There’s some big news this morning. I’ll have more later, but here’s some info to get you started:
- Press release: IBM Acquires Gluecode Software; Acquisition Builds On IBM Support For Open Source Technology; Expands Customer And Business Partner Choice For WebSphere Software
ARMONK, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 10, 2005–IBM today announced it has acquired Gluecode Software, a privately held company based in El Segundo, Calif., and provider of software and support services for open source application infrastructure software. Financial details were not disclosed.Based on core open source technology from the Apache Geronimo application server, Gluecode’s software and related subscription support services provide a flexible and affordable infrastructure to organizations that need a reliable alternative to traditional commercial software offerings. Gluecode helps Java(TM) developers, small and mid-sized businesses (SMB) and departmental users reduce the complexity of application development by pre-integrating the most common services for building mainstream Java applications. …
- New York Times story: I.B.M. Expected to Buy Start-Up to Advance Open-Source Strategy
- Ovum analyst blurb: IBM buys Gluecode Software
