Inktank (acquired by Red Hat)

Inktank was a technology company known for developing and supporting Ceph, an open-source storage platform that allows users to store and manage large amounts of data efficiently across multiple servers. Its innovative approach helps businesses use storage resources more flexibly and cost-effectively. In 2014, Inktank was acquired by Red Hat, a major provider of open-source software solutions. This acquisition aimed to enhance Red Hat's storage offerings, providing customers with robust, scalable options for managing their data, particularly in cloud environments. Inktank's contributions have continued to influence cloud storage development and deployment.