Applications of Interest

These are some "interesting" enterprise-related web applications I have come across. Current favorites are noted with an asterisk ("*").

OpenX
OpenX is an open-source advertising server licensed under the GPL featuring an integrated banner management interface and tracking system for gathering statistics. OpenX enables web site administrators to rotate banners from both in-house advertisement campaigns as well as from paid or third-party sources, such as Google's AdSense. OpenX provides standard banner rotation, click tracking, zone-based ad selection, zone-based campaign targeting, direct ad selection, ad targeting (per browser, domain, language, etc.), ad capping and full Adobe Flash support.

Agata Report
Agata is a cross-platform database reporting tool with graph generation and a query tool (similiar to Crystal Reports )that allows you to get data from various databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.) and export it as PostScript, plain text, HTML, XML, PDF, or CSV through a graphical interface.

LimeSurvey
LimeSurvey (formerly PHPSurveyor) is an open source online survey application written in PHP and using a MySQL, PostgreSQL or MSSQLdatabase, distributed under the GPL. LimeSurvey enables users to develop and publish surveys, and collect responses, without doing any coding.

Piwik
Piwiki aims to be a Free software alternative to Google Analytics with all visitor interaction data under the direct control of the administrator (and not a seperate entity as with Google Analystics).

b2Evolution
b2Evolution is a powerful free blog/CMS engine, forked from b2/cafelog which was also forked to create WordPress. b2evolution is known primarily for its multi-blog capabilities, with multiple users and admins suported under a single install without the need of external plugins.

concrete5
Concrete5 is a CMS that aims to provide the best of both development and maintenance worlds. The key strength of concrete5 is its blocks - being able to drag blocks around zones in a page is very natural and makes concrete5 a good fit for brochure, portfolio and some education sites. Coupling blocks with the flexibility of template system makes concrete5 a real winner.

Drupal
Drupal allows you to easily organize, manage and publish your content, with an endless variety of customization. Drupal is both an application, and a framework - although increasingly more a framework. Drupal will be moving to Symfony2 for basic framework functions starting with Drupal 8.

Joomla
Joomla is a content management system (CMS) for building web sites and powerful online applications.

StatusNet
StatusNet is a FOSS microblogging server written in PHP that implements the OStatus standard for interoperation between installations. While offering functionality similar to Twitter, StatusNet seeks to provide the potential for open, inter-service and distributed communications between microblogging communities. Enterprises and individuals can install and control their own services and data. Available as a Softaculous App for AMPPS

*WordPress
WordPress is an elegant, well-architectured personal publishing system built on PHP and MySQL, and the official successor of b2/cafelog. Although it started as a blogging sytem, WordPress has evolved to be used used as a full content management system within limitations. Available as a Softaculous App for AMPPS

SugarCRM
SugarCRM ("Sugar") is a customer relationship management (CRM) system. The Sugar Community Edition is licensed under the GNU Affero GPL v3, and does not include the charts module, customer portal, mobile support, some SOAP functions and most of the default theme templates. Available as a Softaculous App for AMPPS

vTiger
vTiger is a CRM system forked from SugarCRM with the intention of being a fully open source CRM application with comparable functionality to SugarCRM, Microsoft Dynamics, and Salesforce.com. Features in the free version include reporting, customer portal, MS Outlook plugin, an MS Office plugin, Thunderbird Extension, ...

KnowledgeTree
KnowledgeTree provides document management functions such as checking documents in and out for editing, version control, access control through roles and permissions and an intuitive structure for viewing documents, and integrates with Microsoft Office so users can access documents stored in the KnowledgeTree repository through the Microsoft interface. In addition to the web-based interface (which supports HTML5 drag and drop), a cross-platform desktop explorer tool also allows access to the online repository from Microsoft Windows, Mac OS and Linux clients. KnowledgeTree is also the name of the company providing primary development, and a commercial cloud-based product. It also appears the open-source origins of KnowledgeTree are being de-emphasized, with the community forum now "locked down" and no obvious linking to the open source repository from the KnowledgeTree (company) home page. Also see the KnowledgeTree article in Wikipedia.

*Mayan EDMS
Mayan EDMS claims to be document management without the headaches. Automated OCR of documents, automatic categorization, flexible metadata, extensive access control, Mayan EDMS has all this to offers and many more features to help you tame your documents. Mayan EDMS is coded in Python using the Django framework.

Reviews:


 * Barry Rowlingson's GeoSpatial Blog

*OpenDocMan
OpenDocMan is a free, open source web-based PHP document management system (DMS) designed to comply with ISO 17025 and OIE standard for document management. It features web based access, fine grained control of access to files, and automated install and upgrades.

Reviews:
 * Manage documents for free with OpenDocMan

Magento
Magento is an open source ecommerce web application owned by eBay. Magento is built on the Zend Framework and uses the Entity-attribute-value (EAV) database model. Compared to the commercial versions, features not included in the Magento Community Edition include: customer segregation and targeted offerings, reward points system, return material authorization, private sales, and a gift registry. Available as a Softaculous App for AMPPS

PrestaShop
PrestaShop is an e-commerce solution for small to medium-sized businesses, and supports payment gateways such as Google Checkout, Authorize.net, Skrill, PayPal and Payments Pro. Written in PHP and uses a MySQL database. Available as a Softaculous App for AMPPS

WHMCS
WHMCS is a commercial self-hosted billing & support solution popular with web hosts and developers, and an all-in-one client management, billing & support solution for online businesses. Handling everything from signup to termination, WHMCS is a powerful business automation tool that puts you firmly in control. Features include payment gateways, reminders, support ticket billing, late fees, etc. Addons include mobile interfaces, iPhone and Android Apps, live chat, Available as a Softaculous App for AMPPS

*ERPNext
ERPNext is "Accounting, Inventory, CRM, Projects + more in one app.", and an alternative to NetSuite and QAD, and similar to OpenERP and Openbravo. ERPNext is built on the MySQL database system using a Python based server-side framework (views are rendered in the user's browser, there is no user-side client program). See the ERPNext article in Wikipedia.

ERPnext modules include:
 * Accounting
 * Asset management
 * CRM
 * Human resource management.
 * Manufacturing
 * Point of sale
 * Project management
 * Purchasing
 * Sales management
 * Warehouse management system

*KwaMoja
KwaMoja was forked from WebERP, and is intended to give a fresh start to the webERP project through neutral and inclusive project leadership. KwaMoja intends to be feature compatible with WebERP, but with additional features and an improved user interface and API. KwaMoja also intends to include a test suite.

Triton Business Solution
Tryton is advertised as a "three-tier" (client, server, database) application platform on which general business applications (e.g. ERP) can be built using Tryton modules. Coded in Python and uses PostgreSQL. Forked from TinyERP v4.2 with first release November 2008 (TinyERP was since later renamed OpenERP). The Tryton community operates as a federation of organizations (instead of as commercial partner network as OpenERP does). See the Tryton article in Wikipedia.

The main Tryton modules are:
 * Accounting
 * Invoicing
 * Sale Management
 * Purchase Management
 * Analytic Accounting
 * Inventory Management

WebERP
WebERP is a "mature open-source ERP system providing best practise, multi-user business administration and accounting tools over the web." WebERP is coded in non-OOP PHP (one of the stated goals of the project is for the code to be linear and non-abstracted so that the code can be easily understood by non-programmers. The project team is loosely structured, with open conflict at times between the project founder (Phil Daintree) and a significant contributor (Tim Scofield).

bbPress
bbPress is forum software with a twist from the creators of WordPress. bbPress is focused on ease of integration, ease of use, web standards, and speed, keeping things as small and light as possible while still allowing for great add-on features through WordPress's extensive plugin system. Available as a Softaculous App for AMPPS

MyBB
MyBB is "the free and open source, intuitive, extensible, and incredibly powerful forum software you've been looking for." Available as a Softaculous App for AMPPS

*phpBB
phpBB is a popular Internet forum package written in PHP with features including support for multiple database engines (PostgreSQL, SQLite, MySQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server), flat message structure (as opposed to threaded), hierarchical subforums, topic split/merge/lock, user groups, multiple attachments per post, full-text search, plugins and various notification options (e-mail, Jabber instant messaging, ATOM feeds). Available as a Softaculous App for AMPPS

SMF
SMF (Simple Machines Forum) is a free Internet forum (BBS) application written in PHP and using a MySQL backend. Available as a Softaculous App for AMPPS

CraftySyntax Lie Help
CraftySyntax is live support software featuring proactive shat invites to allow companies to talk to the visitors at their website in real time. Features include the ability to create your own questions, auto inviting visitors, referrer tracking, page tracking... Available as a Softaculous App for AMPPS

osTicket
osTicket is a widely-used open source support ticket system. It seamlessly integrates inquiries created via email, phone and web-based forms into a simple easy-to-use multi-user web interface. Manage, organize and archive all your support requests and responses in one place while providing your customers with accountability and responsiveness they deserve. Available as a Softaculous App for AMPPS

*Mantis Bug Tracker
MantisBT is a popular free web-based bug tracking system, written in PHP and works with MySQL, MS SQL, and PostgreSQL databases. Although targetted at software projects, Mantis can also be used as a general purpose issue tracking system. Available as a Softaculous App for AMPPS

Claroline
Claroline is a collaborative eLearning and eWorking platform (Learning Management System) released under the GPL that allows organizations ranging from universities and schools to companies and associations to create and administer courses and collaboration spaces over the web. It is based on PHP and MyQL. Available as a Softaculous App for AMPPS

*Moodle
Moodle is a free source e-learning software platform, also known as a Course Management System, Learning Management System, or Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Available as a Softaculous App for AMPPS

*Achievo
Achievo is a web-based resource management application. Includes projects, CRM, time tracking, etc. Unfortunately Achievo is no longer in active development, although still capable and largely without equal.

Collabtive
PHP. Core is GPL, but with commercial plugin-ins (e.g. Gantt charting - 39 GBP).

OpenAtrium
OpenAtrium is a specialized Drupal distribution (PHP).

phpScheduleIt
phpScheduleIt is an Open Source web-based reservation and scheduling system, allowing users to register and then place reservations on any kind of resources, such as conference rooms, machines, computers, etc. The administrative side allows complete control over user permissions, resource data, reservation data, and also has many configurable settings.
 * Email address or user id to login
 * Attractive and works well, but Resource Calendar only displays in month/day calendar view. Would be killer with a Gantt chart resource usage view.

ProjectHQ
Python/Pylons

Project-Open (po[ ) ]
"Bridging the gap between ERP and PM". Uses AOL Server and Postgres DBMS. Open-source but commercial license prevents re-destribution (must become "partner" to redistribute, partners can sell "Added Value" or "Strategic Modules", free "Commodity" modules are supported by community and licensed using GPL or free license). Project team based in Spain and Germany.

ProjectPier
PHP. Nicely organized website (more topics than substance though)

Projectivity
Seems to be more of a collaboration application framework, J2EE

qdPM
qdPM is a free web-based project management tool suitable for a small team working on multiple projects. It is fully configurable. You can easy manage Projects, Tasks and People. Customers interact using a Ticket System that is integrated into Task management.
 * Based on Symfony (i.e. Symfony1) framework
 * Uses email address for user id (non-email userid not supported)
 * Nice scrollable Gantt chart, although task assignee's aren't shown
 * Assigning users to tasks is done in the task edit menu (several clicks). Supports assigning multiple users to a task.

Redmine (software projects)
Ruby on Rails (install guide has link to FreeBSD blog post)

Roll-Your-Own (software projects)

 * How I manage 40 people remotely
 * Outsourced HR - TriNet
 * Company chat - Campfire (with added "stupid" functionality using hubot)
 * Long-term product discussions - WordPress (with P2 theme)
 * Conference calls - Go to Meeting (with Google Docs, especially Google Draw, for live whiteboard editing during meetings)
 * Visual project organization - Trello

TaskJuggler
Uses text-based project and task description file

*Web2Project
Web2Project is a PHP web app for project management, and uses a typical project management user interface. Web2Project is targetted in particular at projects that involve physical construction or manufacturing (not software development). Web2Project imports from Microsoft Project and WBS Gant Chart Pro v4.4 only. If importing from Microsoft Project, must be Project 2003 exported as XML format (if using Project 2007, save as Project 2003, then open Project 2003 file and export as XML).

SOGo
SOGo is a groupware server built around OpenGroupware.org (OGo) and the SOPE application server that focuses on scalability and open standards. It sits in the middle of an organization's servers to offer users an uniform and complete interface to their information. SOGo provides a rich AJAX-based Web interface to native clients through the use of standard protocols such as CalDAV, CardDAV and GroupDAV. SOGo has been deployed in production environments where thousands of users are involved.

The SOPE appserver package is a framework for developing web applications and services. The name "SOPE" (SKYRiX Object Publishing Environment) was inspired by ZOPE.

Zentyal Linux small business server
Zentyal is a Linux Small Business Server that can act as a Gateway, UTM, Office Server, Infrastructure Manager, Unified Communications Server or a combination of them. Zentyal is the open source alternative to Windows Small Business Server and it is being widely used in the small and medium businesses regardless of sector, industry or location as well as in the public administrations or in the education sector. Zentyal offers an easy-to-use web interface to manage all your network services, from Internet access, network security, resource sharing, network infrastructure or communications.

Dolphin
Dolphin is a scalable, customizable, fully-featured, independent and free software package for building social networks, dating sites and niche communities. Dolphin is the only "all-in-one" bundle of PHP community scripts, Flash plugins, Adobe AIR and Mobile apps that provide full control, freedom and flexibility. Available as a Softaculous App for AMPPS

Elgg
Elgg is a social networking application that provides the components needed to create an online social environment. It offers blogging, microblogging, file sharing, networking, groups and a number of other features. Available as a Softaculous App for AMPPS

Roundcube webmail
Roundcube is a browser-based multilingual IMAP client with an application-like user interface. It provides full functionality you expect from an e-mail client, including MIME support, address book, folder manipulation, message searching and spell checking.

*SquirrelMail
SquirrelMail is a standards-based webmail package written in PHP with built-in pure PHP support for the IMAP and SMTP protocols, and all pages render in pure HTML 4.0 (with no JavaScript required). Includes strong MIME support, address books, and folder manipulation. Available as a Softaculous App for AMPPS

DokuWiki
DocuWiki is a wiki application aimed at the documentation needs of a small companies. It works on plain text files instead of using a database such as MySQL, and uses a syntax similar to MediaWiki. Available as a Softaculous App for AMPPS

*Mediawiki
MediaWiki is the wiki engine used by Wikipedia. Available as a Softaculous App for AMPPS

TikiWiki
TikiWiki (Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware) is a wiki-based, content management system and Online office suite written primarily in PHP. Tiki contains a number of collaboration features allowing it to operate as a Geospatial Content Management System (GeoCMS) or Groupware web application. Available as a Softaculous App for AMPPS

TWiki
TWiki is "the Open Source Enterprise Wiki and Web 2.0 Application Platform".