It's no surprise Linux is the world’s fastest-growing operating system — it’s open, stable and easily scalable. IBM Software is also powerful, scalable, and based on open standards — such as Java, XML and Web services.

Together, the combination of Linux and IBM Software is flexible, reliable and cost-effective — with over 3,000 Linux applications from IBM partners, scalable IBM solutions for Linux, and world-class IBM support and services.

Many companies are now using Linux to run complex infrastructure solutions. IBM provides software for dynamic web, collaboration, systems management, database and application development — all the elements needed to build and manage a Linux-based infrastructure.

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IBM is allied with many Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), delivering a multitude of Linux applications to varied industries. Here are some of the leading Linux applications from a list of over 3,000.

Select one ACCPAC Axiom eOneGroup J.D. Edwards MarCole Presence Online Aptrix Relavis Sage SAP SAS Selectica ISS VA Software WebSphere Commerce

Linux is fast becoming the platform of choice for many industry-specific and cross-industry applications, especially in accounting, commerce, finance and retail.

Application solutions are also available today on Linux for Business Intelligence, Customer Relationship Management, Enterprise Resource Planning and Web Content Management.

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Linux in the enterprise can yield compelling efficiencies. Workload consolidation can shrink the number of servers a company runs from many to few. Using the right software, IT managers can create Linux clusters that can stand in for some types of supercomputers at a fraction of the price. A distributed enterprise, such as a bank with hundreds of branches, can use the right mix of Linux and middleware to combine local power with central control of remote locations.

Learn how businesses like yours are putting the freedom of Linux and the depth of IBM Software to work right now. Register for your free information pack, which includes details on Linux applications, case studies, analyst reports and more.