Value Creation using Open Source Software

Value Creation using Open Source Software - M.L. Luesak Chakrabandhu M.L. Luesak Chakrabandhu1

M.L. Luesak ChakrabandhuM.L. Luesak Chakrabandhu

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Knowing you

I am here today because ...

1) OSS, many of them are free, why don't I try ?

2) My proprietary system is so costly and I want it replaced.

3) OSS is a huge cost saving. I should consider OSS seriously for my IT strategy.

Don't quit.

Don't rush. You may need some parts of it.

Don't forget your BUSINESS STRATEGY


Open Source and Cost Saving

Free new softwareProprietary replacementLow upgrade costHigh securityStability

More user accessSpeed up processesBusiness flexibilityBigger projectLower project risks (testing)

Cost Saving View Value Creation View


S&P Value Creation Mapping

Resources/Time

Valu

e

Low hanging fruitsLow hanging fruits

Quick winQuick win Strategic winStrategic win

Money pitMoney pitUnnecessary migrationComplicate OSSObsolete OSS

Zero training paradigmEnterprise-wide integrationDecrease fixed costsAgile business

MySQL for POSMySQL datamartOpenOffice.orgE-Doc repository

Desktop applicationsMore Linux serversCMS (Joomla/Mambo)

Value Creation using Open Source Software - M.L. Luesak Chakrabandhu M.L. Luesak Chakrabandhu

S&P in Action

1 Users

2 IT Team

3 IT Platform

4 Projects

0 Resources

After working on objectives -> requirements , ...... unfortunately the next move is not to kick-off projects

Current skills, licenses (MA too), In-house development, data

What they ... have (in-use) -> love + should

Start simple but ASAP and non-stop

Must not have too many technologies

Quick Wins as part of future strategic winBites on Expandable Low Hanging Fruits


S&P Key DecisionsLinux will be the only major desktop OS-> FOSS to replace proprietary (e.g. office, utilities, multimedia)-> No new VB or Unix application development-> Web-based = favorite (PHP, Java) -> ERP upgrade, LAMP-> Mozilla FireFox is the selected browser-> Stop Windows purchase/upgrade (internal license transfer)

Number of technologies have to be limited-> MySQL (preferred) and Oracle (kept)-> Platform independent programming (LAMP, WAMP and Java)-> Inform vendors and system integrators


Financial Work on OpenOffice.org

1 Users

● Plenty of formula● No conversion problem● Same training

Minimum saving: 120 USD x 500 = 60K 120 USD x 500 = 60K (>2M THB)(>2M THB)


Mozilla Firefox Add-ons

1 Users

● Ease of use● Relax stuffs


CMS (Joomla)

2 IT Team

● No new skill needed● Little setup effort● Short time to value● Extensions


Linux – scary no more

2 IT Team

● Easy installation (Ubuntu)● Graphic interface● No network problem


AppServ – no rocket science

2 IT Team

● Easiest WAMP starter● Not just for PC testing


““Whether you believe you can do Whether you believe you can do a thing or not, you are right.”a thing or not, you are right.”

Henry FordHenry Ford


PHP “the language of choice”

3 IT Platform

● Faster development● Biggest developer group● Light weight -> pervasive● Any system● Most widely used in OSS

Average Annual Saving: 1M THB1M THB(at least 50% lower total development cost)

● Command line● PHP desktop application● A lot of code generators● Extensions in www.php.net

PHP: more value to unleashPHP: more value to unleash

Simple look complicate SCM system


Lotus Domino on 64-bit Linux

3 IT Platform

● Stable● Minimal virus problem

Saving: 10K (>300K THB)Annual saving: 15 USD x 500 = 7.5K (>250K THB)


MySQL Data Marts and POS

3 IT Platform

● Huge saving on license ● More than “good enough”● Linux and Windows● Low maintenance costs● Many apps & developers

Minimum saving: 200 USD x 500 = 100K 200 USD x 500 = 100K (>3.3M THB)(>3.3M THB)Annual saving: 15 USD x 500 = 7.5K 15 USD x 500 = 7.5K (>250K THB)(>250K THB)


E-Commerce on LAMP

4 Projects

● Low development costs● Hassle free

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ERP Upgrade to web-based system

4 Projects

● Centralized + Virtualized● Minimize service● Enable future migration

License saving: 4,000 USD4,000 USD(>130K THB)(>130K THB)Annual TCO saving: 12,000 USD12,000 USD(>400K THB)(>400K THB)


SCM Application on LAMP

4 Projects

● ERP integration● Highest flexibility● Handle huge transaction● Near real-time

CSF:CSF:““Cannot be easier”Cannot be easier”“In user's language”“In user's language”“No more no less”“No more no less”“Fool Proof”“Fool Proof”“1 click is costly”“1 click is costly”

Annual created value: 90,000 USD90,000 USD(>3M THB)(>3M THB)


E-Journal on WAMP

4 Projects

● Proprietary software● No “advance” feature

Investment saving: 32,800 USD32,800 USD(about 1.1M THB)(about 1.1M THB)

Annual paper saving: 86,000 USD86,000 USD(about 8,000 THB /day(about 8,000 THB /day>2.9M THB / year)>2.9M THB / year)


Virtualization and Open Source

VMware Host: Windows / Linux

VMware Guest:Windows / Ubutu / Redhat

Applications:InstallationVirtual Appliances


Invest in people development

Application developmentBringing in new technologies

Integrating OSS and other softwares


Synopsis

● Business objective first● Don't “research”, “live in the community”● OSS is a true “enabler”● “Open Source World has it” mindset● Free OSS not for zero investment● Cost saving grows with “user trust on OSS”

Business view


Synopsis

● Keep replacing “paid” desktop applications● Don't add more “proprietary” platform/infrastructure● OSS and Closed Source can co-exist/integrate● There still be good closed source investments● Dilemma on user interface ? Choose web● One main “In-House” programming language● Internal testing but buying service is not evil● Upgrade

Technical view


List of related keywordsLAMPUbuntuDebianCentOSRedhatLinux FoundationApache HTTP ServerMySQLPHPZendAppServphpMyAdmin

OSS IT ToolsWinbinderEclipsephpMyBackupWine

IT ToolsMySQL PHP GeneratorVMwareXenVirtual AppliancesrBuilderRealVNCCrossover


List of related keywords

Other OSSApache TomcatJoomlaMamboSugarCRM

Desktop OSSMozilla FirefoxMozilla ThunderbirdOpenOffice.orgChantraLexitron7-zipGIMPVirtual Magnifying GlassFileZillaPutty

EssentialSourceForgeNectecSipa


““Change before you have to.”Change before you have to.”

Jack WelchJack Welch


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S&P Syndicate Public Company LimitedS&P Syndicate Public Company Limited

Deputy Vice PresidentDeputy Vice PresidentBusiness DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentInformation Technology CenterInformation Technology Center

ContactContact++66 (0) 2 1851313 Ext. 16466 (0) 2 1851313 Ext. [email protected]@snpfood.com