Open-source ERP has its advantages, particularly when the software in question has an active community and forum like xTuple’s, said Ray Wang, partner with analyst firm Altimeter Group.

Conventional and hosted applications thrive, but open source ERP is coming on strong. Here's how to choose the best type of solution for your own institution. The rise of open source ERP does not, ...

Two leading open source ERP players are working to expand their solutions and partner ecosystems.On Wednesday, Compiere, a Redwood Shores, Calif. Written by Paula Rooney, Contributor April 16 ...

xTuple, a startup maker of open source ERP software, announced Wednesday that it has certified its OpenMFG and PostBooks software products for use on Apple's new Mac OS X Leopard operating system. The ...

While open-source seems well-suited to the task of ERP software, the demand is also due to the well-publicized failures of the traditional proprietary software, says Matt Aslett, enterprise ...

By saving licensing dollars with open-source ERP, Rosa says he could redirect monies to additional customization efforts — getting a better fit at the end for the same outlay as commercial software.

In terms of open source, the study indicates nearly 20 percent of small businesses polled plan to begin using open source software in the next year. We believe that is a significant figure ...

While open-source seems well-suited to the task of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, the demand is also due to the well-publicized failures of the traditional proprietary software, says ...