Open Source Development

In a business context, software flexibility is about being able to choose solutions suitable for the needs of the target users.  In our view, this flexibility really means business flexibility, so when the requirements of the business change, solutions should not be unreasonably constrained by software.  One way for a business to obtain this flexibility, is to leverage best-of-breed solutions for particular components within an architectural framework that meets the requirements.  This practice will help businesses avoid getting locked-in to a particular supplier solution, ultimately leading to costly levels of dependency.  Business users are positioned to obtain long-term flexibility through the careful choice of standards, as well as vigilance to ensure that freedom from a dependency on proprietary solutions is maintained in critical business areas.  Open Source solutions are strong on adherence to standards while helping businesses mitigate against vendor lock-in when they are chosen as core infrastructure components.

Bottom line - Open-source software can be tailored for the way you do business.  It is typically within the resources of all but the smallest companies to leverage open source software to suit their own specific business needs.  Open source software can lower barriers to entry into new markets, while providing greater value in an environment that allows for increased participation and competition. Additionally, the effects of open source solutions are advantageous with benefits ranging from lower costs to simplified management to superior software.

Coaction Group has a development team with extensive experience in developing applications using open source technologies such as Java, J2EE and PHP, to name a few.  Our team has successfully developed various applications from eCommerce, portals, intranet & extranet solutions and content management systems (CMS) across multiple industries.  We have also developed Internet applications supporting current market trends in the areas of  Web 2.0 and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).

Areas of Expertise

• Java, JSP, Ajax, JQuery, Perl
• PHP, CGI, ASP, ASP.Net, Smarty
• Apache/Tomcat, WebLogic, IBM WebSphere
• XML, XHTML, CSS, Web Services
• MySQL, MS SQL, PostreSQL