New business drivers 'such as lower cost of communication' are ushering in the next wave in ubiquitous access to people, communications resources and applications through Open Source-based collaboration and communications
According to Gartner, Worldwide revenue from standalone open source software reached $1.8 billion in 2006. This revenue will reach $5.8 billion in 2011, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26% from 2006 to 2011.*
Open Source-based solutions drive business value and productivity by offering flexibility unlike proprietary based solutions, empowering organizations to create advanced communication solutions at one third of the price of proprietary systems. Open Source IP-PBX systems and Open Source applications, combined with off-the-shelf SIP phones and gateways, deliver the industry's most cost-effective, flexible and powerful IP PBX solution to the market.
Why CollaborationPoint OpenSource? Westcon’s CollaborationPoint OpenSource provides resellers with a focused approach to address the technological complexity, resource requirements and solution expertise necessary to exploit the growing open source market. With hard-hitting solutions, services and an integrated go-to-market approach, Westcon’s CollaborationPoint program offers a range of complete programs that allow resellers to capture the budgets and projects in place today for open source solutions.
Westcon’s Reseller Sales Enablement Cycle is an expanded value forward approach spanning the sales cycle from Preparation to Implementation. We have built strategic partnerships with IP communication vendors, specialists and providers to help you at every stage. In each key area we offer products, selling tools, technical expertise, integration support and financial services. We help you position your business effectively, build an open source presence, generate product awareness and drive sales revenue.
To expand your opportunities, customers and revenue, Westcon designed this site to help you take advantage of the opportunities today. Drive business value by choosing the solutions you want to approach your customers with based on the differentiation and strength of your unique value proposition. Take advantage of our resources by working and engaging with the Open Source Team here at Westcon.
