Open Xchange gets $9 million in funding - bit-tech.net Forums

CardJoe · 4th Nov 2008, 10:04

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/11...n-in-funding/1

Open Xchange, an open-source equivalent to Microsoft Exchange Server, has secured an additional $9 million in funding to add to its first-round $8.8 million.

B3CK · 4th Nov 2008, 11:26

The sky is falling!

No really it is, I see lots of open source coming through the sky.

proxess · 4th Nov 2008, 11:44

This definitely is the right direction.

johnmustrule · 4th Nov 2008, 20:14

I don't think buisnesses will switch, I think it's Microsofts tech support and the insurance of that, wich keeps costomers coming. You don't get that security with openoffice.

steveo_mcg · 4th Nov 2008, 21:16

This has nowt to do with open office, businesses are tied to MS because of the general fear of trying something different. Most large companies have foss somewhere in the business and more than one linux provider has made a very good business by selling the kind of insurance companies want and its not the kind of thing your thinking off.

[USRF]Obiwan · 5th Nov 2008, 10:35

All the open source stuff is very bad for business, jobs and all other things related to that. In the end its a worldwide disaster to happen, when we all use free open source software, company's go bust, no more employments, no more income, no more consumers shopping for stuff, more company's go bust, like supermarkets and such.

Just like people who think oil is evil for the environment and want all oil banned from their lives and go "green" but these short minded green fools forget that oil is used in EVERYTHING from food to medical stuff. and not ONLY as fuel. Morons...

RTT · 5th Nov 2008, 10:57

Obiwan that's a very narrow minded view. Don't forget you're using the internet which is largely powered by open source software and just look how many businesses and jobs that is responsible for.

How is it a bad thing if a business that may currently suffer from less-than-par resources suddenly has an option available for a fraction of the cost? Big companies will still pay for Exchange (etc) because they need the support and reliability that comes with it. They need someone to ring at 3AM to say "help, we're screwed right now". And, of course, new businesses will spring up who offer support on the open source software - just like RedHat & Ubuntu are doing. Plus, if it gets big, you'll find it'll be picked up by a big company like Sun who will provide jobs for the developers. It's not all bad, far from it

steveo_mcg · 5th Nov 2008, 12:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by RTT

Obiwan that's a very narrow minded view.
*Snip*

I took him as being sarcastic, maybe i'm just an optimist.

RTT · 5th Nov 2008, 12:49

Haha, well if he was being sarcy then he got me good and proper

[USRF]Obiwan · 10th Nov 2008, 07:55

All my post are mostly sarcastic. Its my type of humor. But next time i will sign off with a

smile so you will know what mood i am

fantastic dan · 27th Oct 2009, 15:21

Have any of you used or looked at Open Exchange? It's not free. Granted from what I can see it's cheaper than exchange when you factor in CALs but it's still going to be reasonably pricey to impliment. Open Exchange are going to need to show a mighty good ROI reduction and a bulletproof migration plan if they want to drag people away from exchange. It's a tier 1 application for many companies where cost of down time per hour is 6 figures plus.

I'd say their best bet is to look to smaller rather than larger shops where they will be more flexible in their groupware requirements.

Edit: Wow, didn't realise I was bringing up such an old thread. This was on the front page?

4th Nov 2008, 10:04	#1
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4th Nov 2008, 11:26	#2
B3CK Supermodder Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 352	The sky is falling! No really it is, I see lots of open source coming through the sky. __________________ "God loves stupid people, that is why he made so many of them." My best friend at M$ Tech support.

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4th Nov 2008, 20:14	#4
johnmustrule Supermodder Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 345	I don't think buisnesses will switch, I think it's Microsofts tech support and the insurance of that, wich keeps costomers coming. You don't get that security with openoffice. __________________ "Your belief, unfortunately, is no endorsement of truth"

4th Nov 2008, 21:16	#5
steveo_mcg What owl? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3,980	This has nowt to do with open office, businesses are tied to MS because of the general fear of trying something different. Most large companies have foss somewhere in the business and more than one linux provider has made a very good business by selling the kind of insurance companies want and its not the kind of thing your thinking off. __________________ No boom today, boom tomorrow... there's always a boom tomorrow.

5th Nov 2008, 10:35	#6
[USRF]Obiwan Ultramodder Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,218	All the open source stuff is very bad for business, jobs and all other things related to that. In the end its a worldwide disaster to happen, when we all use free open source software, company's go bust, no more employments, no more income, no more consumers shopping for stuff, more company's go bust, like supermarkets and such. Just like people who think oil is evil for the environment and want all oil banned from their lives and go "green" but these short minded green fools forget that oil is used in EVERYTHING from food to medical stuff. and not ONLY as fuel. Morons... __________________ Mascleta: "The most accurate simulation of thunder, humans can simulate..." The answer is 42, so... whats the question again? If you know what 'Peek' and 'Poke' represents, then you are probably as old as me. Last edited by [USRF]Obiwan; 10th Nov 2008 at 07:56.

5th Nov 2008, 10:57	#7
RTT bwarp Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Berkshire Posts: 12,982	Obiwan that's a very narrow minded view. Don't forget you're using the internet which is largely powered by open source software and just look how many businesses and jobs that is responsible for. How is it a bad thing if a business that may currently suffer from less-than-par resources suddenly has an option available for a fraction of the cost? Big companies will still pay for Exchange (etc) because they need the support and reliability that comes with it. They need someone to ring at 3AM to say "help, we're screwed right now". And, of course, new businesses will spring up who offer support on the open source software - just like RedHat & Ubuntu are doing. Plus, if it gets big, you'll find it'll be picked up by a big company like Sun who will provide jobs for the developers. It's not all bad, far from it __________________ This post is non-negotiable. All terms and conditions apply. Arguing on the internet is like competing in the special Olympics. Even if you win you're still a retard.

5th Nov 2008, 12:49	#9
RTT bwarp Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Berkshire Posts: 12,982	Haha, well if he was being sarcy then he got me good and proper __________________ This post is non-negotiable. All terms and conditions apply. Arguing on the internet is like competing in the special Olympics. Even if you win you're still a retard.

10th Nov 2008, 07:55	#10
[USRF]Obiwan Ultramodder Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,218	All my post are mostly sarcastic. Its my type of humor. But next time i will sign off with a smile so you will know what mood i am __________________ Mascleta: "The most accurate simulation of thunder, humans can simulate..." The answer is 42, so... whats the question again? If you know what 'Peek' and 'Poke' represents, then you are probably as old as me.

27th Oct 2009, 15:21	#11
fantastic dan Supermodder Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: lollipop lane Posts: 548	Have any of you used or looked at Open Exchange? It's not free. Granted from what I can see it's cheaper than exchange when you factor in CALs but it's still going to be reasonably pricey to impliment. Open Exchange are going to need to show a mighty good ROI reduction and a bulletproof migration plan if they want to drag people away from exchange. It's a tier 1 application for many companies where cost of down time per hour is 6 figures plus. I'd say their best bet is to look to smaller rather than larger shops where they will be more flexible in their groupware requirements. Edit: Wow, didn't realise I was bringing up such an old thread. This was on the front page? Last edited by fantastic dan; 27th Oct 2009 at 15:33.