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.
Some remote network are totally isolated from internal ressources. No VPN, low filter, minimal infrastructure. We needed automatic check going securely through Public internet.
My code is my property and I wanted to have a 100% trust in my code management system. Version control, Branching, Tracking, all this features make my work more efficient.