Company information
We are Red Hat
Our mission is to be the catalyst in communities of customers, contributors, and partners creating better technology the open source way.
Who we are
The world's leading provider of open source, enterprise IT solutions
More than 2 decades ago, Red Hat had a spark of an idea—a vision for developing software differently. We believed that collaboration with an ecosystem of IT leaders, open source advocates, developers, and partners could create a better foundation for the future of IT—Red Hat® Enterprise Linux®.
But that was just the beginning.
Today, we deliver a comprehensive portfolio of products and services using the same open, collaborative business model and an affordable, predictable subscription.
Fast facts
Leadership
Leading our team the open source way
Meet the teamThe most respected and influential people at Red Hat are those who show passion for our mission and live it every day. A leader at Red Hat does not rely on their title to earn respect.
Jim Whitehurst, President and chief executive officer, Red Hat
Development model
Bringing open source to the enterprise
Open source communities are solving some of the most complex business and IT challenges today. The freedom to see the code, ask questions, and offer improvements back to the community: this is the open source way.
Participate
We participate in and create community-powered upstream projects.
Integrate
We integrate upstream-projects, fostering open community platforms.
Stabilize
We commercialize these platforms together with a rich ecosystem of services and certifications.
Subscriptions
A better way to buy and sell software
A Red Hat subscription is more than the software. Red Hat customers get the latest software, trust that it's secure, and gain access to a community of experts making software the open source way.
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Learn about Red Hat’s commitment to protecting customer data and privacy
Outreach
Diverse voices for the future of IT
We believe that the future of IT needs diverse voices and perspectives, so we're working to inspire the next generation to join the open source movement.
Women making an impact
Red Hat is an advocate for diversity in open source. We created and sponsor the Women in Open Source Award to recognize women who make an impact and encourage future generations to join the open source movement.
Learn moreOpen source in education
Red Hat promotes open source software, methodology, and culture in education.
Learn moreOpen source
It's not just about technology. It's about people.
We've been at the forefront of open source for more than 20 years. But it's not just about technology. Open source values like meritocracy, community building, and transparency are changing the way we approach business and life. See why openness is the default 21st-century innovation model.
Life
Openness is a catalyst for change. Whether it's healthcare or education, open source principles are changing the way we live.
Watch Open Source StoriesBusiness
From DevOps to containers, the future of IT needs all of us. These are some of the big ideas Red Hat is thinking about.
Read the topicsOrganizations
Successful organizations need open leadership. Jim Whitehurst, CEO of Red Hat, explains how open organizations can encourage the best ideas.
Learn about The Open Organization