Linux Foundation New Member Update

 *Linux Foundation Announces New Members***



*Four new members join Linux Foundation to collaborate on Linux, maximize
investments in collaborative development*



SAN FRANCISCO, January 29, 2013 –The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit
organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of Linux, today announced
that Axis Communications, D-Link, O.S. Systems and Perforce are joining the
organization.



Each of today’s new members has a desire to maximize their investment in
Linux and the collaborative development model. By joining The Linux
Foundation they can accelerate software development and build more
innovative products faster. Through collaboration in Linux Foundation
workgroups, networking at events and contributing to the Linux development
community, these companies will broaden opportunities to expand their
businesses with Linux.



More information about today’s newest Linux Foundation members:



Axis Communications <http://www.axis.com> is a market leader in network
video and a driving force behind the shift from analog to digital video
surveillance, paving the way for a smarter, safer and more secure world.
Offering network video solutions for professional installations, Axis is a
Sweden-based IT company whose products and solutions are based on an
innovative, open technology platform.



“Due to Linux' robustness and availability, all of our products are built
on its open source code, which means they can easily be integrated into
even the most complex video surveillance installations,” said Johan
Paulsson, CTO, Axis Communications. “Axis was one of the first companies to
use embedded Linux in a volume product and has long seen the advantages of
using Linux. Joining The Linux Foundation is a natural step. We are looking
forward to continue learning and contributing to the Linux community.”



D-Link <http://www.dlink.com> is a global leader in connectivity for homes,
small and medium businesses, enterprise environments and service providers.
An award-winning designer, developer and manufacturer, D-Link implements
and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in
switching, wireless broadband, storage, IP surveillance, and cloud-based
network management.



“Linux powers a significant segment of today’s networking infrastructure,
so it’s a natural step for us to become a member of The Linux Foundation,”
said Jocelyn Chung, VP of Global Marketing, D-Link. “We believe that
collaboration with companies and developers in this space and sharing best
practices can enhance our own leadership in integrated, end-to-end
solutions for surveillance, software, switching, and storage, as well as
next-generation cloud technologies.”



O.S. Systems <http://www.ossystems.com/br>, performs Board Support Package
(BSP) and embedded operating system development, reducing the risk and time
to market for products. It also provides specialized consultancy in open
source software and the Yocto Project.

“The Linux Foundation hosts important collaboration projects across
industries,” said Otavio Salvador, CTO, O.S. Systems. “Its work in high
performance and availability, the cloud, and consumer electronics applies
to what’s happening in automotive. It’s the beauty of the collaborative
development model, and we’re looking forward to deepening our relationships
and collaboration in this area, making O.S. Systems the right partner for
new critical projects.”



Perforce powers the world's most demanding development environments.
Managing any variety of digital assets, Perforce enterprise version
management solutions foster collaboration on a global scale while ensuring
security, IP defensibility and compliance. Perforce Git Fusion extends new
capabilities to Git users, who can now create customized new repos on the
fly—with no extra software to install or any changes to workflow.



“As a modern software company, we recognize the importance of supporting
organizations and workflows that encourage software development from
multiple sources,” said Don Marti, technical marketing manager at Perforce
Software. “By joining The Linux Foundation, we will be able to better help
our customers who face the challenge of blending the needs of enterprise
development with third party open source development.”



“Linux and the collaborative development model can provide a blueprint for
companies that want to maximize open source best practices and their
investments in the operating system,” said Amanda McPherson, vice president
of marketing and developer services at The Linux Foundation. “We’re looking
forward to the work we can do with these new members to advance Linux and
their businesses.”



*About The Linux Foundation*

The Linux Foundation <http://www.linuxfoundation.org> is a nonprofit
consortium dedicated to fostering the growth of Linux. Founded in 2000, the
organization sponsors the work of Linux creator Linus Torvalds and
promotes, protects and advances the Linux operating system by marshaling
the resources of its members and the open source development community. The
Linux Foundation provides a neutral forum for collaboration and education
by hosting Linux conferences, <http://events.linuxfoundation.org> including
LinuxCon <http://events.linuxfoundation.org/events/linuxcon>, and
generating original Linux
research<http://www.linuxfoundation.org/publications>,
Linux videos <http://videos.linux.com> and content that advances the
understanding of the Linux platform. Its web properties, including
Linux.com, <http://www.linux.com> reach approximately two million people
per month. The organization also provides extensive Linux
training<http://training.linuxfoundation.org>opportunities that
feature the Linux kernel community’s leading experts as
instructors. Follow The Linux Foundation on
Twitter.<http://www.twitter.com/linuxfoundation>





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