Solution was self-hosted. Secure, updated and available. Not open to outside. Production and qualification infrastructure was deployed. Datas were backed. Usage was regulated through a signed chart.
Pros
Solution is free
Solution is open-source
Datas are hosted internally
No connection was available outside the corporate network
Need
With Hybrid workspace we needed to have a reliable solution to know who is available, online and reachable. The solution shouldn’t be intrusive or used as a presence control system. Self-hosting without any outside connectivity was mandatory.
The client wants to rely on this service so emails can go through and alert teams on time. The service must be available or alert people in case of failure.