Executive Resource Center

Enterprises of all sizes and verticals are choosing JEMS (JBoss Enterprise Middleware Suite) for their middleware needs. Chances are, your organization may already be using JBoss products in some capacity. JBoss has created this resource center at the request of many managers and executives with existing customers, to help you understand the specific issues and benefits of Professional Open Source at the business level.

The resources compiled here are organized by the types of issues of interest to managers and decision makers. If you do not find what you are looking for here, please contact us.

 

 

Understanding the Financial Benefits of Open Source - Whitepaper	» This document is designed to assist prospective customers understand the true cost savings potential of using open source software, and can help companies more easily put together justification cases for using open source (including JEMS) in their enterprise. Click here to download files (you must be registered and logged in).
Total Cost of Ownership Calculator	» Designed for use in conjunction with the Financial Benefits whitepaper, this tool will allow you to conduct your own cost analysis based on real-life costs . Click here to download files (you must be registered and logged in). (Microsoft Excel or Compatible Spreadsheet Software Required. )

 

Customers	» JEMS products are marketshare leaders in middleware usage, with an estimated 15,000 companies currently using JEMS in production environments. Our Subscription customer base is large and growing rapidly; some of these are highlighted on our customer page. » As you progress in your evaluation process, our account management teams have access to additional information to assist with any requests for references. Please contact us if you have questions about existing customers.
Partners	» The vibrant and extensive Certified Partner ecosystem that JBoss provides means that executives and IT management can experience complete flexibility with their open source middleware strategy. To search for specific partners or find out more about what this valuable program offers, visit the JBoss Certified Partner Program page.
Open Source Catching On in Travel Industry	» "A 'perfect storm' of forces is converging that will lead open source to dominate the information technology systems of the travel industry by 2007….” Brian R. Hook, LinuxInsider. June 1, 2005.
Liberté, Egalité Linux	» Paul Hirons looks at the recent decision of France's Tax Ministry to adopt the Open Source approach. As seen in Government IT. September 2004.

The Total Economic Impact of JBoss Application Server Support Services from JBoss, Inc.	» Forrester Research reports on the comprehensive ROI demonstrated by enterprise adoption of Professional Open Source, October 2004.
Open Source Dominates Java Landscape	» BZ Research survey shows JBoss most widely deployed application server. Yvonne Lee, SD Times. January 1, 2005.
Positions 2005: Open-Source Solutions Will Restructure the Software Industry	» Gartner's Position: Open-source software is a catalyst that will restructure the industry, producing higher-quality software at lower cost. It won't destroy industry giants such as IBM and Microsoft, but it will revolutionize software markets by moving revenue streams to services and support, and away from license fees. Mark Driver, Gartner. February 23, 2005.

The ROI of Open Source	» Discussion on how open source software provides ROI beyond the basic operating system level. Specific example of ABB saving $1.1 million per year by switching to JBoss. Bernard Golden, CIO Magazine, online. June 15, 2005.
Open Wallets for Open Source Software	» “Despite being burned once, venture capitalists see fresh opportunities in start-ups that make open-source software.” Gary Rivlin, The New York Times. April 27, 2005.
Market position counts more with open source	» “Once you become dominant among open-source contenders, IT attention divides between you versus a proprietary supplier, not between you and the closest open-source alternative.” Charles Babcock, InformationWeek Windows Weblog. March 4, 2005.
Industry Outlook 2005--Information Technology	» "Software: Expect the Giants to Stay Sluggish." Jim Kerstetter and Steve Hamm, Business Week. January 10, 2005.

Angels in the Architecture	» Ameritrade leverages JBoss federated project, JGroups, for horizontal scalability. Carol Weismann, SD Times. December 1, 2004.
Hands-On: Is JBoss Ready for Your Enterprise?	» 6 step assessment of JBoss' maturity and enterprise readiness. Written by Bernard Golden. Integration Developer News. August 28, 2004.