Technology Alliances and Integration – An Ecosystem of Value
One technology alone cannot resolve every networking or IT issue. A great solution starts with an idea or an innovative solution to a business need, and then embraces complementary best-of-breed technologies that bring added value and flexibility for customers. BlueCat Networks forms alliances with key technology leaders and industry organizations to ensure a comprehensive, integrated IP Address Management (IPAM), DNS and DHCP solution. We also believe in the power and possibilities of Open Source technologies.
IBM
BlueCat Networks has partnered with IBM to help organizations build smarter networks that are more reliable, cost-effective and easier to manage. Through a patent cross-licensing agreement, BlueCat Networks and IBM are working together to make it easier for organizations to deploy virtual data centers, clouds and IPv6 with IPAM. The goal of the strategic partnership is to deliver cloud-ready services and solutions built on a smart, simple and scalable IP Address Management Infrastructure.
Learn more: BlueCat Networks and IBM
HP
BlueCat Networks is an HP Enterprise Management Alliance Program (EMAP) Gold Partner. BlueCat Networks has developed joint integration between BlueCat Networks IPAM platform and HP Universal Configuration Management Database (UCMDB). The seamless integration between BlueCat Networks IPAM and UCMDB enables administrators to reduce the time and effort spent tracking and managing their naming and address infrastructure. HP Network Consulting Services also leverages BlueCat Networks' IPAM technology and services as a key component of its IPv6 Consulting Services.
Learn more: BlueCat Networks and HPLearn about UCMDB Integration: HP Universal CMDB Integration
Cisco
The Cisco Developer Network Program is designed to create a vibrant community of businesses and individuals who develop applications, devices, and/or services using Cisco technologies. At its core, the Cisco Developer Network Program will empower developers by providing them with more open access to Cisco technologies as well as expanded and enhanced resources to help support every phase of their development and business cycles.
Learn more: IPAM on Cisco UCS Express
VMware
BlueCat Networks is a Select level VMware Technology Alliance Partner offering BlueCat Networks award-winning IPAM solutions for a VMware virtual environment. VMware is the global leader in virtualization solutions from the desktop to the datacenter - bringing cloud computing to businesses of all sizes. Customers rely on VMware to reduce capital and operating expenses, ensure business continuity, strengthen security and go green. With more than 130,000 customers, VMware is one of the fastest growing public software companies.
Learn more: Virtualization and Cloud-Ready IPAM, DNS and DHCP
Microsoft
BlueCat Networks is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with the Server Platform and Midmarket Solution Provider competencies. By attaining the Server Platform competency, BlueCat Networks has been identified by Microsoft as being able to demonstrate expertise in building, designing, deploying, and supporting the Windows Server operating system, Windows Server–based applications, and the Microsoft server infrastructure. By attaining the Midmarket Solution Provider competency, BlueCat Networks has been identified by Microsoft as being able to demonstrate expertise in providing solutions based on the most current technology and IT-solutions knowledge to help midmarket businesses with their unique challenges.
Learn more: Proteus for Windows: IPAM, DNS and DHCP for Microsoft EnvironmentsISC
BlueCat Networks works directly with ISC Engineering and management through our "Friends of ISC" partnership. This highest level of partnership allows BlueCat to help chart the course of ISC's well-known BIND and DHCP as we move into a new world of IPv6 and DNSSEC. ISC is a non-profit public benefit corporation that produces open source software, of which BIND DNS and ISC DHCP are the two best-known examples.
Open Virtualization Alliance
The Open Virtualization Alliance (OVA) is a consortium committed to fostering the adoption of open virtualization technologies, including Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM). Formed by HP, IBM, Intel and Red Hat, the OVA includes members across a wide spectrum of hardware, software, services and cloud computing businesses. The goal of the alliance is to provide education, best practices and technical advice to help businesses understand and evaluate their virtualization options, including open source alternatives such as KVM. BlueCat Networks provides broad support for virtual infrastructures and scalability to accommodate the growth of virtual machines and expansion into the cloud.
Learn more: Virtualize Data Centers and Build CloudsTrusted Computing Group
The Trusted Computing Group (TCG) is a not-for-profit organization formed to develop, define, and promote open standards for hardware-enabled trusted computing and security technologies, including hardware building blocks and software interfaces, across multiple platforms, peripherals, and devices. TCG specifications will enable more secure computing environments without compromising functional integrity, privacy, or individual rights. The primary goal is to help users protect their information assets (data, passwords, keys, etc.) from compromise due to external software attack and physical theft.
CERT
BlueCat Networks is on the CERT® advisory list published by the CERT Coordination Center located at Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Established in 1988, the CERT/CC provides technical advice and coordinates responses to security compromises; identifies trends in intruder activity; works with other security experts. The CERT/CC also analyzes product vulnerabilities, publishes technical documents, and presents training courses.
