CIQ
CIQ provides extended support for CentOS 7, is the founding sponsor of Rocky Linux, and offers a comprehensive suite of tools and services to optimize software infrastructure, including security, compliance, and performance enhancements.
Services
CIQ offers a range of services designed to optimize software infrastructure, including enhancing security, compliance, and performance. The company provides IT automation solutions through its Ascender platform, which automates routine tasks and ensures system reliability and compliance. Additionally, CIQ offers consulting services to help enterprises improve their IT infrastructure for better performance, scalability, and security. The firm also provides tailored support solutions, including standard and premium support options with different response times and service levels.
Products
CIQ's product lineup includes a suite of tools designed to optimize enterprise Linux platforms. Key products include Rocky Linux, a secure and stable operating system for various sectors, and Warewulf, a scalable cluster management and provisioning platform. The Ascender platform integrates with Ansible playbooks for enterprise infrastructure automation, offering compliance and security features. Similarly, the Fuzzball platform unifies HPC with cloud and enterprise infrastructure paradigms for performance-intensive computing. CIQ's Apptainer, formerly Singularity, is a leading container system for high-performance computing.
Founders
CIQ is the founding sponsor of Rocky Linux, underscoring the company's commitment to providing a stable and secure enterprise-grade operating system. The company's origins are deeply rooted in the open-source community.
High-Performance Computing Solutions
CIQ offers specialized high-performance computing (HPC) solutions, including cluster design and deployment tailored to specific needs and budgets. The company's Warewulf project pioneered the concept of stateless provisioning in HPC. Through its Fuzzball platform, CIQ provides consistent execution of computing workflows across diverse environments, bridging HPC with cloud and enterprise infrastructures for performance-intensive computing.
Cloud Partnerships
CIQ partners with major cloud providers such as AWS, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. These partnerships allow Rocky Linux users to have a range of options for deploying and managing their workloads in the cloud. CIQ's comprehensive suite of tools and services ensures that these deployments are optimized for security, performance, and compliance.