, phase II: Putting Open Source to work
Are you ready to leverage Open Source?
Whether you need to adjust your internal IT processes to integrate Open Source, identify technologies that best fit your IT plans, train your team in architecting cutting-edge solutions using Open Development methodologies, participate in communities, or broker advice from leading resources, we can help you get the most out of your Open Source journey. Tap into our hands-on experience in Open Source implementation, configuration, and support; and gain insight into the best tools and information needed for optimum results.
Put Open Source to Work.
If your organization has already been exposed to Open Source and has the intention of leveraging the Open Source advantage, Sourcesense's structured services can help you streamline Open Source adoption and ensure maximum return on investment. The second step in the Sourcesense SHARE methodology provides various services that include:
Brokering Open Source
Leveraging long-standing relationships with key communities and industry leaders to provide the required insights and competence to successfully implement best-of-breed Open Source-based IT architectures.
Objectives: Connect clients with the organizations and communities relevant to its strategic goals.
Deliverables: Partner definitions and functional specifications. Finding the necessary resources across myriad industries and topic areas.
Process Review
Consulting engagement to analyze existing IT processes and management of other corporate assets interdependent upon the technology backbone.
Objectives: Ensure that relevant corporate process such as software evaluation, procurement, agreeable use policies, and Software Livecycle Management are up to date with Open Source-specific issues and propositions.
Deliverables: Detailed report containing stakeholder interviews and gap analysis. Suggestions for bridging the gaps.
Adoption Trail
Technical- and business team training that outlines the major challenges and opportunities stemming from Open Source implementation. Workflow, timelines, and scheduling models play a key role in planning a substantial, streamlined architectural migration or integration.
Objectives: Synchronize the technical team to perform against a structured Open Source adoption plan.
Deliverables: Various training packages available across the Open Source landscape, from widely-deployed flagship standards to emerging initiatives in their infancy. Contact us for more details and customized roadmaps.
Pilot Programs
Open Source components offer an enormous advantage in terms of efficiency, vendor lock-in reduction, adoption of flexible technologies able to adapt to the different needs of today'ss projects. Sourcesense's proven Pilot Programs help you choose the right components, design the correct architecture, implement solutions, and support them over time.
Objectives: Introduce collaborative development practices, monitor the development process across time and budget guidelines.
Deliverables: Supporting methodologies and quality assurance tools for proper oversight of the development process, while favoring communication between development teams.
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