ShapeBlue Company Research Report
Company Overview
Name: ShapeBlue Ltd.
Mission: ShapeBlue's mission is to help companies leverage the benefits of Apache CloudStack and to contribute to building a vibrant open-source community around it.
Founded: No information is available.
Founders: No information is available.
Key People:
- Giles Sirett: CEO and Founder
- Steve Roles: COO
- Rohit Yadav: VP Engineering
- Ivet Petrova Madzharova: Marketing Director
Headquarters: ShapeBlue has offices in London (UK), Mountain View (CA), São Paulo, Cape Town, and Bangalore.
Number of Employees: No information is available.
Revenue: No information is available.
What the Company is Known For: ShapeBlue is recognized as the largest independent integrator of Apache CloudStack technologies globally. They are known for their expertise in designing and implementing IaaS cloud infrastructures for both private and public cloud deployments. ShapeBlue is a 100% employee-owned company, heavily involved in open-source projects, particularly the Apache CloudStack.
Products
Products Offered:
- CloudStack Software Engineering: Development of features & integration for Apache CloudStack.
- IAAS Cloud Design & Build: Specialization in design and implementation of IaaS cloud infrastructures.
- CloudStack Infrastructure Support: Provides remote support of CloudStack infrastructure (2nd to 4th line support).
- CloudStack Consulting: Offers expertise around Apache CloudStack involving technical and commercial aspects.
- CloudStack Training: Training courses to acquire skills needed to build and manage CloudStack clouds.
High-Level Product Descriptions and Key Features:
- Apache CloudStack: An open-source IaaS cloud computing platform known for its scalability and ease of use. Features include compute orchestration, Network-as-a-Service, user and account management, a fully open API, resource accounting, and a user-friendly interface.
Recent Developments
Recent Developments:
- ShapeBlue became a 100% employee-owned business in 2022, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and employee well-being.
- Apache CloudStack Security Releases: ShapeBlue regularly releases security advisories and updates for Apache CloudStack, notably versions 4.18.2.4 and 4.19.1.2 in October 2024.
- Participation in Events: ShapeBlue is actively involved in the Apache CloudStack community, participating and presenting in events like the CloudStack Collaboration Conference 2024.
New Products Launched: No information is available.
New Features Added to Existing Products:
- CloudStack Storage Browser and KVM Import were highlighted in recent feature first looks.
Partnerships:
- Partnerships with various enterprises and cloud providers for enhancing cloud infrastructure using Apache CloudStack, including collaborations with Telia, KDDI, DIMSI, and others.
This report is based on the available data and strives to provide an exhaustive view of ShapeBlue Ltd.'s current standing in the cloud infrastructure sector, with specific focus on its integration and development of Apache CloudStack technologies.
