Press Releases

• December 5, 2011
  Plan Cloud Storage First Says Likewise CTO Jerry Carter
  Offers cloud storage primer at USENIX LISA ’11 conference.
• December 1, 2011
  New Software Gives Companies Greater Control of Unstructured Data
  Likewise application enables data management, governance and analytics.
• October 6, 2011
  Likewise Works with Microsoft to Enable Next-Generation Network Attached Storage Devices
  Protocol licensing agreement and relationship to develop SMB 2.2 support for Linux- and Unix-based storage devices.
• October 3, 2011
  Likewise to Grow Seattle-Area Workforce
  Rapid expansion follows recent asset sale.
• September 19, 2011
  Likewise CTO: Unleash and Secure Unstructured Data
  Faster, easier, consistent security makes data more secure and accessible.
• July 7, 2011
  Likewise Names Leading Open Source Voice as CTO
  Likewise, a software platform provider for identity, security and storage, announced today the promotion of Gerald (Jerry) Carter to Chief Technology Officer, starting immediately.
• June 30, 2011
  Likewise Sets Sights on High-Growth Storage Market, Announces Asset Sale to BeyondTrust
  Company sells Active Directory Bridge business unit to focus on the intersection of identity, security and storage.
• June 23, 2011
  Likewise Software Joins Open Virtualization Alliance
  As a member of the OVA, Likewise will help support the adoption and growth of open source virtualization technology including Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM.)
• June 8, 2011
  Likewise Exec to Provide Likewise Open Tutorial at Southeast LinuxFest
  Gerald Carter, Likewise Director of Engineering and Likewise Open Project lead, will give Southeast LinuxFest attendees a tutorial on using Likewise Open to easily join Linux, Unix and Mac systems to Microsoft Active Directory.
• June 2, 2011
  Likewise Announces Cross-Platform Storage Access and Control for Physical, Virtual and Cloud Environments
  Likewise Storage Services targets the intersection of identity, security and storage
• May 24, 2011
  Likewise Software Resolves Patent Dispute with Quest Software
  Likewise announced that it has resolved a patent dispute with Quest Software, Inc.
• May 5, 2011
  Likewise Field Engineer Joins Panel at European Identity Conference
  Managing Identities Once – Active Directory-Focused Centralization
• March 31, 2011
  Likewise Cross-Platform Integration Software Hits 100,000 Users
  Leading Active Directory bridge software passes milestone thanks to open source community
• March 16, 2011
  Just Days Away from Reaching 100,000 Users, Likewise Announces iPad Giveaway
  Cross-platform authentication tool Likewise Open nears milestone
• January 26, 2011
  Johns Hopkins University Selects Likewise to Manage Linux and Mac
  Likewise signs university as part of aggressive education initiative
• January 26, 2011
  Likewise Program Eases Integration of Macs and Linux into Schools
  Likewise Enterprise for Education reduces costs and complexities of IT integration
• January 11, 2011
  Likewise in Use by More Than 90,000 Customers Worldwide
  Banner year highlighted by record revenues and open source downloads, new partners
• December 15, 2010
  Likewise Announces SAP Support
  Integration with SAP NetWeaver and SAPgui enables single sign-on
• December 8, 2010
  Likewise Names Engineering Executive
  Will lead software development initiatives for mixed-network integration
November 10, 2010
Likewise Gives Free Cross-Platform Authentication to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Users
Likewise joins Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, UNIX and Mac OS X to existing Active Directory infrastructure
• October 7, 2010
  Latest Likewise Open Available with Latest Ubuntu Release
  Ubuntu 10.10 to include Likewise Open 6 in repository -- providing integration with enterprise networks
• September 30, 2010
  Likewise Offers Sun/Oracle Customers Free Network Information Service-to-Active Directory Migration Assessment
  New service assesses costs, time-to-deployment and complexity
• September 16, 2010
  Likewise to Talk Mixed Networks at Upcoming Conferences
  Gerald Carter speaking at Storage Developer Conference and Linux Plumber's Conference
• September 14, 2010
  Likewise adds Linux Smart Card Authentication and Active Directory Command-Line Administration tools to Latest Software
  Likewise Enterprise 6 – adds major performance improvements, smart card support, and a Microsoft Active Directory (AD) command-line interface (CLI) administration tool for Linux, Unix, and Mac OS.
• September 7, 2010
  Making Linux and Windows Play Nice Together: Likewise to Present at Ohio LinuxFest
  Making Linux and Windows play nice together isn't easy, but it's essential to the continued growth of Linux in the enterprise, according to Likewise engineer Michael Szymczak.
• August 31, 2010
  Likewise Demonstrates VMware ESXi Active Directory Integration Technology at VMworld
  Moscone Center booth 1606
• August 25, 2010
  VMworld Technology Preview Consolidates Physical File Servers to Virtual Appliance
  Likewise to preview Likewise CIFS Appliance edition
• July 19, 2010
  Likewise Software has Record First Half
  Likewise software, integrating Linux, Unix, and Mac in Windows environments, reported a record first half of 2010, signing partnerships with HP, EMC, Canonical, VMware, deals with customers Gilead Sciences, Phillip Morris, NBC Universal, Qatar Petroleum, Morgan Stanley, TIAA-CREF and now with more than 60,000+ organizations using its software.
• July 12, 2010
  Likewise Webinar: Integrating Ubuntu into Microsoft Environments
  Join Likewise and Ubuntu for a free webinar to learn how easy it is to enable servers and workstations running Ubuntu to fully integrate into networks using Microsoft Active Directory.
• July 6, 2010
  Likewise Joins the NetApp Alliance Partner Program
  Provides Easy Integration with Active Directory for NetApp Unified Storage Systems
• July 1, 2010
  Likewise Releases Latest Free, Open Source Offering for Authentication across Heterogeneous Computing Environments
  Latest Likewise Open enhances performance - particularly for large-scale deployments - eases upgrades and expands password management support
• June 25, 2010
  Likewise Software Named CRN 2010 Emerging Vendor
  Likewise Software, integrating Linux, Unix, and Mac in Windows environments, has been named a CRN "2010 Emerging Vendor."
• June 18, 2010
  On Eve of Red Hat Summit, Likewise Touts Growth Linking Red Hat into Mixed Corporate Networks
  Bundling with Red Hat Enterprise Server drives 100% year over year growth
• May 12, 2010
  Likewise Software Promotes New Directors of Engineering
  Glenn Curtis and Gerald Carter to lead engineering efforts
• May 10, 2010
  Likewise Adds Business Development Executive
  Ken Cheney to lead company’s high-growth technology licensing
• April 28, 2010
  Latest Ubuntu Release Provides Integration with Enterprise Networks Via Likewise
  Ubuntu 10.04 LTS to ship with Likewise Open 5.4 software
• April 21, 2010
  Likewise Offers High-Performance File System and Advanced Authentication for HP StorageWorks Storage Systems
  Likewise announced today that Likewise-CIFS, a high-performance, commercially-supported Windows-compatible file server, and Likewise Identity Service are now available with some HP StorageWorks platforms.
• March 15, 2010
  Likewise Software to be Included in VMware vSphere™ for Privileged User Access Management
  Software Enables VMware vSphere™ Users to Securely Manage Privileged User Access with Microsoft Active Directory within Windows Environments
• November 24, 2009
  Likewise to Host Free Webinar “Secrets of Securing Virtual Infrastructure” Featuring Forrester Analyst
  Andras Cser joins company CTO to provide insight and offer tips
• November 5, 2009
  Likewise Simplifies Upgrade Path for Open Source Authentication Software Users
  Announces Likewise Enterprise Starter Packs for integration with Active Directory
• October 5, 2009
  Likewise Authentication Software Supports Mac OS X Snow Leopard
  Provides integration with Active Directory; Open Source version available
• September 10, 2009
  Likewise Releases Open Source Software For File Sharing Among Linux, Mac, Unix and Windows
  Modern architecture focuses on scalability and performance
• July 23, 2009
  Leading Integrator of Mixed Networks Sets Sights on Cross-Platform File Sharing
  Likewise Launches Beta Software for Sharing Files among Linux, Windows and Mac
• July 15, 2009
  Bridge2EU enters distribution partnership with Likewise Software in Germany
  Bridge2EU GmbH today announced expanding its solutions offering to include the identity management solutions of Likewise - offering seamless integration of Linux and UNIX with Microsoft Active Directory.
• June 24, 2009
  Likewise Software Named Among Top Finalists for 2009 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference Awards
  Company Selected in Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, Active Directory Category.
• May 19, 2009
  Likewise Software Ships with SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 from Novell
  The Likewise Enterprise offering will now ship as part of SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 from Novell.
• May 12, 2009
  Likewise Open Now Integrated in Citrix XenServer
  The integration of Likewise Open with Citrix® XenServer™ now enables IT administrators to protect information and data from unauthorized access - and ensures that virtual servers have the same levels of security as physical servers.
• April 30, 2009
  Likewise Closes $10 Million Funding Round
  Likewise closes a $10 million Series C round of funding. Current investors Ignition Partners, Trinity Ventures and Intel Capital led the round.
• April 14, 2009
  Likewise joins the as one of 8 founding members of the Open Source Channel Alliance
  The Open Source Alliance is a consortium of open source independent software vendors led by Red Hat that will deliver open source technologies to a large base of value-added resellers and system integrators through a distribution agreement with SYNNEX Corporation.
• March 5, 2009
  Likewise Software Announces Support for Platform Peace
  Operating Systems Battle Draining Precious IT Budget and Resources. The evil eyes, destroyed relationships and recriminations associated with the long-raging battles over Mac, Windows, Unix and Linux operating systems are on their way to becoming distant memories thanks to Likewise Software’ solutions and their new t-shirts.
• January 22, 2009
  20,000 Organizations Using Likewise Software
  As corporate networks became more diverse with increasing numbers of Mac and Linux users, Likewise Software, the leader in open source authentication and auditing for mixed networks, enjoyed a record year by ensuring that Unix, Linux, and Mac computers can be integrated securely into a company’s IT infrastructure.
• January 15, 2009
  Likewise Software Successfully Completes Process for the Intel Certified Solutions Program
  Likewise Software has successfully completed the process for the Intel Certified Solutions Program, which means that its Likewise Enterprise 5.0 identification and authentication software has been rigorously tested and found to be free of known significant security vulnerabilities.
• January 8, 2009
  Likewise® Software named one of the top 20 Companies to Watch in 2009 by Linux Magazine.
  The Linux Magazine 20 Companies to Watch in 2009 list features vendors that are best positioned in the coming year to spur Linux and Open Source adoption while delivering on the immediate needs of the marketplace.
• December 18, 2008
  Free Advanced Management Feature with Service Plan
  Likewise Software will now include a free centralized user and group identifier management feature with the purchase of a three-year service plan for its Likewise Open software.
• December 15, 2008
  Likewise Software Attains Principal Partner Status In Sun Partner Advantage Program
  Likewise Software is now a Principal Partner in the Sun(SM) Partner Advantage Program, for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). Likewise qualified for this level by meeting Sun's stringent criteria for excellence as a supplier of identity management solutions and committing to tight strategic and technical alignment with Sun.
• December 3, 2008
  Likewise Software Joins HP Developer & Solution Partner Program
  Likewise Software announces its membership in the HP Developer and Solution Partner Program (DSPP). HP DSPP is a worldwide program for independent software vendors, software developers, system integrators and consultants.
• November 4, 2008
  Likewise Named Award Winner by Redmond Magazine Readers
  Likewise Software has been named by the readers of Redmond Magazine as a "Preferred Product" in the Interoperability category for the second consecutive year.
• October 22, 2008
  Likewise Software Receives Ready for IBM Tivoli Validation
  Likewise Software has received the "Ready for IBM Tivoli Software" designation that validates the integration of its Likewise Enterprise identification and authentication software with the IBM Tivoli Identity Manager software product.
• August 5, 2008
  Likewise Enterprise 5.0 Delivers Enhanced Compliance and Controls for Authentication across Mixed Networks
  Version 5.0 includes a number of compliance enhancements, industry leading flexibility for identity mapping, and support for Active Directory-based NIS maps. Likewise Enterprise delivers comprehensive control of user and system authentication for companies using a variety of operating system platforms and identity management solutions.
• August 5, 2008
  Likewise Software Enables Smoother Mac Integration in Corporate Environments
  The new software is part of Likewise Enterprise 5.0 and lets administrators streamline the process of managing Macs by integrating computer and user settings, created in Mac OS X Server's Workgroup Manager into Group Policy Objects for Microsoft Active Directory.
• August 1, 2008
  Likewise Open Spring ’08 Named 2008 Editor’s Best Award Winner by Windows IT Pro Magazine
  Likewise Open Spring '08 was named as a winner in the “2008 Editor’s Best Awards” in the Interoperability category by Penton Media’s Windows IT Pro magazine.
• July 30, 2008
  Latest Version of Open Source Software Enables Easy and Free -- Cross-Platform Authentication and Administration
  A new version of a free, open source software application from Likewise Software enables administrators to remotely and uniformly manage all network computers, regardless of their operating systems, from a single point of control from virtually any computer.
• July 23, 2008
  Isilon Systems Licenses Likewise Technology
  Likewise Software today announced that Isilon Systems is licensing its technology to further streamline the management of mixed storage environments. Likewise Software products deliver state-of-the art authentication and audit capabilities for mixed network environments. Datacenter managers running clustered storage systems on single or mixed operating systems - including Windows, Linux, Unix and Mac OS - can now more easily manage the provisioning and security of these storage devices.
• June 16, 2008
  Likewise Software Named Winner of Red Hat Innovation Award-Enhanced Security
  Likewise Software, a leader in delivering authentication and audit solutions for mixed networks, today announced that it has been named as category award-winning finalist in the second annual Red Hat Innovation Awards. Red Hat selected six finalists in the second annual Red Hat Innovation Awards, designed to recognize the outstanding use, innovation and extension of Red Hat solutions by customers, partners and the open source community.
• April 30, 2008
  IBM zSeries Servers Supported by Likewise Software
  Likewise Software, a leader in delivering authentication and audit solutions for mixed networks, today announced support for IBM zSeries servers that are using either Red Hat or the Novell SUSE Linux platforms. Customers that rely on zSeries for their mission critical applications can now use Likewise Software products to directly join their systems to Microsoft Active Directory.
• April 29, 2008
  Likewise Software Now Supports Oracle Enterprise Linux
  Likewise Software, a leader in delivering authentication and audit solutions for mixed networks, today announced that it has joined the Oracle PartnerNetwork and now supports Oracle Enterprise Linux versions 4 and 5, a key component of the Oracle Unbreakable Linux support program.
• April 8, 2008
  Likewise Software Experts to Speak at Samba eXPerience 2008
  Likewise Software, a leader in delivering authentication and audit solutions for mixed networks, today announced that its experts Krishna Ganugapati, VP of engineering, and Brian Koropoff and Rafal Szczesniak, software design engineers, will be pre- senting at Samba Experience 2008. Samba eXPerience 2008, organized by Sernet, takes place April 14-18, in Goettingen, Germany at the Hotel Freizeit.
• April 3, 2008
  Likewise Software Named Innovation Showcase Winner at Software 2008
  Likewise Software, formerly Centeris, a leader in delivering authentication and audit solutions for mixed networks, today announced that it has been named an Innovation Showcase Winner at Software 2008 along with 13 other outstanding technology companies.
• March 25, 2008
  Likewise Open Spring '08 is Live -- Authenticates All Linux, UNIX and Mac Enterprise Platforms with Microsoft Active Directory
  Latest release demonstrates rapid evolution of open source, community project to facilitate integration of mixed networks with Microsoft Active Directory from a few platforms to over 110 enterprise platforms.
• February 7, 2008
  Likewise Software Announces Support for Asianux and Partnership with TOYO Corp
  Servers and desktops running on Asianux platforms can now directly join to Microsoft Active Directory using Likewise. Reseller partner TOYO Corporation in Tokyo, Japan will be selling, installing, and providing technical support for the Likewise Software products.
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