Canonical
Canonical is a British privately held computer software company founded and funded by South African entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth. It is known for its leadership in the open-source software movement, particularly as the primary developer of the Ubuntu operating system. Canonical provides commercial support and related services for Ubuntu and other open-source projects, serving a global user base across desktops, servers, cloud computing, and IoT devices.
About Us
- Canonical is the company behind Ubuntu, the leading OS for computers, the cloud, and IoT. - With over 1,000 employees globally, Canonical drives open source into the hands of millions of people worldwide. - We work with public clouds, OEMs, and enterprises to deliver custom cloud and IoT solutions. - Our core purpose is to make open source accessible, secure, and reliable for everyone. - We believe in the power of community and collaboration to build and sustain a better digital future.
Vision
To be the leading platform for open-source innovation, driving the adoption of Ubuntu and other open technologies across all computing environments – from edge to cloud, from personal devices to data centers – empowering a global community of developers and users.
Mission
Canonical's mission is to make open source software available and usable by everyone, from the individual desktop user to the largest enterprise cloud. We aim to deliver the fastest, most secure, and most reliable open-source solutions for any scale, fostering innovation and providing choice in the computing world.
Culture
- Canonical fosters a diverse, remote-first, and globally distributed work culture that emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and a deep commitment to open source. - The company encourages a high degree of autonomy and provides a flexible environment for its employees. - There's a strong emphasis on technical excellence, problem-solving, and contributing back to the open-source community. - Ethical conduct, transparency, and a passion for technology are central to Canonical's ethos.
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