📊 Case Studies
Real open-source implementations delivering measurable results. From Fortune 500 companies to government agencies, see how organizations save millions while gaining freedom from vendor lock-in.
Industries We Transform
Healthcare
HIPAA-compliant solutions with patient data protection and regulatory compliance
Financial Services
High-availability systems with strict SLAs and security requirements
Education
Scalable platforms supporting research, collaboration, and student services
Government
Compliance-focused solutions with transparency and cost efficiency
Healthcare Case Studies
HIPAA-compliant open-source solutions protecting patient data while reducing costs
Oracle Database Migration - Healthcare Provider
Challenge: $3.2M annual Oracle licensing for patient records system with complex stored procedures
Solution: Migrated to PostgreSQL with encrypted partitions and automated compliance reporting
Result: 92% cost reduction ($2.95M annual savings), 2x query performance improvement, maintained 100% HIPAA compliance
$2.95M SavedMediaWiki Knowledge Management - Healthcare Network
Challenge: Medical protocols scattered across multiple systems and formats, slow information retrieval
Solution: HIPAA-compliant MediaWiki with approval workflows, audit trails, and role-based access
Result: 40% faster protocol updates, 99.9% compliance audit scores, improved patient care quality
40% FasterNextCloud Private Cloud - Medical Practice (250 Users)
Challenge: $45,000/year Google Workspace + Dropbox contracts with patient data privacy concerns
Solution: Self-hosted NextCloud with HIPAA compliance, encryption, and automated backups
Result: $135,000 saved over 3 years, complete patient data control, enhanced privacy protection
$135K SavedApache Solr Search - Healthcare Knowledge Management
Challenge: 10,000 medical documents across multiple systems, manual searches taking hours
Solution: Apache Solr with medical terminology support, semantic search, and HIPAA-compliant indexing
Result: 90% faster information retrieval, improved patient care quality, reduced diagnostic time
90% FasterVoIP Solutions - Multi-Location Medical Practice
Challenge: $12,000/month phone bills across 5 locations with poor call quality and patient routing issues
Solution: Unified Asterisk system with PoE phones, integrated patient call routing, and emergency protocols
Result: $120,000 annual savings, 50% improvement in call handling efficiency, better patient experience
$120K SavedWeb Content Management - Healthcare Web Platform
Challenge: Multi-location healthcare system needed unified web presence with patient portals and compliance
Solution: Drupal multisite with integrated patient portals, HIPAA-compliant content management, and mobile optimization
Result: 200% increase in online patient engagement, unified brand experience, improved patient satisfaction
200% EngagementFinancial Services Case Studies
High-availability, secure solutions meeting strict financial industry requirements
Oracle Database Migration - Financial Services
Challenge: Oracle RAC for trading platform with strict SLAs and $4.8M annual licensing costs
Solution: PostgreSQL with Patroni HA, streaming replication, and real-time failover capabilities
Result: 99.999% uptime achieved, $4.5M saved annually, improved transaction processing speed
99.999% UptimeNextCloud Private Cloud - Law Firm (100 Users)
Challenge: $38,400/year Office 365 + OneDrive subscriptions with client confidentiality concerns
Solution: Self-hosted NextCloud with attorney-client privilege protection, secure document sharing, and audit trails
Result: $115,000 saved over 3 years, attorney-client privilege protected, enhanced security
$115K SavedEducation Case Studies
Scalable educational platforms supporting learning, research, and collaboration
MediaWiki Implementation - Research University
Challenge: Research collaboration across departments and external partners with scattered documentation
Solution: Semantic MediaWiki with advanced permissions, data visualization, and cross-departmental workflows
Result: 200% increase in cross-departmental research projects, improved knowledge sharing, enhanced collaboration
200% IncreaseNextCloud Private Cloud - Private School (500 Users)
Challenge: $90,000/year Google Education + additional storage with student data privacy concerns
Solution: Self-hosted NextCloud with student data privacy, FERPA compliance, and educational integrations
Result: $270,000 saved over 3 years, enhanced student privacy protection, better data control
$270K SavedGovernment Case Studies
Transparent, cost-effective solutions meeting public sector compliance requirements
Content Management - Government Records Management
Challenge: 2 million documents across 15 departments needed centralized management and compliance tracking
Solution: Custom records management system with automated retention, legal hold capabilities, and compliance reporting
Result: 90% reduction in compliance audit time, $500K annual savings in storage costs, improved transparency
$500K SavedEnterprise & Manufacturing Case Studies
Large-scale implementations supporting complex business operations
MediaWiki Implementation - Fortune 500 Manufacturing
Challenge: 50,000 employees across 20 countries needed unified documentation and knowledge sharing
Solution: Multi-language MediaWiki with custom workflows, mobile optimization, and global deployment
Result: 85% reduction in training time, 300% increase in knowledge reuse, improved operational efficiency
85% ReductionApache Solr Search - E-commerce Product Discovery
Challenge: 500,000 products with poor search conversion, customers unable to find desired items
Solution: Intelligent Solr search with faceted navigation, autocomplete, personalization, and A/B testing
Result: 45% increase in search-to-purchase conversion, 60% higher revenue per visitor, improved customer satisfaction
45% Conversion BoostVoIP Solutions - Manufacturing Facility
Challenge: Factory floor communications with security integration requirements and emergency response needs
Solution: PoE phone deployment with surveillance integration, zone paging, and emergency notification systems
Result: 40% faster emergency response, integrated security and communications, improved worker safety
40% Faster ResponseDigital Asset Management - Marketing Agency
Challenge: Creative assets scattered across multiple systems, difficult collaboration with clients and teams
Solution: Comprehensive DAM with client portals, automated workflows, brand management, and creative collaboration tools
Result: 50% faster creative delivery, 75% reduction in asset search time, improved client satisfaction
50% FasterNextCloud Private Cloud - Commercial Property Portfolio
Challenge: 25 buildings across business park needed unified network, file sharing, and security systems
Solution: Inter-building mesh network with integrated NextCloud, surveillance, and access control systems
Result: 60% reduction in IT costs, improved tenant satisfaction scores, unified property management
60% Cost ReductionVoIP Solutions - Growing Technology Company
Challenge: Expensive hosted VoIP service limiting growth and advanced features for expanding team
Solution: On-premises FreePBX with mobile apps, video conferencing, and unlimited scalability
Result: 80% cost reduction, unlimited growth capacity, enhanced team collaboration features
80% Cost ReductionInfrastructure & Networking Case Studies
Large-scale networking and infrastructure deployments
Mesh Networking - Highway Construction Project
Challenge: 15-mile construction zone needed WiFi coverage for 200 workers and equipment monitoring
Solution: 45-node mesh network with solar-powered repeaters, mobile command center, and equipment telemetry
Result: 100% site coverage achieved, 40% improvement in project coordination efficiency, real-time equipment monitoring
40% Efficiency GainMesh Networking - Precision Agriculture Farm
Challenge: 5,000-acre farm needed IoT connectivity for irrigation systems and crop monitoring
Solution: Long-range mesh network with agricultural sensors, weather stations, and automated irrigation control
Result: 30% water usage reduction, 25% increase in crop yield efficiency, automated precision farming
30% Water SavingsCustomer Support Case Studies
Knowledge management and support optimization implementations
Apache Solr Search - Customer Support Optimization
Challenge: Support agents spending 30 minutes per ticket searching for solutions across multiple systems
Solution: Context-aware Solr search integrated with ticketing system, automated article suggestions, and knowledge analytics
Result: 70% reduction in resolution time, 50% fewer escalations, improved customer satisfaction scores
70% Faster ResolutionKey Success Metrics
Cost Savings
Average 80% reduction in software licensing and operational costs across all implementations
Performance Gains
Measurable improvements in speed, efficiency, and user satisfaction across all deployments
Enhanced Security
Improved data protection, compliance, and privacy through open-source transparency
Vendor Freedom
Complete elimination of vendor lock-in and licensing dependency across all solutions
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