Red Hat

Red Hat, Inc. is a prominent American software company that specializes in open source software solutions for enterprises. Founded in 1993, Red Hat is known for its flagship product, the Red Hat Linux operating system, which has become a leading Linux distribution for servers. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, Red Hat operates as a subsidiary of IBM while maintaining its identity as an independent business unit. The company develops, distributes, and supports a wide range of open source software, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), middleware solutions like JBoss, and automation tools such as Ansible. Red Hat also offers container and Kubernetes solutions, along with professional support and consulting services to help organizations effectively implement open source technologies. Its customer base includes large enterprises and government agencies that value flexibility and innovation in their IT infrastructure. Red Hat is committed to advancing open source software adoption and fostering collaboration within the community.