Ethical Alternatives to Big Tech: A Conversation with Perry Toone
In this episode of the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, we welcome Perry Toone, CEO of Thexyz Inc. With over two decades of experience, Perry has dedicated himself to creating innovative, secure, and customer-centric products that serve as ethical alternatives to big tech offerings. Under Perry's leadership, Thexyz has become a trusted name in the tech industry, known for its commitment to open-source solutions, privacy, and sustainability.
Key Highlights:
- Perry discusses the variety of open-source email solutions available through Thexyz.
- How Thexyz implements and supports open-source projects like Roundcube, SOGo, OX App Suite, WordPress, and Nextcloud.
- Thexyz's commitment to user privacy and data security in comparison to big tech companies.
- Positioning Thexyz as a trustworthy and ethical alternative to larger tech providers like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.
- Thexyz's commitment to sustainability and using renewable energy to power services.
Thank you, Perry, for sharing your valuable insights and experiences with us. We discussed the importance of open-source solutions, the core principles of privacy and security, and how Thexyz provides an ethical alternative to big tech.
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