Building a Business on Open Source: How Vates Gets It Right [YouTube Release]

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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.

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00:00 The Open Source Model
00:25 Why Choose Open Source?
02:13 Hosting Your Open Source
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