The speaker discussed the GLPI project, an open source IT asset and service management solution. Main features include hardware, software and license asset management, inventory functions, and ITIL service desk capabilities. The project is used by small organizations to large companies and governments. It has a codebase developed over 13 years on specific frameworks. The presenter outlined challenges around code maintenance, growing the contributor community, and plans for new products extending GLPI's capabilities like mobile device management and antivirus software.