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[[Image:WhereGroup_logo_418x110.png|right|thumb|418px|Official Logo of th WhereGroup GmbH & Co. KG]] | [[Image:WhereGroup_logo_418x110.png|right|thumb|418px|Official Logo of th WhereGroup GmbH & Co. KG]] | ||
| − | The [http://www.wheregroup.com/en/service WhereGroup] GmbH & Co. KG is a [[Commercial Services]] provider for spatial [[Free and Open Source Software]] solutions based in Bonn, Germany. The WhereGroup's business philosophy follows a clear path and is dedicated to commercial development and deployment of user oriented solutions based on professional [[Open Source]] software components. This includes advancing current development in Open Source methodology and [[Free Software]] licensing, which increasingly influence the IT market due to the win-win situation for both, customers and software developers. | + | The [http://www.wheregroup.com/en/service WhereGroup] GmbH & Co. KG is a [[Commercial Services | Commercial Service]] provider for spatial [[Free and Open Source Software]] solutions based in Bonn, Germany. The WhereGroup's business philosophy follows a clear path and is dedicated to commercial development and deployment of user oriented solutions based on professional [[Open Source]] software components. This includes advancing current development in Open Source methodology and [[Free Software]] licensing, which increasingly influence the IT market due to the win-win situation for both, customers and software developers. |
=== OSGeo Associate Sponsor === | === OSGeo Associate Sponsor === | ||
| − | The WhereGroup | + | The WhereGroup supports the [[Open Source Geospatial Foundation]], leads the development of the graduated [[OSGeo]] project [[Mapbender]] and is involved in several other [[FOSSGIS]] providing for development, funding, training, documentation or just helping spread the word about them. The WhereGroup has a vital interest in helping to [http://www.wheregroup.com/en/organisations promote Free Software] business models and the professional us of the OSGeo Software stack. |
== Range of Services == | == Range of Services == | ||
| − | The WhereGroup supports the industry, public administration and private organizations throughout all aspects of introducing geospatial software components and solutions | + | The WhereGroup supports the industry, public administration and private organizations throughout all aspects of introducing geospatial software components and solutions. All software used by the WhereGroup is licensed as Free Software and developed as Open Source but the major task most of the time is the integration with legacy systems of all makes. One core asset to achieve this is the adoption of international open standards as created and maintained by the [[OGC]], ISO, W3C, IETF and many more. The range of services offered by the WhereGroup is extended by a comprehensive network of [http://www.wheregroup.com/en/partner partners]. |
=== Consultancy === | === Consultancy === | ||
* User requirement analysis | * User requirement analysis | ||
* Project schedule development | * Project schedule development | ||
| + | * Spatial Data Infrastructure deployment | ||
* Managing [[Free and Open Source Software]] projects | * Managing [[Free and Open Source Software]] projects | ||
* Legal advice, licensing | * Legal advice, licensing | ||
* FOSS business model adoption | * FOSS business model adoption | ||
| + | * Integration of existing systems regardless of the vendor or licensing model | ||
=== Software Development === | === Software Development === | ||
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** Contracts and legal background | ** Contracts and legal background | ||
** Customer care | ** Customer care | ||
| − | * Geo Spatial Data Infrastructure (GDI or SDI)lectures | + | * Geo Spatial Data Infrastructure (GDI or SDI) lectures |
* Standards and interoperability lectures (OGC, ISO, W3C) | * Standards and interoperability lectures (OGC, ISO, W3C) | ||
* Architecture design and security | * Architecture design and security | ||
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=== Event Management === | === Event Management === | ||
| − | * Recurring German language [ | + | * Recurring German language [[FOSSGIS]] conference |
| − | * Support of OSGeo appearance at [[FOSS4G | conferences]] and [[Intergeo | trade fairs]] | + | * Support of OSGeo appearance at [[FOSS4G | FOSS4G conferences]] and [[Intergeo | trade fairs]]. |
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Revision as of 03:26, 6 November 2008
The WhereGroup GmbH & Co. KG is a Commercial Service provider for spatial Free and Open Source Software solutions based in Bonn, Germany. The WhereGroup's business philosophy follows a clear path and is dedicated to commercial development and deployment of user oriented solutions based on professional Open Source software components. This includes advancing current development in Open Source methodology and Free Software licensing, which increasingly influence the IT market due to the win-win situation for both, customers and software developers.
OSGeo Associate Sponsor
The WhereGroup supports the Open Source Geospatial Foundation, leads the development of the graduated OSGeo project Mapbender and is involved in several other FOSSGIS providing for development, funding, training, documentation or just helping spread the word about them. The WhereGroup has a vital interest in helping to promote Free Software business models and the professional us of the OSGeo Software stack.
Range of Services
The WhereGroup supports the industry, public administration and private organizations throughout all aspects of introducing geospatial software components and solutions. All software used by the WhereGroup is licensed as Free Software and developed as Open Source but the major task most of the time is the integration with legacy systems of all makes. One core asset to achieve this is the adoption of international open standards as created and maintained by the OGC, ISO, W3C, IETF and many more. The range of services offered by the WhereGroup is extended by a comprehensive network of partners.
Consultancy
- User requirement analysis
- Project schedule development
- Spatial Data Infrastructure deployment
- Managing Free and Open Source Software projects
- Legal advice, licensing
- FOSS business model adoption
- Integration of existing systems regardless of the vendor or licensing model
Software Development
- Development of new functionality
- Core development
- Customization
- Migration support for customized functionality
Implementation
- Installation
- Configuration
- Operation
- Maintenance
- Upgrade support
Training
- Free and Open Source Software
- Introduction and basics
- Business models
- Contracts and legal background
- Customer care
- Geo Spatial Data Infrastructure (GDI or SDI) lectures
- Standards and interoperability lectures (OGC, ISO, W3C)
- Architecture design and security
- Customized training for the OSGeo Software Stack
Event Management
- Recurring German language FOSSGIS conference
- Support of OSGeo appearance at FOSS4G conferences and trade fairs.