Open Source Solutions
Open source flips that script.
Taskbar’s Open Source Alternative Solutions give you powerful, enterprise-grade tools without the endless licensing fees. We replace bloated, expensive software with fast, flexible, community-driven platforms that do the same job — often better.
What’s Included?
Benefits to Your Business
- Open Source Infrastructure Design – Servers, firewalls, and platforms built on proven open tech.
- Email & Collaboration Platforms – Secure alternatives to costly SaaS subscriptions.
- File Sharing & Cloud Replacements – Own your data with self-hosted solutions.
- Firewall & Network Security – Enterprise-grade protection without enterprise pricing.
- Virtualization & Hosting Platforms – Replace proprietary stacks with open powerhouses.
- Ongoing Management & Support – We handle the complexity so you don’t have to.
- Lower Costs – No per-user fees. No surprise renewals.
- Full Control – Your data stays yours — not trapped in someone else’s cloud.
- Customizable – Tune your tools exactly to your workflow.
- Secure by Design – Open code means constant review and rapid patching.
- Future-Proof – No vendor lock-in, no forced upgrades.
Why Taskbar?
- Deep experience with Linux, Proxmox, pfSense, Nextcloud, Zabbix, and more.
- We translate open-source power into business-ready systems.
- Perfect for organizations that value control, security, and efficiency.
- Local experts in Little Rock, AR who make “open” feel effortless.
Throwback Moment
In the 90s, “free software” meant shareware with a time limit. Today? It means enterprise-grade platforms built by global communities. We take that raw power and turn it into something your business can actually use.
Ready to ditch the licensing treadmill?
Let’s build a modern, open-source stack that gives you freedom, performance, and control — without the corporate price tag.
24/7 Monitoring & Support
We spot issues before they crash your system.
Network Management
Think of it as rewiring your LAN party, but for business.
Data Backup & Recovery
Like hitting “save” every five minutes, automatically.
Patch Management & Updates
No more running on outdated software from the floppy disk era.
Endpoint Security
Shields up: anti-virus, anti-malware, and compliance on every device.
User Support
From “I can’t print” to “help, my screen is upside down,” we’ve got you.
Design
Choose the right cloud or hybrid approach.
Migrate
Move data and systems with minimal disruption.
Manage
Secure, monitor, and optimize long-term.
How we work
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Recent Projects
Frequently Asked Questions
Managed IT Services mean outsourcing the management of your business’s technology — from monitoring and maintenance to security and support — to a dedicated IT partner like Taskbar. Instead of waiting for things to break, we proactively keep everything running smoothly.
