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An Open Source company, Red Hat (RHAT), is now lis...
Submitted by prashantshah on Wed, 07/22/2009 - 16:39
An Open Source company, Red Hat (RHAT), is now listed on the S&P 500!
Red Hat advocates true Interoperability and Compet...
Provider of open source solutions, Red Hat has recently announced the following statement in favor of restoring competition following the decision by the Court of First Instance in Luxembourg in the matter of the European Commission vs. Microsoft:
"Red Hat again congratulates the European Commission in the said judgement from the Court of First Instance in the Microsoft matter. Access to interoperability information and the ability to provide alternative technologies are essential elements to restoring the competitive landscape of the information technology market. However, open source solutions, such as those delivered by Red Hat, are critical to this competition", said Michael Cunningham, executive vice president and general counsel at Red Hat.
Microsoft continues to deny open source providers access to and use of the interoperability information that now clearly must be provided.
Red Hat strongly encourages the Commission to take the steps required to assure rapid implementation of a remedy that gives broad and equitable access to Microsoft interoperability information to all competitors, including open source providers. Red Hat firmly believes that competition, not questionable patent and trade secret claims, drives innovation and creates greater consumer value.
Red Hat to support Itanium 2-based systems
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The Itanium Solutions Alliance, in collaboration with Red Hat today announced that in the upcoming release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 5.1 (RHEL), integrated software virtualization will be supported and optimized for Itanium 2-based systems. This release broadens Itanium-based solutions in the marketplace.
The reliability, availability, serviceability (RAS) and security features of the Intel Itanium processor allow users to confidently deploy industry-standard software virtualization, enhancing customers' ability to consolidate multiple applications on Itanium-based systems.
"Itanium Solutions Alliance founding sponsors worked with Red Hat to test, validate and optimize this fully integrated virtualization solution. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.1 provides customers with the maximum choice among enterprise systems when deploying open source applications on Itanium," said Scott Crenshaw, vice president of product marketing at Red Hat.
He added, "Also, Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform 5.1 provides additional high availability and storage virtualization technologies, and scales to support any number of processors and guest environments – making it the perfect solution for today's large, high-performance Itanium systems."
"The Itanium Solutions Alliance is pleased to have the opportunity to coordinate efforts with Red Hat to expand software solutions for Itanium-based systems and contribute to the growth of the Independent Software Vendor ecosystem," said Yoichi Murakami, Fujitsu Limited, Chairman of the Itanium Solutions Alliance Enabling Committee.
The collaboration with charter member Red Hat comes as the Itanium Solutions Alliance reaches its two year anniversary. Since its inception in 2005, the Itanium Solutions Alliance has grown in membership to more than 200 companies and application availability for Itanium-based systems has surpassed 12,000.
Alliance membership is open to any enterprise and technical software supplier looking to optimize applications for Itanium-based environments or enterprise and technical computing providers looking to network with other leaders in delivery of leading computing solutions.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.1 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Platform 5.1 for Itanium systems are scheduled for availability in Q4CY07.
Open Source News
Submitted by raseel on Tue, 04/24/2007 - 01:28
I have already updated a blog entry regarding this weeks significant news items from the world of Open Source software, here, so I'll not cross-post( Look Maa!! I'm learning netiquettes!!)
Register Now for the Red Hat Challenge
Submitted by mirowais on Fri, 03/02/2007 - 10:49
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Satyam partners with Red Hat to deliver open sourc...
Submitted by mirowais on Sat, 12/09/2006 - 16:10
Red Hat has announced its strategic partnership with Satyam, to provide innovative and cost effective open source solutions for customers. Red Hat and Satyam are also planning to set up a Center of Excellence (COE) and Open Source Lab in Bangalore for developing horizontal competencies and business solutions on Red Hat and JBoss platforms. Speaking at the occasion, Nandu Pradhan, president and managing director, Red Hat India, said, "We are delighted to partner with Satyam in the open source space. This partnership will allow Satyam and Red Hat to collaborate more deeply on projects. The Open Source Center of Excellence, will be an excellent showcase for customers looking at open source as well." Nandu further adds, "It is encouraging to see our partners in India working proactively to expand their offerings in open source. This is a clear indication that companies have now started to see a great demand and value in the open source business model. We look forward to expanding opportunities with other partners as well. " Manish Mehta, director and senior vice president, ADMS, SAP & Testing, Satyam adds, "Satyam has consistently demonstrated its leadership in providing innovative and creative solutions in the open source technology space. We are looking at non- traditional solutions for customers and are exploring new technologies in the open source space. The partnership with Red Hat creates a new dimension in the value chain for our customers across verticals and geographies, helping them reduce total cost of ownership without compromising on the benefits of open source technology."
Key Advantage of Open Source is Not Cost Savings ?...
Submitted by rajesh on Thu, 12/07/2006 - 16:24
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Is the title misleading? No it was not intentional but accidental that I came across a good study conducted by a company which uses this title while publishing their study. Here is the link to the article
According to me the greatest benefit from Open Source is the learning opportunity it offers and the stimulation it provides for folks like me to innovate in the Open with projects like Samooha
Red Hat launches Enterprise Linux 5 Beta 2
Submitted by mohitmanke on Sat, 11/18/2006 - 10:26
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Latest beta of Red Hat''s enterprise platform shows progress in areas of virtualization and performance.
Open source solutions provider Red Hat today announced the launch of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Beta 2.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, to be released in early 2007, will provide the latest open source technologies for improved performance, security and flexibility.
With a continued focus on technologies designed to drive costs out of deploying and managing infrastructure software, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 will deliver comprehensive integration that will significantly raise the bar for commercial-strength Linux virtualization in an x86 server environment, a Red Hat statement said.
Red Hat spins Novell-Microsoft deal in its favor
Submitted by mohitmanke on Sun, 11/05/2006 - 13:07
Red Hat is putting a positive spin on a deal between Novell and Microsoft that may threaten the company's position as the leading supplier of Linux.
In a question-and-answer response on its Web site to the co-marketing, technology and indemnification alliance announced Thursday between Novell and Microsoft, Red Hat said that the deal "means Linux has won."
"It was inevitable. The best technology has been acknowledged," Red Hat said in its statement. "The relentless march of open source is shaking up the industry by freeing customers from proprietary lock-in and lack of choice."
