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Open Source Software

Open Source Software has become more than a buzz word – it is a way of doing business. The demand for Open Source technology is growing exponentially, because it makes to you, the customer, three important promises:
• Easy to use
• Inexpensive to maintain
• Total control

But how do you navigate the many technologies, options and risks that Open Source represents to your organization? We can help.

Carr Systems work with a number of Open Source programming languages, content management systems, platforms, and application development frameworks, including Drupal, Joomla, PHP, MySQL, Drupal Gardens, and Google Sites.

See what Open Source can do for you. Take a look at our focus areas of expertise, or check out samples of our work.

Samples of Our Open Source Work

Areas of Expertise

Custom Software Development

Our goal with every custom project is to utilize industry standard technology platforms and software development best practices so that you are not dependent on a vendor when the project is done. We leave you with the tools to succeed.

Our consultants manage all phases of custom software development projects – requirements analysis, design, prototyping, development and release. We work with all leading programming languages and development platforms, including Open Source, because it is important to match your needs with the right solution.

We learn your business, understand your need, and discuss a variety of approaches to getting the work done. For example, there are a number of mature development models that can be used to manage the process and minimize risk to your organization – Rapid, Agile, Waterfall, Institutional. Knowing what methodology is right for your project is an important step in any successful development project.

Our custom development projects have included:

  • Asset management systems
  • Incident tracking
  • Charity record systems
  • Data warehousing
  • Document management
  • eCommerce
  • iPhone apps
  • Portals
  • Rapid prototypes
  • SaaS platforms
  • Websites, widgets, and more!

Learn more here, and then visit our Showroom.

Open Source Software

All software has source code. If you don't own your code, you may not own your business.

More and more companies, nonprofits, and government organizations are turning to Open Source solutions. The benefits of Open Source are clear: Easy to use. Inexpensive to maintain. Total control.

At Carr Systems, we utilize a variety of Open Source programming languages, databases, and technologies to deliver superior solutions to our customers. Drupal, PHP, MySQL, and Linux are the most common. Using the right Open Source technologies to develop a customer's application also means that we leave the customer in total control of their technology when we are finished. Why be tethered to a software company's proprietary technologies when you don't have to?

Our Open Source projects have included research portals, intranets, business intelligence applications, CRM, widgets, mobility, and of course, websites. Learn more about these solutions; check out this example of our work.

Prototypes

Delivering new applications isn't easy. Deadlines are short, budgets are tight, expectations are high, and stress levels are even higher. Whether a mature company needs to test a new product, or a start-up is in a hurry to get to market, you need an experienced partner to help you through the process of rapid prototype delivery.

Our experience with prototypes comes from being on both sides of the challenge – building new product for customers and managing startup technology companies in the midst of go-to-market execution. We understand the balance between process and execution. And we understand how to take that successful prototype to production-ready release.

We have the experience, knowledge, and temperament to help you succeed with your new idea. Check out this example of our work.

SaaS Platforms

SaaS platforms have become commonplace in today's business arena. The ability to sign up for a service and start using it within minutes is compelling. If your service delivery model is SaaS, however, then you are aware of the challenges.

What is the upgrade path? When does a new feature request represent an opportunity to expand my platform versus a drain on resources? Does my business need an API to allow code extension and integration? Can a knowledgeable software partner help expand my platform and grow my business? What about mobility? These are all great questions, and we have experience on all sides of the SaaS model - selling it, supporting, integrating with it, building custom systems, and more.

If you are a startup and need to test a SaaS model, don't over-invest in technology. Get to market quickly with an Open Source system using an application framework like Drupal. Test your business plan before blowing your IT budget!

You can read this example of our work. To learn more about our SaaS capabilities, visit our showroom or contact us. We can help!