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Open Source software (OSS) is the backbone of Web and Mail services. Now web, communication, and business application are merging to a "Web desktop", which is going to be the next big battlefield for Google, Microsoft, hosters and telcos. The presentation explains why OSS-based messaging and groupware will be the starting point for the Web desktop, which can integrate telephone, business applications, social web services and simplify the aggregation of personal and business e-mail and contact information. OSS-based SaaS offerings will help all players in the food-chain: the software makers get a business-model that works, the service providers (hosters, telcos, carriers, ISPs) get higher volume and value offerings to sell, and customers get the cheap, ubiquitous communication tools that they desire. Moreover, only free and open software enables the next step of development -- enabling users to retain freedom and ownership of their data in the cloud.
Command Your Data - How to Regain Control over Your Data in the Cloud-Age
Twin Peaks South
Rafael Laguna, CEO and Co-Founder, Open-Xchange
 Laguna was co-founder of Open-Xchange and chairman of the board until he took over responsibility as CEO in January 2008. Laguna was crucial to Open-Xchange’s extention to Software as a Service in 2006. He also formed the partnership with the world’s largest web host by known servers, 1&1 Internet AG. Laguna worked as a business angel and consultant of software technology for several Venture Capital Funds. From 2002 to 2004, Laguna was crucial to the investment and the successful sale of SUSE Linux to Novell. From 2003 to 2006, he managed as chairman the turnaround of bäurer AG until its acquisition by Sage. Laguna acts as board member for asknet AG and comparis.ch. 
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