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Nov. 17, 2008

Cover Story

The Open Source Enterprise: Its Time Has Come
The problems that made open source code impractical for many businesses are falling away. Add in the 'cheaper' factor, and this should get interesting.

Collaboration Is At The Heart Of Open Source Content Management
Drupal conquers new territory in content management for the Web, while Alfresco makes collaboration and interoperability the keystones of its enterprise content management platform.

Open Source BI Still Fighting For Its Share
With growing capabilities in a strong segment, vendors are looking past developer markets to business end users.

Open Source SOA Requires Expertise
New tools cost less and handle tasks with ease, but commercial players are easier to use.

There's More To Open Source Net Management Apps Than Cost Savings
Staff expertise is needed, because installation and support can be an adventure.

Green IT Evolutionary Handbook

For all the talk, green IT best practices are in short supply. Here�s a look at ways to demonstrate ROI and bring about green behaviors that work.

By Terry Sweeney