SpikeSource

SpikeSource was a company that specialized in providing open source software expertise and services. Founded in 2001, the company aimed to help enterprises adopt and manage open source technologies effectively. SpikeSource offered a platform and consulting services designed to streamline the integration, deployment, and support of open source applications within commercial environments.

The company's core offering was a managed open source solution. This involved identifying, testing, and packaging popular open source software, such as JBoss, Apache Tomcat, and MySQL, into a unified and supported offering. SpikeSource provided a catalog of these curated applications, along with tools and services for their deployment and maintenance. Their goal was to reduce the risks and complexities associated with using open source software in production, allowing businesses to leverage its benefits without significant internal overhead for support and integration.

SpikeSource's business model focused on subscription-based services and enterprise support contracts. They catered to organizations looking for reliable, enterprise-grade open source solutions. The company eventually ceased operations, with its assets and customer base being acquired by other entities. While SpikeSource is no longer an independent entity, its approach represented an effort to bridge the gap between the open source community and enterprise IT needs during a period of increasing open source adoption.