Open Source Software for the Enterprise Web Conference

In a free Xtalks webinar on Wednesday, October 11, 2006, 11:00am-1:00pm. Ari Jaaksi, Director, Open Source Software Operations, Nokia and Joseph D. Foran, Director of Information Technology, FSW, Inc will be examining open source software’s place in the enterprise.

(PRWEB) October 5, 2006 -- Xtalks is pleased to present the Open Source Software for the Enterprise web seminar.

There is still time to register for free at: http://xtalks.com/opensrc2.ashx

One of the most important aspects of Open Source Software is the huge community of highly skilled developers throughout the world working to create and build software quickly and efficiently.

More companies are migrating parts of their infrastructure to open source software. IT executives need software that is more flexible, customizable, open, robust, and efficient as well as less expensive from a total cost of ownership point of view.

Migrating to OSS is the best option to reducing the total costs of ownership of an IT system due to the suppression of most licensing costs and reduction of costs related to system administration. IT executives need to monitor and manage the development process carefully to ensure the developers are acting appropriately.

Take away points include:

• Has OSS become part of the main stream? Should you migrate to OSS?

• Evaluating risks and benefits of adapting and using OSS

• Interoperability of implemented proprietary software and OSS

• Impact of patent legislation on using OSS

Registration for the event is currently open and free at: http://xtalks.com/opensrc2.ashx

About Our Sponsors:

OpenLogic provides software, stacks and commercial support to help enterprises manage and maximize open source technologies. Our flagship product, OpenLogic Enterprise, includes a library of 150 certified open source solutions and a suite of management applications to enforce open source policies and deploy customized open source stacks. www.openlogic.com

Virtuas Open Source Solutions is the premier provider of enterprise-level support services for widely-adopted open source software such as Apache Geronimo, Tomcat, Spring and Hibernate. Since 1999, Virtuas has provided the Global 2000 with world-class enterprise software solutions. For more information about Virtuas, please visit http://www.virtuas.com/.

JBoss, a division of Red Hat, is the global leader in open source middleware software, combining enterprise-class JEMS open source software with the industry's leading services and tools to provide simply a better way to transform your business to SOA. Red Hat, the world’s leading open source and Linux provider, is headquartered in Raleigh, NC, with satellite offices spanning the globe. http://www.jboss.com

MySQL: With headquarters in Sweden and the United States -- and operations around the world -- MySQL AB supports both open source values and corporate customers' needs in a profitable, sustainable business. For more information about MySQL, please visit http://www.mysql.com

Media Partners:

Government Technology: www.govtech.net

CXO: http://www.cxoamerica.com/

Network World: www.networkworld.com

eBizQ: http://www.ebizq.net/

PR Web: http://www.prweb.com/

Reverse Logistics: www.reverselogisticsassociation.org

Software Magazine: http://www.myswmag.com/.

About Xtalks

Xtalks brings industry experts to executives’ desktops around the world in a web-based information network that provides insight into breaking business issues through interactive digital web conferences. Xtalks web conferences allow anyone with interest in a particular topic to participate in a web meeting by synchronizing their desktop computer and phone alongside industry experts. Xtalks is part of The Honeycomb Worldwide Group of Companies.

Honeycomb Worldwide creates peer-to-peer business-oriented social networking communities, connecting senior level executives by delivering content through new and established media channels. www.honeycombworldwide.com

For more information on this conference or Xtalks in general, or to enquire about speaking opportunities or sponsoring future events, visit www.xtalks.com or contact Karen Anderson, Chief Marketing Officer, at 312-977-1166.

Register for free at http://xtalks.com/opensrc2.ashx

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