September 26, 2024 | Blog

In the digital world, everything is open, and everyone has access to it. You can find what you need in seconds with one click, search, and browse. Often, being open is associated with or targeted as vulnerable. But in open source technology,  that’s not the case. 

Earlier this, IT Group, Inc. (ITG) celebrated with Red Hat and EDB the origin of disruptive technology of open source philosophy. Richard Stallman, the activist and the man behind the Free and Open Source Principles, made a breakthrough that allowed many software developers and programmers to be part of an open community, sharing and improving their software until it became mainstream.

Meet ITG’s Open Source Tech Partners 

1. What is Open Source Technology? 

2. Red Hat and the Open Source Community

3. EnterpriseDB and Database Management

4. Collaborative Investment and Premium Support from IT Group, Inc.

What is Open Source Technology?

Nowadays, many businesses in all industries rely on open source technology to continue and improve their digital transformation processes and initiatives. Some of which are Linux, PostgreSQL, Nginx, Python, OpenJDK, WordPress, containers, etc., to some extent, build their business around it, like in the mobile space, where Android is set as a baseline for their operating system.

Also read: World Data Privacy Day and the Importance of Securing Your Data Part 1 

ITG’s Head of Enterprise IT Infrastructure Solutions, Ryan Ching, has a simple answer to it. “It’s Open [and transparent], that is why it’s more secure. So, if your source code is open for everybody to see, it simply means that more eyes can scrutinize the code, which leads to corrections and, in return, better software development and more secure solutions,” he said during his interview for the Free Open Source Software Month.

Open Source Data Management

To dig deeper, EDB is also an open source data management system. In fact, one of the biggest and most trusted companies in terms of open source technology. ITG, the leading IT Solution Partner in the Philippines and ASEAN region, aligns with EDB’s core value of promoting enterprise data management. “The EDB Postgres™ Platform creates a cohesive data management fabric that accommodates a wider range of workloads and tasks by integrating with legacy systems and emerging innovative solutions,” ITG said.”The DBMS database platform enables integration across different databases, but it also supports combining unstructured data from NoSQL solutions with corporate, transactional data in structured, relational systems.”

Red Hat and the Open Source Community

Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source solutions—including Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes, is an open source tech company that values Freedom, Community, and Sustainability. As open source is the catalyst for change in business and technology, Red Hat provides collaborative investment with premium support. “Red Hat exists not only as an enterprise software company but as a catalyst for change, built on the belief that open unlocks the world’s potential. Our commitment is not only to shape the future of open source but to continuously lay the groundwork to get all of us there, guided by our principles of freedom, community, and sustainability,” they said. 

With this principle in mind, the freedom to choose, the community to share for support and sustainable growth for all. “We release our software under open source licenses that permit a recipient to see, modify, and distribute the code. We make software improvements more accessible through open and iterative collaboration with customers, contributors, competitors, and partners.  We fund the development of freely-licensed and openly-developed components by assembling them into integrated products, pairing them with support, certifications, expertise, and delivery services— all via subscription,” they said.

Also read: Free and Open: Why Open Source is Revolutionary in Tech and Business 

ITG offers Red Hat services and premium support, including (but not limited ot0 consulting from tech experts, aftercare sales, and certification and training. At present, Red Hat and ITG are at the forefront of including AI as one of the newest technologies. “Artificial intelligence (AI) is powering new discoveries and experiences across fields and industries. Use Red Hat platforms to build, deploy, monitor, and use AI models and applications, accelerated by the speed, trust, and transparency of the open source community,” Red Hat said.

EnterpriseDB and Database Management

Meanwhile, on the side of database experts, EnterpriseDB (EDB) is leading the way to open source database management and is now at the forefront of incorporating AI in their product features. EnterpriseDB, ITG’s Enterprise Open Source Database solution, offers an enterprise-class data management platform and tools based on the open source database PostgreSQL. It helps organizations, especially businesses with large amounts of data, to master data management at scale and ensure availability and reliability across all deployments.

Also read: Open Source and AI: What You Need to Know 

“With deep open-source database expertise, we ensure high availability, reliability, security, 24×7 global support and advanced professional services, both on premises and in the cloud. This empowers enterprises to control risk, manage costs and scale efficiently. Advancements in data and AI have made the world around us smarter, faster and more connected. We envision an economy powered by data-driven, AI-infused intelligent applications which seamlessly integrate into daily life, driving both economic and social impact for good,” EDB shared in their sustainability report. 

“AI has the potential to boost supply chain and energy efficiency and to monitor resource management with speed and accuracy. Responsibly harnessing the power of emerging technologies like AI will likely result in positive ESG impacts for our company and our customers,” said Kevin Dallas, EDB’s CEO. “Being leading open-source database experts, openness is a value we strive to achieve. In 2024, we will further align our efforts with globally recognized sustainability frameworks to “open up” and provide the transparency our stakeholders expect to see.”

Collaborative Investment and Premium Support from IT Group, Inc.

IT Group, Inc. has been the leading IT Solution Partner in the Philippines and ASEAN Region, with regional offices located in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, helping 200+ clients across the ASEAN region on their digital transformation journey and has a solid portfolio of 250+ successful projects. As a company that values customer relationships and business partnerships, ITG provides room for collaborative work with our business partners, customers, clients, and people, aligning our goals with open source philosophy. 

We’re your trusted partner for innovative solutions in the deployment and maintenance of open source technologies in your organization, and we are your certified and trusted partner for this enterprise organization. Know more about your business options. Let’s Venture Together today.