Openbravo
| Developer(s) | Nicolas Serrano and Ismael Ciordia |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 2.40
/ October 7, 2008 |
| Repository | |
| Operating system | Windows, Linux, Unix, Solaris, FreeBSD |
| Type | ERP, CRM |
| License | Openbravo Public License (based on the MPL[1]) for Openbravo ERP. GNU GPL (version 2 or later) for Openbravo POS |
| Website | www.openbravo.com |
Openbravo is a web-based, open source ERP business solution for small and medium sized companies that is released under the Openbravo Public License, based on the Mozilla Public License.[1] The model for the program was originally based on the Compiere ERP program that is also open source, released under the GNU General Public License version 2. The company is a member of the Open Solutions Alliance, a non-profit organization working for open-source standardization.[2] The program is among the top ten most active projects of Sourceforge as of January 2008.[3] Development decisions are made by Openbravo, S.L., located in Pamplona, Spain.[4]
History
Openbravo was first developed by two employees of Engineering School Tecnun of the University of Navarra, Nicolas Serrano and Ismael Ciordia. They were both involved in the mid 1990s in developing the management of the university. They used emerging Internet technologies while doing their work, and subsequently introduced a new approach for Web applications. Their concept was realized in a new company called Tecnicia (today known as Openbravo), which was founded in August 2001 by Serrano, Ciordia, and Aguinaga. The product was a new framework for the ERP world called Openbrave ERP. In 2005, two management consultants, Manel Sarasa and Josep Mitjá, were asked by a venture capital company to evaluate Tecnicia and prepare a business plan for its evolution. In 2006, the two consultants joined Tecnicia as the CEO and COO respectively.
As is the case for all open source projects, the source code was published (in April 2006).[5]
Features
Openbravo features a web-based interface, where the user can view the entire status of a company, including production information, inventory, customer information, order tracking, and workflow information. It is possible to synchronize this information with other applications through the Java-based Openbravo API. Openbravo can also create and export reports and data to several formats, such as PDF and Microsoft Excel. As Openbravo is web based, it is possible to access the interface from anywhere that there is an Internet connection.[6]
Architecture
Openbravo's architecture, based on that of Compiere, focuses on two development frameworks:
- model-driven development, in which developers describe the application in terms of models rather than code
- model-view-controller, a well established design pattern in which the presentation logic and the business logic are kept isolated
These two models allow for integration with other programs and for a simple interface.[7]
The Wizard for Application Development (WAD) generates most code automatically by referring to the Data Model Dictionary. The engine recompiles the application whenever a modification is made by the administrator in response to new user requirements.
A series of applications have to be installed to run Openbravo. These are the Java Platform, the Apache-Tomcat server, and a database engine (currently Oracle or PostgreSQL).
See also
External links
- Openbravo's official website
- A comparison study amongst available ERP's
- Openbravo News, Reviews, Tutorials and Recorded Demos
References
- ^ a b "Openbravo : Legal". Openbravo. Retrieved 2007-12-13.
- ^ Kerner, Sean (2007-03-23). "Josep Mitjà, COO, Openbravo". internetnews.com. Retrieved 2007-12-13.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "SourceForge.net: Most Active Projects - Last Week". SourceForge. Retrieved 2008-01-30.
- ^ Asay, Matt (2007-10-26). "Running the open-source bulls with Openbravo". CNet Blogs. Retrieved 2007-12-13.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "History of Openbravo". Openbravo. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Openbravo : Product Features". Openbravo. Retrieved 2007-12-13.
- ^ McConnachie, Dahna (2007-10-25). "Openbravo executives open up on the ERP solution". Australian PC World. Retrieved 2007-12-13.
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