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The acquisition of Ansible in 2015 allowed Red Hat to add powerful IT automation capabilities to its
portfolio. Ansible’s open-source automation framework became a key component of Red Hat’s
DevOps and cloud management solutions.
• 2018: Introduction of Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform

In 2018, Red Hat rebranded its OpenShift offering as the Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform,
emphasizing its role as a comprehensive solution for managing containerized applications in
enterprise environments.

• 2019: Acquisition by IBM

IBM acquired Red Hat for $34 billion in 2019, in one of the largest software acquisitions in history.
The acquisition aimed to enhance IBM’s hybrid cloud offerings and leverage Red Hat’s open-source
expertise to drive innovation. Red Hat continued to operate independently, maintaining its
commitment to the open-source community.

• 2020: Launch of Red Hat OpenShift 4.0
Red Hat launched OpenShift 4.0 in 2020, introducing new features and enhancements that made it
easier for enterprises to adopt and manage Kubernetes-based applications. This release reinforced
Red Hat’s leadership in the container orchestration space.

• 2021: Expansion into AI and ML

Red Hat began integrating AI and machine learning (ML) capabilities into its products in 2021. This
move was aimed at enabling organizations to leverage AI technologies while maintaining the
flexibility and transparency of open-source solutions.

• 2023: Red Hat OpenShift Data Science

In 2023, Red Hat introduced OpenShift Data Science, a cloud service for data scientists and
developers to build, train, and deploy machine learning models. This offering underscored Red
Hat’s commitment to providing AI and ML capabilities within an open-source framework.

• 2024: Red Hat CEO Matt Hicks’ Vision for AI and Open Source
In 2024, Red Hat CEO Matt Hicks emphasized that open source is at the center of AI innovation.
Hicks reiterated Red Hat’s mission to democratize access to AI technologies, ensuring that they are
accessible to everyone, from individual developers to large enterprises. This vision continues to
guide Red Hat’s strategy and initiatives in the evolving tech landscape
The Rise of Multi-Cloud and AI

The rise of multi-cloud environments and the integration of AI technologies represent significant
shifts in enterprise IT strategies. These trends are not only reshaping how businesses operate but
also how they innovate and compete in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Red Hat has been at the
forefront of these transformations, leveraging its open-source expertise to provide solutions that
address the complexities and opportunities presented by multi-cloud and AI.
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