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Enterprise Technology Strategy

Breaking Free From Big Tech:
The Open-Source Enterprise Stack

Why pay 10x more for locked-in solutions when General Bots + Open Source delivers superior functionality with complete control?

The Big Tech Trap: How Vendors Lock You In

Modern enterprises are being funneled into expensive, restrictive ecosystems:

  • Microsoft (Power Platform, Copilot, Office 365)
  • Google (Workspace, Vertex AI, Gemini)
  • AWS (S3, IAM, Bedrock)

These "solutions" come with three fatal flaws:

💸

Predatory Pricing

Recurring fees that increase 20-30% annually

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Vendor Lock-in

Proprietary formats and APIs that prevent migration

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Artificial Limits

Disabled features to upsell premium tiers

There's a Better Way

The General Bots Open-Source Stack delivers everything Big Tech solutions offer— with none of the drawbacks:

Performance Advantages

  • 90% lower total cost of ownership
  • No artificial feature limitations
  • True multi-cloud flexibility
  • Modern architecture without legacy bloat

Strategic Benefits

  • Complete data sovereignty
  • No vendor lock-in
  • Community-driven innovation
  • Future-proof architecture

Capability Comparison

AI & Automation

FeatureBig Tech SolutionsGeneral Bots StackKey Advantage
Workflow AutomationLimited by vendor ecosystemFully customizable workflowsNo platform restrictions
Custom AI ModelsRestricted or prohibitedBring any model (Llama, Mistral, etc.)Future-proof architecture
RPA CapabilitiesAdditional licensing requiredNative integration with open RPA toolsNo hidden costs

Data & Infrastructure

FeatureBig Tech SolutionsGeneral Bots StackKey Advantage
Storage SolutionVendor-locked object storageMinIO (S3-compatible, self-hosted)Avoid egress fees
Data PrivacyVendor-controlled encryptionEnd-to-end encrypted by defaultTrue data sovereignty
Vector DatabasePremium add-on serviceNative vector search includedNo artificial limitations

Total Cost of Ownership

Cost MetricBig Tech StackOpen-Source StackSavings
Entry-level cost (100 users)$45,000/year$5,000/year (infrastructure)89% reduction
AI model customization$50,000+ professional servicesIncluded with self-service tools100% reduction
5-year TCO (500 users)$1.2M+$150,00087.5% savings

Complete Stack Replacement

Productivity Suite

Big Tech Options

  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft 365

Open-Source Solution: LibreOffice + Nextcloud

  • Full document compatibility
  • Zero subscription fees
  • Self-hosted or cloud

Identity Management

Big Tech Options

  • AWS IAM
  • Azure AD

Open-Source Solution: Zitadel (Go)

  • Open-standard OIDC/OAuth2
  • No per-user pricing
  • Enterprise-grade security

Email Infrastructure

Big Tech Options

  • Google Workspace
  • Exchange Online

Open-Source Solution: Stalwart (Rust)

  • Memory-safe implementation
  • Advanced threat protection
  • No data mining

Migration Roadmap

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Phase 1: Assessment

Duration: 2-4 weeks

  • Inventory current Big Tech dependencies
  • Calculate true TCO of proprietary stack
  • Identify quick-win opportunities
2

Phase 2: Pilot Deployment

Duration: 4-8 weeks

  • Implement General Bots for key workflows
  • Test open-source alternatives in one department
  • Validate performance and user experience
3

Phase 3: Full Migration

Duration: 3-6 months

  • Train teams on open-source stack
  • Establish governance and support processes
  • Gradually terminate Big Tech contracts

The Future of Enterprise Tech is Open

The General Bots open-source stack delivers everything Big Tech solutions offer—without the vendor lock-in, surveillance, or predatory pricing. With 90%+ cost savings and complete control over your infrastructure, the choice is clear.

Ready to escape Big Tech's walled garden? Our team can help you plan and execute a seamless migration to open-source alternatives. Costs are estimated by LLM and may vary based on your specific use case.

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