Israeli Open Source Companies
This list of Israeli Open Source related companies is a work in progress. When I say Israeli companies, I include companies that have a HQ elsewhere and/or are registered as a company in a different country (but have a strong entity in Israel).
If you wish to add your company, or comment on the list, please contact me.
Software Vendors:
- Zend - The company and its founders, Andi Gutmans and Zeev Suraski, continue to play leadership roles in the PHP and open source communities, and are accountable for a central role in the explosive growth of PHP.
- Qumranet - Qumranet is the proud sponsor, maintainer and catalyst behind the Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) project, a global open source effort focused on integrating robust virtualization capabilities into the Linux kernel.
- Qlusters - The company behind openQRM (www.openqrm.org), an open-source systems management solution for software provisioning and managing virtual environments.
- AQUA - Develop and manage the JSystem, an open source Test Automation project. JSystem is a Java framework that extends the standard JUnit while enhancing its capabilities to support functional and system-level testing.
- Tersus - Developers of the Tersus Visual Programming Platform, a development and execution platform that enables you to easily create enterprise web applications by drawing visual diagrams instead of writing code.
- Xorcom - A contributing member of the Asterisk community. We develop software and hardware aimed to reduce the complexity of setting up Asterisk PBXs in order to shorten the set-up time and make Asterisk available for a wider range of users.
- NCortex - Develops open source System on a Chip (SoC) integrated development environment.
- Regoplus - Founded in 2002 backed with decades of accumulated computer software expertise, is leading developer and implementor of open source multi-user PC technology.
- Startcom - is the producer and vendor of the StartCom Linux operating systems, operates the StartCom Free SSL Certification Authority and MediaHost™ since 1999. Most solutions provided by StartCom are based on Open Source technology and open standards.
- Gizmox - The company behind Visual WebGui, an open source rapid application development framework for graphic user interfaces of IT web applications.
- Traffix Systems - pioneers a new approach in the Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA) market with products and solutions set for the needs of network equipment providers and operators.
- OpenSpaces - is an open source initiative from GigaSpaces, designed to enable scaling out of stateful applications in a simple way using Spring. It is built around GigaSpaces’ core product – the eXtreme Application Platform (XAP)
- Kaltura - is an Open-Source Platform for Video Creation, Management, Interaction, and Collaboration
Service Providers:
- Lingnu - Offers a unique personnel made of the top Linux and Open Source experts in Israel. The Lingnu team has extensive experience developing Open Source software, Information Security, System Translations and remote maintenance.
- Tikal - A vendor of open source Application Development and Deployment (AD&D) solution suites and services.
Tikal is focused solely on delivering comprehensive and fully integrated open source application life-cycle solutions, from requirement to retirement.
- Penguin IT - A supplier of Professional GNU/Linux and Open Source services in a wide range: Professional training, On site consulting, Expert on-site and phone support, project leading and integration and more.
- Open Source People - Develop, consult, customize, support and assemble software using Open Source tools.
- GreenfieldTech - A consulting company providing a broad range of Open Source related services.
- PTI - Perl Training Israel is an authority and expert of Perl and other Open Source technologies in Israel, and provides excellent software development solutions for your company.
- Tk Open Systems - A provider of IT services based on Open Source technologies.
- MKsoft - Provides complete business oriented computing solutions.
- Codefidence - A privately held company providing consulting and custom software development using Open Source technologies.
- Sysnet - Specializes in cost effective and proactive management of information systems. With Over 15 years experience, and a unique view of IT and IS, SysNet can provide focused consulting and project management with a broad range of technological solutions.
- Eagle Computers - A service provider for schools and other enterprises, supporting the penetration of Linux and other OSS based solutions to Israeli schools.
- AnyOpen - A solution provider based in Rehovot, Israel that helps enterprises, hi-tech companies and government organizations make the most out of open source software while protecting their intellectual capital.
Non-Profits:
- Hamakor - An Israeli Society for Free Software and Open-Source Code (Registered Society) is a registered Non Profit Organization. It aims to be a legal front and a clearinghouse for different informal bodies and persons who pursue the advancement of free and open source software, in their various definitions, in Israel.
- VAYA - A Research Center for FOSS, is a non profit, entrepreneur organization.
There are many more companies that have some connection to Open Source, and influential individuals, but I do not intend to list them here.
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