OpenLogic & Interactive Ideas - enabling resellers to meet the market demand for open source software
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OpenLogic, Inc., a leading provider of software, stacks and support that enable enterprises to easily deploy and manage customised open source environments saving time and money, has partnered with Interactive Ideas to manage distribution of OpenLogic Enterprise and OpenLogic Library Edition to enterprise customers in the UK. This removes many of the barriers to open source adoption in corporate environments such as litigation, software quality and multiple sources of code. A survey of CIOs shows that over 80% of enterprises are already using or intend to use open source software. Analysts report that the market for open source software will grow from $6.9B in 2005 to $22.2B in 2010. Over the same time period there will be significant growth in the amount of dollars spent on internal IT development using open source components from $5.2B to $19.4B The use of open source software continues to broaden beyond Linux, with analysts predicting that by 2010, IT organisations will use open source in 80% of infrastructure-focused software investments and 25% of business software investments. Many resellers and companies derive their competitive advantage from using open source software. The community provides essential technical help to developers but companies don't want their competitors to know which open source packages they are using. OpenLogic also allows developers to post queries to the community anonymously to protect their companies competitive advantage. OpenLogic has hired contributors who have proven their coding skills and have an understanding of the particular packages which ensures that the technical help for each of the packages is of the highest quality and quickly available. The Interactive Ideas reseller network will not only be able to sell the OpenLogic software directly, but also use it to configure and validate customised stacks for resale. A recent survey found that on average companies are using 75 different open source packages which demonstrates their appetite and highlights the opportunity for resellers to sell customised software stacks. With OpenLogic providing a single source of code, the tools to validate customised stacks and easily there has never been a more compelling reason for resellers to get involved. "As open source adoption in the enterprise accelerates in Europe, there is a growing need for solutions that eliminate the risks around the sourcing, support, and licensing of open source software," said Michael Trup, Interactive Ideas Managing Director. "OpenLogic is the only company that addresses this market with a truly commercial-grade solution, and we're excited to work with them to help satisfy this growing demand." "Interactive Ideas will be an invaluable partner for us as we tap into a fast-growing international market for comprehensive enterprise open source solutions," said Steven Grandchamp, CEO of OpenLogic,. "As the premier open source distributor and reseller in the UK, they offer tremendous expertise and experience in the market, and we look forward to leveraging this partnership towards strong growth in Europe." Peter Dawes-Huish, CEO of Interactive Ideas partner, LinuxIT Europe, adds: “LinuxIT’s aim is it to make it simple for our customers to integrate and deploy open source solution stacks that are tested and supported, secure in the knowledge that the users benefit from easy-to-order, low-cost subscription models. Through our partnership with Interactive Ideas, we are able to do just that, bringing business ready open source solutions to SMEs and large enterprises.†To explain the market and revenue opportunity to resellers presented by the OpenLogic solution, Interactive Ideas and OpenLogic are hosting a webinar on the 22nd March. To register then click here. About OpenLogic OpenLogic provides software, application stacks and services that help enterprises to maximise the value of open-source software. With more than 700 customers in 25 countries, OpenLogic delivers a proven solution to manage open source deployments enabling companies to mitigate open source risks while reducing cost of ownership. OpenLogic solutions:
About Interactive Ideas Interactive is the leading distributor of Linux and Security Solutions in the UK. It has been involved in distributing Open Source products for almost 10 years and has relationships with all the leading vendors. It recently launched its Linux website, www.linuxvar.net as a way of promoting Linux solutions to the SME marketplace. Based in Enfield in London, it works with solution providers in both the SME and Enterprise space, providing an unparalleled level of service. In 2001, founder Michael Trup, was named as a 'Future Entrepreneur of the Year' by Enterprise Magazine and in 2003 Interactive Ideas was awarded 'Inner City 100' status as one of the fastest growing companies in the UK based in an inner city area. |
