RedHat acquires FuseSource

Boosting its line of open source middleware, Red Hat is in the process of acquiring open source integration software vendor FuseSource from its parent company Progress Software, PC World reports.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Red Hat plans to add the FuseSource software to its JBoss portfolio of Java application server software. The software will be used to aid in integrating applications so they can run in conjunction with one another, said Craig Muzilla, VP and GM of middleware at Red Hat, in a statement.

Red Hat plans to use FuseSource to accelerate the delivery of application integration products and services to enterprise customers, ZDNet writes.

Muzilla said: “Application integration software is one of the fastest growing segments of the enterprise software market, As cloud computing becomes more prevalent, enterprise customers are demanding greater application integration to enable seamless use of cloud computing. With the addition of FuseSource to our middleware portfolio, we will enable customers to experience greater integration capabilities and flexibility. FuseSource's technologies, expertise and commitment to open source make them a great fit.”

As Red Hat moves more and more into the cloud space, being able to supply ESB software and services to its cloud customers should serve it well. Red Hat already has some ESB services in its JBoss middleware, but the FuseSource acquisition will vastly expand its capabilities. Red Hat also plans on integrating FuseSource and JBoss' ESB services.