Best Use of Open Source Technology

Awards the best commercial software or services solution developed from source code in either the public domain or licensed according to an open source license. Includes operating systems, databases, applications, management, networking, etc. Emphasis is placed on innovative use of open source technologies which either build or significantly enhance a new or existing open source community, and/or leverage an innovative business model built from open source technologies.

Products nominated here are eligible for the Best Information Management Solution, Best IT/Network Management Solution, Best Mobile Solution, Best On-Demand Solution and Best Operations Management Solution supercategories.

CollabNet Subversion Edge 1.1 - CollabNet

SubVersion Edge is an enterprise-ready distribution of Subversion, the world’s leading version control and software configuration management tool for distributed teams. It’s a certified stack that combines Subversion, Apache Web server, and ViewVC with a powerful, Web-based management interface that greatly simplifies installation, administration, use and governance of the entire software stack.

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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.5 - Red Hat, Inc.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux is the leading platform for open source computing. It is sold on a per system annual subscription basis that provides continuous value, including updates, upgrades, support, maintenance, certification, ecosystem, etc. . Red Hat Enterprise Linux couples the innovation of open source technology with the stability of a true enterprise-class platform.

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Sugar 6 - SugarCRM, Inc.

Sugar 6 makes CRM simple. The landmark release from SugarCRM adds an entirely new, modernized web 2.0 user experience, as well as greater multi-tasking and social media management tools. Sugar 6 empowers all types of business users to gain greater insight into their work life, and increase productivity and connect with associates and customers in new and exciting ways.

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