Industry adoption of linux is mature

Linux is already in prime time. Based on three decades of software evolution, Linux is a mission-critical operating system that can provide the 24x7 reliability and robustness that meets the needs of a broad range of industries.

Time is money. In a professional services firm, every disruption of services - from software viruses, daily spam and even unexpected server reboots - has a direct effect upon the bottom line. For a firm that provides business services, network continuity equates to service availability - a direct contributor to profit. In this results-driven environment, Linux has a compelling story to tell.

Linux and Open Source Software applications have a proven track record in delivering mission-critical 24x7 business services. The Linux operating system is proven highly reliable and stable, fine-tuned and fire-tested and has a global Linux developer community. On this highly robust platform, specialist Open Source Software applications provide a broad diversity of functionality that enables business to better meet productivity, service and profit objectives.

OpenEra works with business services firms that have turned to Linux and Open Source Software for the secure, stable and successful software systems they need to deliver real business results.

Production runs are mission-critical for manufacturers. Unplanned downtime due to network disruption can incur a heavy expense as your staff stands still, production runs stop and delivery deadlines are missed. Manufacturers are understandably wary of the technology treadmill, in which constant cost and disruption are the price they pay for proprietary technology.

Stability and reliability are the seals of Linux and Open Source Software. Linux does not even require you to restart your server after a software upgrade. Linux provides manufacturers with a mission-critical production system that can run for years without stopping. Linux also offers automatic failover backup servers, so the production line doesn't miss a beat if there is a problem. Linux also contains comprehensive remote administration capabilities which speed up support response times as well as lowering its cost.

OpenEra deploys Linux and Open Source Software to provide manufacturers with the 24x7 dependability that they require for their operations.

Risk is a dirty word to accountants. The risk of unplanned network downtime, particularly when a financial system is accepting live transactions, is a constant concern for financial managers. This risk increases exponentially with each system change to operating software, to application and to hardware - the constant technology treadmill for purchasers of proprietary software.

Linux and Open Source Software remove the risk of technology disruption by offering a technology platform that is exposed to peer review by expert programmers around the world. Linux offers a wide range of accounting software products for businesses that range from backroom operations to multinational organisations. Linux-based accounting systems can be accessed from Windows as well as Linux workstations, providing the flexibility for businesses that are evolving gradually to Linux.

OpenEra has the experience to enable your firm to avoid common pitfalls in the adoption of Linux and position you to extract maximum return from your investment.

Engineering, by the nature of its outcomes, is precise. Its extensive analytical activities require absolute certainty. Linux and Open Source Software can run purpose-built engineering applications on a server, accessed by easy-to-use software running on commodity PCs. This provides an excellent way to manage workflows because of the stability, speed, simplicity, portability and flexibility of the platform. Linux stands out because of its price/performance benefits.

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