IT automation of small businesses based on open source software
cost of building IT systems for small and medium-sized businesses from 13 000 rubles
Most small and medium business spending unjustified amounts to IT support uses a customized artisanal information system , exposing your business to great danger. Most executives of small and medium-sized enterprises are not even aware that they are available system-level medium-sized business for relatively little money on the basis of free software (OSS). At the same time, the effect of such solutions can enhance the effectiveness and safety of your business at times. Information system security and performance that is based only on trust in employees, may be fatal for the business.
Features information system based on open source software
Internet Gateway
Basic needs of small business - a stable and secure connection to the Internet. Also, it is sometimes necessary to remote access to the information stored in the office. Sometimes you need to connect information systems in different offices. But few know that all this can be accomplished by using inexpensive equipment or server operating system from a family of UNIX.
Most small and medium businesses use the services of an ISP or hostinogovoy companies that also offer e-mail. Be objective - this solution is not the most convenient and effective because they do not have adequate protection against spam and does not allow employees to manage mailboxes.
Given this, we use services that are managed can make a fully automated. In addition, there is a decent spam protection , and you no longer have to waste your time searching for business letters of spamnyh posts.
Telephony
Most small and medium-sized businesses use their analog telephone stations that solve their needs in communication. However, if the business starts to grow, there is a need for new equipment and laying of additional lines of communication, then there is a need for additional cash injections into the IT infrastructure. On the other hand, VoIP (ah-pee telephony) is devoid of these shortcomings, since it is completely scalable and allows the company to grow unhindered, easily add new extensions.
File storage
Work in any company associated with the exchange and storage of information. It often happens that valuable information is lost for lack of a centralized file storage. Or is information representing a trade secret becomes public knowledge because of lack of differentiation of access rights. Centralized storage with a common, structured file system, and customized access privileges plays a crucial role in enhancing the safety and effectiveness of your business. Connected to the server multifunction product (MFP) is a network printer / scanner.
Centralized Authorization
Most managers understands what the employee can be given the keys to a room, but it completely ignores the same mechanism in the information system. Due to the centralized authentication system, you can separate the access rights of your employees to your company file.
About other opportunities
Besides all that we have listed, there are a number of opportunities, implementation of which may positively affect the efficiency of the enterprise, such as joint calendars, shared address / phone books, the knowledge base.