Red Hat SummitRed Hat, Inc. (Nasdaq:RHAT), a leader in open source Internet infrastructure solutions, today announced that the award-winning Red Hat Linux 6.2 operating system (OS) will power Dell Computer Corporation's (Nasdaq: DELL) new PowerApp.web appliance servers.
Red Hat and Dell, the No. 2 PC server provider in the world, closely collaborated on development of the Dell PowerApp.web appliance server, creating a powerful Linux-based Web server that can be installed and operational in minutes. The PowerApp.web for Linux appliance server delivers Internet businesses the reliability and scalability needed to ensure the performance and uptime critical in today's Internet infrastructure at a fraction of the cost of traditional Web servers. The unique flexibility of the open source software enables organizations to quickly customize and receive the updates needed to maximize performance. In addition, Red Hat will provide support for the PowerApp.web appliance server, delivering Dell customers unmatched technical expertise in open source Internet solutions.
"Red Hat's partnership with Dell has helped pioneer the rapid adoption of Linux and open source solutions for enterprise computing," said Matthew Szulik, President and CEO of Red Hat, Inc. "This expanded partnership with Dell demonstrates how both companies are again trailblazing the industry to deliver powerful, low-cost and easy-to-manage open source Internet infrastructure solutions for the new Internet economy."
International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts the worldwide appliance server market will grow dramatically, from virtually no market presence in 1998 to an estimated volume of over two million units by 2002. In addition, NetCraft, Inc. (www.netcraft.com), reports that 29 percent of all public Web servers run on Linux, making Linux the most popular operating system for public Web sites.
"The PowerApp.web for Linux appliance server removes the complexities of installing, configuring and supporting powerful Linux-based Web infrastructures," said Michael Lambert, senior vice president, Dell Enterprise Systems Group. "Through our strategic partnership with Red Hat, our development teams were able to fine-tune and optimize the performance and reliability of the Red Hat Linux-based PowerApp.web appliance server to create a truly plug-and-play Internet infrastructure solution."
The Dell PowerApp.web 100 for Linux is pre-configured with Red Hat Linux 6.2 and Apache Web Server 1.3.12. This extremely rack-dense 1U (1.75-inches) product features simple set-up and administration and outstanding price/performance to deliver Web hosting or IP services.
To simplify the installation and operation of a Linux Internet infrastructure solution, Dell offers the PowerApp Kick-Start Utility, a simple network configuration tool that allows the user to input basic network information, such as loading of the IP address, naming of the host and gateway and subnet address assignment. Also included is Dell's PowerApp Admin Tool, a unified management interface from which a user can conveniently configure, deploy, and manage the appliance servers. These features mean that the PowerApp appliance servers can be deployed quickly and easily into a customer's Internet infrastructure with minimum set-up and administration time-even by someone with little to no Linux or Web server expertise.
Detailed product information on Dell's PowerApp appliance servers can be found at www.powerapp.com.
About Red Hat, Inc.
Red Hat, the world's leading open source and Linux provider, is headquartered in Raleigh, NC with satellite offices spanning the globe. Red Hat is leading Linux and open source solutions into the mainstream by making high quality, low cost technology accessible. Red Hat provides operating system software along with middleware, applications and management solutions. Red Hat also offers support, training and consulting services to its customers worldwide and through top-tier partnerships. Red Hat's open source strategy offers customers a long term plan for building infrastructures that are based on and leverage open source technologies with focus on security and ease of management. Learn more: http://www.redhat.com
Forward-Looking Statements
Forward-looking statements in this press release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release that are not strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, management's plans and objectives for future operations, and management's assessment of market factors, constitute forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, reliance upon strategic relationships, management of growth, the possibility of undetected software errors, the risks of economic downturns generally, and in Red Hat's industry specifically, the risks associated with competition and competitive pricing pressures, the viability of the Internet, and other risks detailed in Red Hat's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which may be accessed through the SEC's Web site at http://www.sec.gov.
LINUX is a trademark of Linus Torvalds. RED HAT is a registered trademark of Red Hat, Inc. All other names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
- About Red Hat
Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to reliable and high-performing cloud, Linux, middleware, storage and virtualization technologies. Red Hat also offers award-winning support, training, and consulting services. As the connective hub in a global network of enterprises, partners, and open source communities, Red Hat helps create relevant, innovative technologies that liberate resources for growth and prepare customers for the future of IT. Learn more at http://www.redhat.com.
- Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations of future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including: risks related to delays or reductions in information technology spending; the effects of industry consolidation; the ability of the Company to compete effectively; the integration of acquisitions and the ability to market successfully acquired technologies and products; uncertainty and adverse results in litigation and related settlements; the inability to adequately protect Company intellectual property and the potential for infringement or breach of license claims of or relating to third party intellectual property; the ability to deliver and stimulate demand for new products and technological innovations on a timely basis; risks related to data and information security vulnerabilities; ineffective management of, and control over, the Company’s growth and international operations; fluctuations in exchange rates; and changes in and a dependence on key personnel, as well as other factors contained in our most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (copies of which may be accessed through the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov), including those found therein under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations". In addition to these factors, actual future performance, outcomes, and results may differ materially because of more general factors including (without limitation) general industry and market conditions and growth rates, economic and political conditions, governmental and public policy changes and the impact of natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods. The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent the Company’s views as of the date of this press release and these views could change. However, while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.
