GoGrid Open Source Software Partner Program

GoGrid Exchange: Enabling Open Source Community in the Cloud

Although the underlying technology for cloud computing is mostly built with open source software, the business and marketing models for software deployed in the cloud are still in development. GoGrid is teaming up with commercial open source companies to develop and refine paths to market for open source.

Through the GoGrid Exchange, Open Source companies are able to deliver their products and services to customers in the cloud. This helps you gain valuable information on how your products are being used and because the program is designed to be flexible, you can be confident that it will truly help you execute on your unique cloud strategy.

Below are just a few of the benefits:

• Customers get instant access to your product through the cloud—no need to install software
• New applications can be deployed, up, and running by a customer in just minutes
• Instant deployment of complex-to-install products
• Instant access to a broad market place of existing GoGrid customers
• Easy path from trial software to commercial upgrades
• Billing services for commercial versions—we collect the fees, you collect the cash

Additionally the program is designed to make it as easy as possible to get started:

• There are no sign-up fees, so the risk to you is minimized
• No long-term commitment

GoGrid is committed to working with its partners to develop an “Open Source in the Cloud” ecosystem, and can help you understand how your customers are using your products. We’re committed to making you a success and our team is there for technical help and co-marketing support during the development and launch of your product on GoGrid.