Author: Daniel Fau
Professionally, Daniel started using TYPO3 in 2006, which has allowed him to witness the growth in the development of the technology and the community that supports it. Over the years, his career has gone from being self employed, to managing a company to now; leading a company that is the culmination of both his professional development and his commitment to the TYPO3 community. He believes in pragmatism, efficiency and service with no strings attached. And he is always keen to discuss any of these topics at any TYPO3 event.
Open Source Software: Finding Common Ground
Within OSS, it should be about collaboration, not competition. In aligning efforts and agreeing to solve specific issues using a common agenda open source software can be strengthened as a whole.
OSS and the Call for Professional Support
Not too long ago, proprietary software ruled the roost when it came to websites. Meanwhile, the software landscape has been radically transformed by open source software. With this development, the call for professional support became louder and louder.
dmexco 2017 - an Exceptional Experience
The annual dmexco trade fair recently attracted over 40,000 visitors to Cologne. The show was all about digital transformation. This year, Schaffrath and TYPO3 GmbH collaborated in setting up a booth together, and we really enjoyed engaging with the many visitors.
Germany Tightens IT Security
German government has passed a new IT security law, the so-called "IT-Sicherheitsgesetz". With the coming into force of the IT Security Act, website operators have to ensure that websites are safe at all times. If you’re running an outdated TYPO3 version considering opting for Extended Long Term Support.
Boost Website ROI with Service Level Agreements
Open source software has become a central part of standardized IT infrastructures in the last 15+ years. Professional services like technical support and Service Level Agreements needed to be established, to meet day-to-day business challenges.
How Do You Know When It's Time to Upgrade?
How do you know your website is due for an upgrade? Ask yourself these questions. And if you find that yes, it is time for an update, then TYPO3 GmbH can help you find a partner and can also explain TYPO3’s unique advantages amongst CMS providers. We're also glad to give a helping hand if your answer is "well . . maybe"!
The Attraction of Immediate ROI
Building a website on open-source software doesn’t mean the website is going to be free - it requires configuration, maintenance and ongoing support. But it does mean that you have free access to the source code and can have your website customized very precisely according to your wishes.
When IT Decision Makers Turn to Open Source Software It’s an Act of Liberation
There are still lots of people who mistakenly believe that open-source software is just about saving money. It’s not. The move to open-source technology is a much more fundamental shift.
Recap of TYPO3camp Venlo 2017
For the 5th time, the Barcamp in Venlo is a fixed date on our calendar - especially because it’s a nice mix of meeting old friends as well as making new ones.
TYPO3 GmbH Launches All New Partner Program
We spent the last months designing the new Partner Program for the TYPO3 ecosystem. Our goal was to build a framework that allows everyone who is building solutions with TYPO3 to shine in their respective fields, rather than just a simple buy-in with a membership.
Support Possibilities in Open Source Communities
You are thinking about using an Open Source Software but are unsure whether you might get the same support that a paid software would have. In the following sections we’re presenting the different levels of support you can leverage for typical open source projects.