The new features include an improved content management, multi-site management, extended multilingual management, a centralized administration site, and simplified options for public sites.
In terms of collaboration, version 6.5 offers a new notification center, filters for unread information, and enhancements for document management, co-editing, and video conferencing.
For community engagement, features such as time-limited actions and a customized dashboard have been added. Simultaneously, improvements in terms of accessibility and digital responsibility have been integrated.
Today marks the first anniversary of the WoM! The Meeds project was initiated in 2020 to tackle issues in the world of work. During the next two years, we researched and experimented, incorporated as a non-profit, laid out our vision in a whitepaper, launched the MEED token, released the Hubs software and finally bootstrapped the protocol. In this article, we’ll summarize the highlights of our first year at WoM.
#OSS usually does well in recession times. Why? Because companies look into cheaper solutions available to reduce their costs.
By the way, the greatest open-source success stories such as #RedHat or #JBoss happened following the dot-com crash in the 2000.
According to a recent survey from Red Hat, open-source software is steadily growing and is expected to outperform the proprietary software overall in the upcoming years.
Let’s see why open source is the smart choice in recession times!
1⃣ Reduce licensing costs
2⃣ Flexibility over the hosting options
3⃣ Interoperability
4⃣ No vendor lockin
5⃣ Greener, more sustainable option
The eXo platform is a comprehensive digital workplace and collaboration software solution that provides a range of features such as document management, social collaboration, knowledge management, and project management. It has been designed to provide a unified and intuitive user experience that helps organizations improve their productivity and streamline their workflows.
In terms of user satisfaction, eXo platform has received generally positive reviews for its ease of use, customization options, and robust feature set. The platform is known for its flexibility, allowing organizations to tailor it to their specific needs and integrate it with other systems.
One of the advantages of eXo platform is its open-source nature, which means that it can be customized and extended by developers to meet specific requirements. It also has a strong community of users and developers who contribute to its ongoing development and support.
Overall, eXo platform is a strong contender for organizations looking for a comprehensive digital workplace and collaboration solution that is flexible, scalable, and customizable.
There are several reasons why an open source alternative to Office 365 is needed:
Cost: Office 365 requires a subscription fee, which can be expensive for individuals and organizations with limited budgets. Open source alternatives, on the other hand, are often free or much less expensive.
Customizability: Open source software is often highly customizable, allowing users to modify the software to suit their needs. This can be especially important for businesses that need specific features or workflows.
Security: Because open source software is transparent and can be reviewed by anyone, it is generally considered to be more secure than closed-source software. This can be especially important for businesses dealing with sensitive data.
Compatibility: Open source software is often compatible with a wide range of platforms and devices, allowing users to work on their preferred operating system or device.
Community: Open source software is developed and maintained by a community of developers and users who are often passionate about the software. This can lead to a more engaged and supportive user community, with a wealth of resources and support available.
The new Codenvy is a game changer and everybody benefits.
Codenvy allows any developer to code, build, debug, run, and share any application on top of any software stack that runs in Docker, all from the browser without downloading anything on the desktop.
This is a total game changer, and will have a deep impact in the software industry:
- It will change the way developers discover and learn new technologies.
- It will change the way software vendors promote APIs and SDKs.
- It will change the way cloud development environments are managed by DevOps.
- It will change the way developers collaborate while building apps.
- It will change the way developers exchange with QA teams.
- It will change the way support teams interact with their customers.
- It will change the way Open Source projects manage their communities.
Exo IDE, an environment for coding, building, and debugging apps in the cloud, just revealed new features and partnerships, all designed to make developers and their teams more productive.
Here are the top 5 announcements:
- Smart project creation and deployment for Java, Spring, Ruby, Python and PHP apps.
- JRebel integration that saves minutes on every deploy.
- Added AppFog deployment to the existing supported PaaS list, in addition to AWS, CloudBees, Google App Engine, Heroku and OpenShift.