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

*Red Hat client data and Fortune 500 list, June 2018

Leadership

Leading our team the open source way

The 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
Meet the team

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.

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Participate

We participate in and create community-powered upstream projects.

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Integrate

We integrate upstream-projects, fostering open community platforms.

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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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Trust Red Hat

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.

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Open source in education

Red Hat promotes open source software, methodology, and culture in education.

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Open 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.

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Business

From DevOps to containers, the future of IT needs all of us. These are some of the big ideas Red Hat is thinking about.

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Organizations

Successful organizations need open leadership. Jim Whitehurst, CEO of Red Hat, explains how open organizations can encourage the best ideas.

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