As we interact weekly with with our clients we are continually asked about new software...especially open source software. Recently while on site we were asked about other options for the usual Microsoft Exchange route. That is why this caught my attention, Jack Wallen conducted a product spotlight on Tine 2.0 and provided a solid overview of a Groupware (Email, Calendar, Contacts, etc), CRM (content management), and ERP (enterprise resource planning) all rolled into one. They obviously can be used separate as well....but this provides an option in one stop.

Here are some of the features:

• Simple installation
• Easy to use interface
• Multiple address books for each user
• Multiple calendars for each users
• Calendar/address book/task sharing
• Export contacts to PDF
• Project management
• Time tracking
• Voip Manager
• Roles and role permissions

And so not to take all of Mr. Wallen's words, here is the link to the complete spotlight.