Open source isn't just for hobbyists — it's a powerful foundation for running a modern, secure, and scalable business. In this video I discuss how companies like Vates (creators of XCP-ng and Xen Orchestra) are using open source tools across their entire organization — from infrastructure and backups to invoicing, HR, and team collaboration. Vates Open Source List My Open Source Accounting Tools My Linux Desktop Journey 37 Signals Leaving the Cloud Connect With Us --------------------------------------------------- + Hire Us for a project: + Toms' Twitter 🐦 + Our Website + Our Forums + Instagram + Facebook + GitHub + Discord Lawrence Systems Shirts and Swag --------------------------------------------------- ►👕 AFFILIATES & REFERRAL LINKS --------------------------------------------------- Amazon Affiliate Store 🛒 UniFi Affiliate Link 🛒 All Of Our Affiliates help us out and can get you discounts! 🛒 Gear we use on Kit 🛒 Use OfferCode LTSERVICES to get 10% off your order at 🛒 ?aff=2 Digital Ocean Offer Code 🛒 HostiFi UniFi Cloud Hosting Service 🛒 Protect your privacy with a VPN from Private Internet Access 🛒 Patreon 💰 Chapters 00:00 The Open Source Model 00:25 Why Choose Open Source? 02:13 Hosting Your Open Source 03:50 Open Source Business Tool Alternatives 05:35 Have a plan to maintain the tools