Limerick City Council

Open Source in Practice

Mihai BilaucaHead of ICT (A)

25 January 2011

It's all about options

So we can be in a negotiating position

Zentyal (eBox)

● Integrates LDAP, File share, Mail, Proxy, Antivirus● Unique Administration UI for all modules● Synchronization with Active Directory● Open Configuration Templates● 24/7 Support● Reliance on one supplier?

Authentication

389 Directory Server● Open LDAP● Active Directory Synchronization● Replication on multiple instances

Open Office

● Easy replacement for MS Office● UI more similar to Office 2003● Mail merge somewhat different to Office● Export to PDF● Good Training from IPA

● Images may inadvertently be resized?● Spelling for English Ireland?● Organizational Structure module?

Mail● Zarafa

– Outlook like UI (easy sell)

– Browser independent

– Remote wipe for mobile devices

– Shared calendars

– No Save as option?

● Egroupware– Good group-ware features: document repository,

case management, blogs, etc.

– Easy to import data in and out

– Basic UI, hard sell

Challenges

● Defining a Clear and Precise goal● Mindset change, Organizational culture● Senior Management Commitment● Document File Format● IT Staff Knowledge of IT● Common approach by other LA and Public Bodies● Deciding the Right tools for the Right people

Questions