Red Hat and IBM Launch Global Initiative to Accelerate Linux Adoption in Emerging Markets

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Red Hat and IBM have formed a global initiative to speed up the development and adoption of Linux-based solutions in emerging markets and established markets worldwide. The partnership aims to provide software developers with technical resources, expertise, and implementation services to help them port and certify their applications on IBM software and hardware and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. This initiative will particularly focus on emerging markets such as China, India, Russia, and Korea.

Key Takeaways:

  • The global initiative will focus on emerging markets like China, India, Russia, and Korea, in addition to established markets worldwide.
  • Red Hat and IBM will provide software developers with technical resources, expertise, and implementation services to help them port and certify their applications on IBM software and hardware and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
  • IBM will offer 29 new Linux skill-building tutorials on developerWorks to help developers attain professional competence and certification in Linux systems and network administration.
  • The initiative will provide ISVs with copies of Red Hat Enterprise Linux with supporting documentation and access to Red Hat Network, and facilitate onsite registration for Red Hat's Technology Partner Program.
  • At the IBM Innovation Centers, ISVs will receive consulting support and technical expertise to help them migrate, test, develop, and implement their applications for Red Hat Enterprise Linux on IBM platforms.
  • The initiative will be available at 15 locations across Asia, North America, and Europe, including Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou (China), Bangalore (India), Seoul (Korea), and other locations.
  • IBM has already enabled over 1,300 ISV applications for Linux on POWER and expects to grow that number by 200 new applications per quarter.
  • The collaboration with Red Hat will help the ISV community worldwide test and certify their applications at IBM Innovation Centers for Red Hat Enterprise Linux on IBM platforms.

Statistics:

  • 29 new Linux skill-building tutorials offered by IBM on developerWorks.
  • 1,300+ ISV applications for Linux on POWER enabled by IBM to date.
  • 200 new applications for Linux on POWER expected to be enabled by IBM per quarter.
  • 15 locations across Asia, North America, and Europe where the initiative will be available.
  • 4 countries in emerging markets where the initiative will focus (China, India, Russia, and Korea).
  • 2 companies partnering for the initiative (Red Hat and IBM).

Sources:

  • "IBM Red Hat Partnership: Linux Development and Business Awards 2005" by 10meters.com
  • "Red Hat and IBM form global initiative to accelerate Linux adoption in emerging markets" by newsdesk@10meters.com.