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.
Mirantis, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing software, services, and training for open source cloud environments. It offers a range of solutions including OpenStack distribution software, cloud-ready application tools like Murano, and Containers-as-a-Service for developers and operators. The company empowers organizations to build and manage open cloud infrastructure, facilitating a public cloud experience across various infrastructures while eliminating vendor lock-in. Mirantis also provides infrastructure solutions that support virtualization, application deployment, and cloud management, enabling seamless development and operations. Its portfolio includes training programs for DevOps professionals and managed services for implementation and migration. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Campbell, California, Mirantis has expanded its presence internationally, with offices in Russia, France, Poland, and Ukraine.
ManageIQ
Acquisition in 2012
ManageIQ is a prominent provider of enterprise cloud management and automation solutions, specializing in enabling organizations to deploy, manage, and optimize private, public, and hybrid clouds, as well as virtualized infrastructures and virtual desktops. The company's offerings are built on a common Adaptive Management Platform, which facilitates unified monitoring, management, and automation through a single interface across various enterprise cloud environments and globally distributed data centers. By utilizing ManageIQ's solutions, enterprise customers can enhance the management of their IT infrastructures, accelerate service delivery, and maximize their investments in IT resources.
Qumranet
Acquisition in 2008
Qumranet, Inc. is an enterprise software company that specializes in virtual computing solutions. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with additional offices in Raanana and Netanya, Israel, Qumranet offers its flagship product, Solid ICE, which is an integrated desktop virtualization solution. Solid ICE includes several key components: the Virtual Desktop Server, which operates Windows virtual desktops; the Virtual Desktop Controller, responsible for managing the virtual desktop environment; and the Simple Protocol for Independent Computing Environments (SPICE), a protocol that facilitates remote connections to virtual environments. These solutions enable enterprises to efficiently host desktops within Kernel-based virtual machines located in their corporate data centers, allowing users to connect remotely through the SPICE protocol. In 2008, Qumranet became a subsidiary of Red Hat, Inc.