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• July 2, 2010
  Likewise Open 6, Advancing Active Directory Interoperability With Open Source Software
  Active Directory isn't however just limited to Microsoft's Windows users: Mac and Linux users can also connect and get access by way of open source software from software vendor Likewise.
• July 2, 2010
  Unix Active Directory Software Faster
  Likewise has released version 6 of its Open Active Directory compatibility software.
• July 1, 2010
  Likewise Open 6.0 Has Been Released
  An open-source tool for Active Directory
• July 1, 2010
  Likewise Open polished with 6.0 release
  Making non-Windows boxes friendlier with Active Directory
• May 3, 2010
  Likewise, I'm Sure on ITworld.com
  After the dust settled, it turns out that Samba and Likewise can co-exist after all.
• January 17, 2010
  Wise Up with Likewise on TooMuchGreen.com
  Likewise is a superb, quick and easy utility for both Linux and Mac which allows authentication (single sign on) to a Microsoft Active Directory network.
• January 12, 2010
  GPanswers.com Interview with Manny Vellon
  A 15-minute interview addressing questions such as “Why would you want Macs and Linux into your AD?”.
• January 5, 2010
  Likewise Software CEO Predicts 100% Growth in 2010
  Likewise Software — an open source specialist that helps VARs integrate Linux, Unix and Mac systems with Active Directory — expects to double its revenue in 2010, according to CEO Barry Crist.
• November 9, 2009
  Open source software ready for big business
  Likewise is named one of the Open source companies to watch focused on cloud computing, collaboration, security by Network World magazine.
• October 9, 2009
  Barry Crist Likewise CEO Interviewed on the Frugal Tech Show
  Barry’s podcast interview covers the Open source business model and virtualization.
• October 5, 2009
  Likewise authentication software now supports Snow Leopard
  Likewise Open allows computers running Mac OS X Snow Leopard to authenticate with an organization’s existing Active Directory.
• September 14, 2009
  Managing Linux and Mac Fileshares in Windows
  The practical reality of many enterprises and datacenters today is that they use heterogeneous operating system environments. Having the disparate systems can sometimes present challenges to users and administrators from an access and authentication standpoint. One solution to the problem comes from open source vendor Likewise. The company released Likewise Open 5.3 last week under the GPLv2 license, providing a new open source solution for access and authentication across Windows, Mac and Linux platforms.
• July 23, 2009
  Likewise Offers Cross-Platform File Sharing
  Integration and identity management solutions provider Likewise announced it would offer open-source software to share files among Linux, Mac and Windows computers by using Server Message Block, the networking protocol for file and print services known as SMB and CIFS.
• July 15, 2009
  Managing Heterogeneous Environments with Likewise on Linux.com
  Read more about our customers, growing revenues, and future plans including CIFS and Virtualization in the feature article on Linux.com.
• May 19, 2009
  Novell's SLED 11 to ship with Active Directory gateway technology
  Likewise Enterprise software allows Novell’s Linux desktop to use Active Directory for its network authentication needs. In addition, administrators can easily include Linux desktops in their Active Directory environments and manage them with some of the same tools they use to manage Windows desktops.
• May 13, 2009
  Likewise Open and Citrix XenServer Bring Security and Openness to Virtual Servers
  Citrix has integrated Likewise's Open software with its XenServer virtualization software, so that virtual servers running in mixed network environments can be secured just as easily as physical machines.
• April 30, 2009
  Likewise Secures $10 Million in Funding; Sets Sights on New Users and Product Development
  Likewise is in an exceptionally good position in terms of services offered and the need for those services. With its new round of funding, it only makes sense for Likewise to target new markets -- but it's more exciting to imagine what new development directions we'll see the software take
• April 29, 2009
  Likewise Software attracts $10 million from existing investors
  Likewise Software has scored a $10 million venture round, with existing investors Ignition Partners, Trinity Ventures and Intel Capital
• April 9, 2008
  Mac and Linux Active Directory Authentication Using Likewise Software
  An independent product review of Likewise software for “making the Linux and Mac machines play nice” in Windows networks.
• April 4, 2008
  Using UID-GID to create a Unified Active Directory Environment in Network World Magazine
  Learn more about how a senior Unix administrator at an oil exploration company uses UID-GID to create a unified Active Directory environment in Network World Magazine
• April 2, 2009
  New Ubuntu Linux server is for business
  The new Ubuntu, both on the server and the desktop side, will now work and play better with AD ... Ubuntu will be incorporating Likewise Open and Samba 3.3 support ... Likewise Open enables your Ubuntu servers and desktops to AD domains and forests with a single sign-on that works both for the AD and the Linux side of your network.
• April 2, 2009
  Ubuntu server adoption slow but steady in the data center
  Integration with Windows-based shops is not a barrier to Ubuntu adoption because of the many mature cross-platform open source applications such as the MySQL database, Apache Web server and Likewise software, which enables administrators to monitor Ubuntu servers via Windows Active Directory
• March 25, 2009
  Novell Desktop Linux Ready for Enterprise
  Likewise Enterprise, which enables companies to use Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy to handle identity and management tasks on Linux desktops, will be available through SLED's software repositories in a few weeks at no additional cost. Likewise Enterprise pricing begins at $59 per seat, so its inclusion in SLED means a nice price savings for companies that wish to bring Novell's Linux desktop under a Microsoft management structure.
• March 2, 2009
  Simplify the Use of Sudo
  Manny Vellon, CTO, discusses the sudo utility, a powerful tool for enforcing role-based access control.
• Feb 17, 2009
  Managing Mac policies using Workgroup Manager and Active Directory
  Read Likewise Software CTO Manny Vellon's article, Managing Mac policies using Workgroup Manager and Active Directory, in Macsimumnews
• January 23, 2009
  Auth software firm grows
  Likewise had a banner year on all fronts. IT project manager at NBC Universal, states, "Likewise has a clear lead in terms of the merits of the product, its business model, and in the technical capabilities of its team."
• Nov 25, 2008
  Talking with Likewise on GPLv3 and community management on ZDnet.com
  Barry Crist CEO answers questions about Likewise’s community strategy, and why they moved from GPLv3 to GPLv2 and LGPLv2.
• Nov 25, 2008
  Likewise Software Cover Story in Linux Pro Magazine
  Likewise Software featured in Seamless Integration" issue.
• Nov 4, 2008
  Likewise Software winner in Redmond Magazine’s 2008 Readers’ Choice Awards
  Likewise Software has been named by the readers of Redmond Magazine as a "Preferred Product" in the Interoperability category for the second consecutive year.
• Oct 27, 2008
  The challenge of managing mixed virtualized Linux, Windows networks
  The challenge of managing mixed virtualized Linux, Windows networks – Network World Magazine Article.
• October 6, 2008
  Release of Mono 2.0 for Cross-Platform Microsoft .NET Development
  Likewise Software on Mono 2.0, an open source, cross-platform .NET development framework. Krishna Ganugapati, vice president of Engineering at Likewise Software, comments on the release of Mono 2.0.
• October 6, 2008
  Likewise Software on Mono 2.0, an open source, cross-platform .NET development framework
  Krishna Ganugapati, vice president of Engineering at Likewise Software, comments on the release of Mono 2.0.
• September 26, 2008
  Likewise Software CEO Barry Crist talks to Redmond Magazine about bringing the open source and Windows worlds together
  Windows-centric IT shops are integrating increasing numbers of Linux- and Mac-based products to go along with a healthy number of existing Unix servers.
• September 14, 2009
  Managing Linux and Mac Fileshares in Windows
  The practical reality of many enterprises and datacenters today is that they use heterogeneous operating system environments. Having the disparate systems can sometimes present challenges to users and administrators from an access and authentication standpoint. One solution to the problem comes from open source vendor Likewise. The company released Likewise Open 5.3 last week under the GPLv2 license, providing a new open source solution for access and authentication across Windows, Mac and Linux platforms.
• August 13, 2008
  Likewise Software named Great App for Bridging Windows, Linux and Macs by Network World Magazine
  Network World magazine’s blog “A Better Windows World” lists Likewise Software as one of 12 great applications for bridging Windows, Linux and Macs.
• August 5, 2008
  The Gap Saves Time and Money with Likewise Enterprise
  CIO Magazine highlights Likewise Enterprise in a 5 part series on IT cost cutting and illustrates how Likewise Enterprise was able to save the Gap time and money with its solution
• July 31, 2008
  Likewise Open Fall '08 Edition
  Likewise Open Fall '08 Edition covered in Enterprise Linux News on www.Searchenterpriselinux.com
• July 30, 2008
  Likewise in Seattle Post Intelligencer
  Likewise in Seattle P-I John Cook's Venture Blog.
• June 26, 2008
  Likewise Wins Red Hat Innovator Award
  Likewise Software accepts the Red Hat Innovator or the Year Award 2008 for Enhanced Security at the Red Hat Summit event in Boston.
• June 26, 2008
  Likewise CEO Barry Crist on ZDNet News
  Barry Crist comments on Bills Gate's departure from Microsoft and the impact it will have on Microsoft's future relationship with the open source world.
• May 5, 2008
  Ubuntu 8.04 AD via Likewise Open
  It appears the kind folks at Canonical have hit a home run, maybe even a grand-slam with Ubuntu 8.04 LTS. I took some time today to build a new template for VMWare Server with the 8.04 LTS Server ISO and then started playing.
• May 4, 2008
  Interop 2008 - LikeWise
  Andrew Conry-Murray interviews Barry Crist, CEO of LikeWise Software live from the TechWebTV stage at Interop 2008 in Las Vegas
• May 2, 2008
  BusinessWeek examines Mac inroads in big business
  This week's BW cover story puts Apple's approach to business users squarely in the spotlight, as Peter Burrows captures both the remarkable surge of employee-driven Mac purchasing for the enterprise . . .
• April 25, 2008
  Ubuntu 8.04 Is Ready to Take On Windows
  Ubuntu's deep software catalog, focus on usability and active community combine with long-term support to put desktop Linux's best face forward.
• April 7, 2008
  Making Interoperability Possible: An Interview with Likewise CEO Barry Crist
  Likewise CEO Barry Crist talks about the importance of interoperability, the differences between the corporate and open source communities, and what's ahead for Linux.
• April 4, 2008
  Likewise Software: sandwiched between Microsoft and open source
  What's it like to be an open source company that's also a Microsoft partner dependent on the Windows world? Not bad, says Barry Crist, CEO of Likewise Software. The rise of Linux in the data center, and on the desktop (along with the Mac's suddenly chic status) is creating nice fat demand for a tool that can integrate non-Windows operating systems with Microsoft's Active Directory.
• March 28, 2008
  Likewise Releases Open Spring '08
  Likewise Software, formerly Centeris, delivering authentication and audit solutions for mixed networks, has announced the availability of Likewise Open Spring '08, an open source offering that provides fast and easy integration of Linux, UNIX and Mac systems with Microsoft's (News - Alert) Active Directory.
• March 25, 2008
  Likewise Open Spring '08 Blooms
  Likewise Software, the company formerly known as Centeris, updated the open source flavor of its authentication solution to Likewise Open Spring '08.
• March 25, 2008
  Likewise authenticates Mac enterprise platforms with Microsoft Active Directory
  Likewise Software, which makes authentication and audit solutions for mixed networks, has announced the availability of Likewise Open Spring '08, an Open Source offering that provides integration of Mac OS X, Linux and Unix systems with Microsoft's Active Directory.
• March 25, 2008
  Likewise authenticates Mac enterprise platforms with Microsoft Active Directory
  Likewise Software, which makes authentication and audit solutions for mixed networks, has announced the availability of Likewise Open Spring '08, an Open Source offering that provides integration of Mac OS X, Linux and Unix systems with Microsoft's Active Directory.
• March 25, 2008
  Open Spring '08 Authenticates Linux, UNIX and Mac Enterprise Platforms with MS Active Directory
  Likewise Software, formerly Centeris, a leader in delivering authentication and audit solutions for mixed networks, today announced the availability of Likewise Open Spring '08, an Open Source offering that provides fast and easy integration of Linux, UNIX and Mac systems with Microsoft's Active Directory.
• March 25, 2008
  Likewise opens Windows networks to Linux, Macs
  Much has been said about the evils of vendor lock-in. The reality is that there are definite advantages to being a "Windows shop," particularly in terms of manageability and unified IT support. We like the idea of introducing Linux or Mac OS X into our companies, but it isn't always so easy in practice.
• March 25, 2008
  Likewise Opens Windows Networks to Linux, Macs
  Much has been said about the evils of vendor lock-in. The reality is that there are definite advantages to being a "Windows shop," particularly in terms of manageability and unified IT support. We like the idea of introducing Linux or Mac OS X into our companies, but it isn't always so easy in practice.
• March 25, 2008
  Likewise Open Spring '08 Blooms
  Likewise Software, the company formerly known as Centeris, updated the open source flavor of its authentication solution to Likewise Open Spring '08.
• March 24, 2008
  Ubuntu 8.04 beta: an agile upgrade
  The latest build of everyone's favorite open source desktop OS features better performance, Active Directory integration, and seamless installation from Windows.
• January 15, 2008
  Who says you can't use Active Directory with Linux?
  Like it or lump it, Microsoft's Active Directory is the heart of many corporate networks. That, however, doesn't mean that Linux and Mac systems can't work and play with Active Directory. With Samba, they can. And, with Likewise, Linux and Mac can work and play well with Active Directory.
• January 14, 2008
  Likewise Extends Active Directory's Embrace to Mac and Linux
  Likewise Enterprise and its open-source sibling, Likewise Open, enable administrators to manage Linux, Macintosh and UNIX machines through Microsoft's Active Directory and Group Policy.
• January 5, 2008
  Using Active Directory to manage Linux systems: Barry Crist, Likewise Software
  Mixed Windows/Linux environments can be a hassle, when users need to get authentication both on Microsoft Active Directory and on the Linux system. Barry Crist, CEO of Likewise Software, explains how his company lets IT managers use existing Active Directory infrastructure to control user rights on Linux servers. Plus, we talk to the organizers of the Southern California Linux Expo about this year's event. (24:39)
• December 18, 2007
  Likewise opens up on its new strategy
  I recently noted that Centeris, which enables the integration of Linux into Microsoft environments, had changed its name to Likewise and launched a new open source authentication project called Likewise Open.
• December 14, 2007
  What's in a name? Open source is.
  The first example is Centeris, which recently changed its name to LikeWise Software. The new name is based on its LikeWise software for Active Directory integration of Windows, Linux, Unix and Mac, which has exceeded expectations.
• Dec 11, 2007
  Open source claims seat at the corporate table in '08
  Developments around power management, virtualization, mobile devices and data centers will drive open source, Linux in 2008.
• Dec 11, 2007
  Centeris opens up as Likewise
  I've waited for this one for a long time. Centeris had always been an interesting company, given that it makes it possible to manage Mac, Linux, and Windows machines through Microsoft's Active Directory.
• Dec 10, 2007
  eWeek Newsbreak
  Hey, Microsoft! Heroes also happen in the Linux World.
• Dec 9, 2007
  Likewise Cross-Platform Authentication Open Sourced; Red Hat & Canonical Sign On
  Centeris, the company that integrates Linux, Unix and Mac into Microsoft's Active Directory has changed its name to Likewise.
• Dec 5, 2007
  Likewise Open-Sources Active Directory Authentication for Linux
  Thanks to newly renamed Likewise, open-source Active Directory authentication for Linux has arrived.
• Dec 5, 2007
  Centeris Changes Name to Likewise Software
  Centeris Corp., a publisher of cross-platform integration software, reported Tuesday that it has changed its name to Likewise Software.
• Dec 5, 2007
  Centeris Now Likewise
  Centeris has a new name and a new product offering. The Bellevue startup is now called Likewise Software.
• Dec 4, 2007
  Likewise Software Kicks Off Open Source Authentication Project, Likewise Open
  Likewise Software, formerly Centeris, has released Likewise Open, an open source community project that enables core Active Directory authentication for Linux systems by joining them to Active Directory domains.
• Dec 4, 2007
  Linux, Unix, Mac, Windows PCs get authentication
  Centeris rolls out Likewise platform and an open source project that will be distributed with the top Linux operating systems.
• Dec 4, 2007
  Centeris opens Active Directory to open source, Likewise
  Centeris has renamed itself Likewise Software and launched Likewise Open, aimed at making major Linux distributions "first class citizens" in Microsoft Active Directory systems.
• Dec 4, 2007
  If You Can't Beat Active Directory, Should You Join It?
  Today, Likewise Software (the firm formerly known as Centeris) launched a new open source software project that consists of the authentication services core of the firm's Linux-to-Active Directory product, Likewise Enterprise.
• Dec 4, 2007
  Likewise Software Kicks Off Open Source Authentication Project, Likewise Open
  Open source community project launched to solve cross-platform authentication issues.
• Dec 4, 2007
  Linux, Unix, Mac, Windows PCs get authentication integration
  Centeris rolls out Likewise platform and an open source project that will be distributed with the top Linux operating systems.
• Dec 4, 2007
  Centeris is now Likewise Software; Announces Availability of Likewise Enterprise 4.0
  Centeris Corporation, a leader in delivering mixed network solutions, today announced the release of version 4.0 of its cross-platform authentication software.
• Dec 4, 2007
  Likewise Software Kicks Off Open Source Authentication Project
  Partners include Red Hat and Canonical, the sponsor of Ubuntu.
• Oct 3, 2007
  Microsoft shop seeks help with multiplying Linux boxes
  And over the past few months, the install has already paid off. Bartsch saved an estimated $150,000 a year by not hiring a new Linux system administrator as well as intangibles, such as the time he and his Windows-centric staff would have wasted administering Linux machines on a server-by-server basis. Now Bartsch has a heterogeneous infrastructure that he manages though Likewise and AD.
• Feb 15, 2007
  IBM's Power of Consolidation
  In addition to the new hardware, IBM announced the System p servers will run the Integrated Stack for SUSE Linux Enterprise (ISSLE), a software bundle that combines SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) from Novell with a mixture of open and proprietary software from IBM and Centeris.
• Feb 14, 2007
  IBM unveils servers for Linux consolidation
  The Integrated Stack for Suse Linux Enterprise combines Novell's Linux OS with a license-free version of IBM WebSphere Application Server Community Edition with Web-tier clustering support and IBM DB2 Express-C, a community version of IBM's database server. It also includes software from Centeris.
• Feb 14, 2007
  IBM Expands System p Offerings
  The software bundle combines SUSE Linux Enterprise Server software with both open and proprietary server software from IBM, including the WebSphere Application Server Community Edition with Web-tier clustering support, and IBM's DB2 Express-C, a version of Big Blue's database software. In addition, the suite will also use Centeris Likewise Management Suite, which will allow management of Linux servers from within an existing Microsoft Windows server environment.
• Jan 26, 2007
  Virtually Speaking: Architecture or Technology?
  "Is virtualization more than just a technology? Eric Vishria, vice president of marketing at Opsware, believes so. Vishria was among the host of analysts and vendor representatives on hand at Ziff Davis' Virtual Tradeshow on Virtualization on Thursday."
• Jan 23, 2007
  New Centeris Application Unifies Linux, Unix, Windows
  Likewise Identify 3.0's dual functionality lets all users on the network maintain their system identity from Linux permissions into other parts of the system, explained Manny Vellon, Centeris' vice president of products. This is an important feature for system administrators because many companies are running multiple platforms.
• Jan 23, 2007
  Centeris Upgrades Identity Management Software
• Jan 23, 2007
  Linux servers join with Active Directory
• Nov 20, 2006
  Microsoft Broadens Interoperability Plans Beyond Novell
  Kicked off an Interop Vendor Alliance with two-dozen companies to make their products work better with its systems
• Nov 18, 2006
  Centeris Launches WorldPartner Program
  Program To Help Reseller And Technology Partners Capitalize On The Growing Market For Linux-Windows Interoperability
• Nov 15, 2006
  The evolution of email...begins with its past
  This is one reason that Centeris is an interesting company, allowing enterprises to move to Linux without giving up the handholding of Microsoft's server management interface.
• Nov 14, 2006
  Redmond Ends Linux War
  Microsoft's vendor alliance will act as clearinghouse for Windows/Linux interoperability issues
• Nov 3, 2006
  Microsoft, Novell aim to close software divide
  Microsoft offered perhaps its biggest olive branch yet to the open-source software community through a broad set of agreements with longtime competitor Novell.
• Oct 20, 2006
  IBM & Novell Move
  So far Linux has made its living replacing Unix. It's really only nibbled around the edges of Windows. Now IBM and Novell are teaming up to make a more concerted push into Microsoft territory with a combined IBM-Novell stack on IBM hardware.
• Oct 19, 2006
  Novell delivers integrated mixed source stack for Linux
  Novell Inc and IBM Corp have delivered their promised Integrated Stack for Linux, which combines open and closed source middleware and database offerings with Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on IBM hardware.
• Oct 18, 2006
  Novell, IBM partner on integrated Linux server stack
  Let's say you own a small to medium sized business, and you want to use Linux, but you're not crazy about the idea of mixing and matching software and servers. If that's you, Novell and IBM want to talk to you about their new Integrated Stack for SUSE Linux Enterprise.
• Aug 21, 2006
  Centeris Helps Windows, Linux Systems Get Along
  Centeris Likewise Management Suite 2.0 allows IT managers to easily integrate Linux systems into Windows networks, using a familiar interface and directory system.
• Aug 9, 2006
  Centeris Launches Likewise Linux Management 2.0
  Linux server management software vendor Centeris Corp has released version 2.0 of its flagship Likewise software, designed to enable Linux servers to interoperate in a Windows network.
• Aug 8, 2006
  Centeris Simplifies Linux Server Management
  Likewise Software, provider of Linux server management and interoperability software, announced the release of Likewise 2.0. The new version delivers significant updates including new management modules for DNS and firewall management, power-user features including an integrated SSH client, and dynamic distribution support.
• Aug 8, 2006
  Centeris CEO: Managing Linux servers in a Windows world
  As Linux servers continue to pervade data centers at increasing rates, one of the biggest challenges to strike IT managers is getting those servers to work well with their existing Windows systems.
• Aug 1, 2006
  Likewise manages mixed Windows/Linux shops
  Centeris CEO Barry Crist can rattle off a litany of reasons for why you should give his company's management software a whirl. But perhaps his most illustrative selling point is this: "What if your Linux administrator goes on vacation?"
• June 13, 2006
  Meeting Centeris: Discussions on the Mid-market
• May 3, 2006
  The Best of the Best: Redmond's 2006 Readers' Choice Awards
  
• May 3, 2006
  The rise of open source systems management
  Launched in October 2005, Centeris provides Windows-based management tools for administering Linux servers, enabling the use of the Microsoft Management Console to manage Linux servers.
• Apr. 24, 2006
  Centeris named Top 10 Startup To Watch by Network World Centeris couples a much-needed technology with open source. While Windows operating systems continue to dominate the market, Linux is gaining ground. Systems administrators will want to minimize the effort needed to manage multiple machines across their heterogeneous environments. Likewise couples integration tools with management features so administrators experienced in Windows can easily manage Linux machines with the same tools.
• Apr. 12, 2006
  IBM teams up for open source SMB solutions
  IBM is to working with leading IT players to introduce what for the company is an unprecedented Linux-based solution to address small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
• Apr. 7, 2006
  Is Microsoft playing well with others?
  At last year's LinuxWorld, Microsoft executive Bill Hilf stalked the stage dressed as a "Star Wars" storm trooper. This time, he tried a friendlier tack to charm the Linux faithful. Microsoft is launching a Web site to cultivate communication with open-source software customers, he told an audience at the trade show Thursday. It's a sign that the once standoffish software maker is willing to live alongside open source, he said.
• Apr. 4, 2006
  IBM, HP Stack Up on Linux
  IBM and HP are striking up new open source stack initiatives, as the two big Linux systems and services vendors continue to evolve their respective open source offerings.
• Apr. 3, 2006
  IBM Teams With Novell On Linux-Based Middleware
  "The easier integration with Windows really happens because Avnet is including the Centeris application," says Scott Handy, IBM's vice president in charge of Linux and open source. "It makes Linux servers look like a Windows resource, which makes it easier for them to do thing like add a file and print server or Linux-based Web server to the network as if it was a Windows server."
• Mar. 22, 2006
  Centeris raises $11.5M
  Centeris Corp. said it's raised $11.5 million in Series B financing that officials at the software company said will be used to expand sales and marketing efforts and pay for future product development. Participating venture capital companies included Trinity Ventures of Menlo Park, Calif., Intel Capital of Santa Clara, Calif., and Ignition Partners of Bellevue.
• Mar. 22, 2006
  Centeris Secures $11.5 Million in Financing from Leading VCs
  Centeris has said that the company has raised more than $11.5 million in Series B financing from leading venture capital firms, including co-leads Trinity Ventures and Intel Capital. Existing investor Ignition Partners also participated in the round. The series B funding will be used to expand sales and marketing activities and to fund future product development activities.
• Mar. 21, 2006
  Centeris snags $11.5 million
  Centeris Corp. has landed $11.5 million in venture capital financing to continue developing software that helps manage Linux servers in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Feb. 6, 2006
  Centeris wants VARs to sell cross-platform suite
  Server management vendor Centeris is looking for UK channel partners keen to make Linux and Windows work together. Centeris provides a cross-platform suite for managing Linux and Windows servers and hopes to boost business for resellers working with either vendor.
• Jan. 20, 2006
  Enterprise Unix Roundup: Can Tux & Clippy Get Along?
  "Mainstream Linux deployments are on a steep upward trajectory. Although they will not replace Windows, co-existence will be the order of the day," says Laura DiDio, an analyst with Boston-based Yankee Group. Nearly two-thirds of enterprises that run Windows as their primary server operating system also running Linux, according the results of a Yankee Group survey. Sure, pure Linux and Unix data centers are out there, but they're not providing the "upward trajectory" of Linux. And now that the "is Linux ready for the enterprise?" argument has been pretty much retired, the question is, "are enterprises ready for Linux?"
• Jan. 18, 2006
  Centeris rolls out Management Suite for Windows/Linux environments
  Startup Centeris is launching Likewise Management Suite 1.0, a Windows-based Linux manager designed to allow users to manage Linux servers in Windows environments. The beta product has been downloaded by 800 companies, at least half of which are in Europe, since October, when the company came out of stealth mode.
• Jan. 17, 2006
  Centeris releases Likewise Management Suite 1.0
  Startup Centeris plans to officially release version 1.0 of its Likewise Management Suite software Tuesday. The company emerged from stealth mode in October with a public beta of Likewise that manages Linux servers in a Microsoft Windows network.
• Jan. 17, 2006
  Centeris Releases Likewise Management Suite 1.0
  Likewise Management Suite 1.0., software for the management of Linux servers in a Windows network, is now available from Likewise Software. The Centeris Likewise Management Suite is the first server management solution to seamlessly integrate Linux servers in a Windows network, the company describes. The Likewise solution simplifies configuration of Linux servers, provides Windows-based tools for day-to-day server management and improves compatibility between Windows and Linux.

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