CoreOS
Acquisition in 2018
CoreOS, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in open source projects for Linux containers and Internet security software solutions. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York City and a development hub in Berlin, CoreOS is recognized for its contributions to the Kubernetes community. The company offers Tectonic, an enterprise-ready platform that enhances Kubernetes with features for secure container orchestration, and Quay, a private image registry for building, storing, and distributing containers. CoreOS also provides CoreUpdate, a tool for managing application updates, and maintains various open source projects, including CoreOS Linux, etcd, and rkt. These solutions address key challenges related to downtime, security, and resilience, enabling organizations to run their applications reliably in diverse environments. In 2018, CoreOS became a subsidiary of Red Hat, further bolstering its position in the cloud infrastructure landscape.
Permabit Technology Corporation
Acquisition in 2017
Permabit Technology Corporation is a leader in data efficiency technology, specializing in disruptive data reduction solutions. Founded in 2000 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company develops software for data deduplication, compression, and thin provisioning, which are essential for optimizing storage. Key products include the Albireo software development kit (SDK) and the Albireo virtual data optimizer (VDO), both of which are designed to enhance performance and efficiency in Linux-based storage environments. Permabit's solutions are utilized by a diverse range of partners, including storage manufacturers, OEMs, cloud service providers, and data centers, enabling them to improve their R&D investments, increase profit margins, and accelerate time to market. As of July 31, 2017, Permabit operates as a subsidiary of Red Hat, Inc.
Sistina Software
Acquisition in 2003
Sistina Software, Inc. is a company specializing in storage infrastructure, focusing on the design, development, and support of storage management software specifically for Linux systems. The firm provides solutions that enable data sharing for both enterprise and technical computing clients. Its flagship product is a comprehensive file system and volume management platform, which incorporates a global file system, a Linux logical volume manager, and various management tools to facilitate the installation and configuration of storage clusters. Through its innovative software solutions, Sistina Software aims to enhance storage management capabilities for its users.