OpenLogic Establishes European Presence With New UK Distributor

BROOMFIELD, Colo. January 29, 2007 -OpenLogic, Inc., a leading provider of software, stacks and support that enable enterprises to easily deploy and manage customized open source environments, today announced a partnership with leading European open source distributor Interactive Ideas to further expand OpenLogic's worldwide market presence. Under the partnership, Interactive Ideas, the largest pure open source distributor in the UK, will manage distribution of OpenLogic Enterprise and OpenLogic Library Edition to enterprise customers in the UK.

Interactive Ideas is an established leader in the UK open source market, where it is the leading distributor for Red Hat Software and a distributor for such companies as VMWare and Novell. The Interactive Ideas team will leverage their extensive distribution and sales experience as the primary distributor for OpenLogic Enterprise, OpenLogic's flagship open source integration and management software. UK-based Value-Added Resellers (VARs) will not only be able to sell the software directly, but also use it to configure and validate customized stacks for resale.

"As open source adoption in the enterprise accelerates in Europe, there is a growing need for solutions that eliminate the risks around the sourcing, support, and licensing of open source software," said Michael Trup, Interactive Ideas managing director. "OpenLogic is the only company that addresses this market with a truly commercial-grade solution, and we're excited to work with them to help satisfy this growing demand."

"Interactive Ideas will be an invaluable partner for us as we tap into a fast-growing international market for comprehensive enterprise open source solutions," said Steven Grandchamp, CEO of OpenLogic, "As the premier open source distributor and reseller in the UK, they offer tremendous expertise and experience in the market, and we look forward to leveraging this partnership towards strong growth in Europe."

The deal between OpenLogic and Interactive Ideas comes at a good time for Europe. OpenLogic removes many barriers to using open source software in corporate environments. A recent report funded by the European Commission's Information Society Technologies concluded that increasing the FLOSS (Free/Libre Open Source Software) share of software investment from 20% to 40% would lead to a 10 Billion Euro increase of the European Union's GDP.

About OpenLogic

OpenLogic is a leading provider of software, stacks and support that enable enterprises to easily customize, deploy and manage commercial-grade open source environments. OpenLogic's software automates the integration and deployment of any combination of 200 pre-certified open source packages along with proprietary or commercial solutions. The OpenLogic solution also mitigates open source legal risks by enabling companies to manage and enforce open source policies. OpenLogic's technical support and update services give enterprises the commercial-grade reliability they demand. OpenLogic is currently used by more than 700 customers worldwide. For more on OpenLogic, go to www.openlogic.com.

About Interactive Ideas

Interactive is the leading distributor of Linux and Security Solutions in the UK. It has been involved in distributing Open Source products for almost 10 years and has relationships with all the leading vendors. It recently launched its Linux website, www.linuxvar.net as a way of promoting Linux solutions to the SME marketplace. Based in Enfield in London, it works with solution providers in both the SME and Enterprise space, providing an unparalleled level of service. In 2001, founder Michael Trup, was named as a 'Future Entrepreneur of the Year' by Enterprise Magazine and in 2003 Interactive Ideas was awarded 'Inner City 100' status as one of the fastest growing companies in the UK based in an inner city area.

Bret Clement

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