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January 28, 2010

credativ, OpenLogic Partner to Enhance Support for Open Source Software

credativ an open source service and support company reportedly announced a partnership with OpenLogic, Inc.
 
OpenLogic is a provider of enterprise open source software solutions including several open source packages. Both the companies plan to offer credativ’s on-depth third level support to OpenLogic’s customers across Europe and North America.
 
Sources from the companies said that the combined solution will serve as a “One-Stop Shop for Open Source Support.” OpenLogic provides open source support, provisioning and governance solutions for the easy and efficient use of open source software. OpenLogic offers greater choice, confidence and control to enterprises for mitigating open source risks at the same time enabling cost savings.
 
OpenLogic and credativ will cover the European market through supports center in the UK and Germany. Credativ will be able to cater to the needs of enterprises which require the features of open logic’s Linux CentOS and the more than 500 open source packages which have been already certified by Open Logic’s 42 point certification process.
 
“OpenLogic already serves a number of Fortune 500 global clients. This partnership with credativ significantly strengthens our ability to serve customers in Europe,” said Steve Grandchamp, CEO of OpenLogic.
 
“credativ is uniquely positioned as a global, independent provider of deep technical expertise in a wide variety of open source technologies,” said Joe Conway, president of credativ in the United States. “Our partnership with OpenLogic will allow us to assist organizations already benefiting from OpenLogic’s enterprise offerings to expand their successful use of open source software.”
 
credativ offers services and support for open source software by providing a comprehensive range of services including open source consulting, architectural and technical advice, open source software development, open source training, and personalized support.
 
OpenLogic provides open source solutions using which enterprises can safely acquire, support and control open source software. The company’s software offerings include popular open source packages which are made available via OpenLogic Exchange or OLEX, a free Web site where companies can find, research, and download certified, enterprise-ready open source packages on demand. Also OpenLogic offers indemnification; updates; and enterprise-grade technical support backed by the OpenLogic Expert Community.
 

Shamila Janakiraman is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To read more of Shamila’s articles, please visit her columnist page.

Edited by Kelly McGuire
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