--- title: Company information description: About Canonical |The publisher of Ubuntu and provider of open source security, support and services url: https://canonical.com/company?format=md --- # About Canonical Open source offers the world’s innovation in code. We deliver it faster, more reliably and more cost-effectively than any other company. [Contact our team](https://canonical.com/contact-us) --- ## Helping innovators build the future since 2004 Canonical’s story is closely linked to the communities that shape us, including the global community of open source contributors and enthusiasts who are part of our team. Since 2004, [we have nurtured a community around Ubuntu](https://ubuntu.com/20years), a Linux distribution that leveled the playing field by making software accessible to everyone - whether you are a developer in Calcutta, an end user in Cape Town or a sysadmin in California. Today, we continue to build and grow communities around us, as we help make open source more secure, reliable and manageable at scale. Together, we enable organizations and end users everywhere to innovate with confidence on the largest supported collection of open source software. [Trusted open sourse for everyone](https://www.youtube.com/embed/i9oDHGPBlwo?rel=0 "Play Video") --- ## We thrive on helping you build something amazing with trusted open source. ## Community is in our DNA Besides developing our own open source technologies, we fund and contribute to many more - from networking utilities like [Netplan](https://netplan.io/) to open source cloud platforms like [OpenStack](https://ubuntu.com/openstack). Canonical websites themselves use the open source [Vanilla Framework](https://vanillaframework.io/), which is a CSS framework developed by our web and design teams. Being part of open source communities enables us to build projects that are larger than anything a single company could make. [Browse technologies and projects ›](https://canonical.com/projects) --- ## Culture An organization’s culture is shaped by its people. Canonical attracts a diverse team of experts. We bring people from over 80 different nationalities together under the same mission: to amplify the global impact of open source. [Read about our company culture ›](https://canonical.com/careers/company-culture) --- ## Canonical values Our values build on the generosity and collaboration at the heart of open source. --- ### **Adroit** We are skillful, stylish and adaptable. We work with character, energy and enthusiasm. --- ### **Reliable** We prioritize trust, security and quality in our work. You can depend on us. --- ### **Accessible** We are open to ideas and collaboration. Our products are affordable and easy to use. --- ### **Precise** We are exact and careful about the details. We ensure performance, correctness and clarity. --- ## Product portfolio [Canonical’s open source portfolio, explained](https://www.youtube.com/embed/cAcum4kK1ng?rel=0 "Play Video") Our portfolio helps you adopt trusted open source while untangling complexity in modern software development and operations. It offers a set of building blocks that cover the full technology stack - from the OS to applications. We offer security maintenance, support and compliance features for our entire portfolio with one convenient subscription: Ubuntu Pro. [Learn more about our products ›](https://canonical.com/solutions) --- ## [Build the future of tech with Canonical. Join our team ›](https://canonical.com/careers) --- ## Your trusted partners for everything open source When we do business, we go beyond transactional relationships. Our collaborative and joined-up approach is why customers prefer us, and why partners trust us. [How we help you adopt open source ›](https://canonical.com/open-source-adoption) --- *"Canonical works with us as a partner and they own problems alongside us. I feel like we work as a team rather than a simple business transaction."* **Curtis Haslam** Senior Manager at Network Cloud, BT Group --- *"The customer support has been exceptional. Both through the customer success team and the customer support team."* **Joseph Sinfield** Senior Developer, Rullion --- *"The quality of Canonical’s products has been superb and helped our teams to deliver solutions that meet our customer expectations."* **Jim Sivers** Software Development Engineering Manager, Wachter [Browse customer stories ›](https://canonical.com/case-study) --- ## Where to find us With corporate hubs and a global team across APAC, EMEA and North America, we deliver the reliable support you need to innovate with confidence. [Contact our team ›](https://canonical.com/contact-us) --- ## See our mission in action ### See what our team is up to Get the latest news on our company, products and services. [Visit our press center ›](https://canonical.com/press-center) --- ### Become a partner Work with us to amplify the impact of open source. [Discover our partner programmes ›](https://canonical.com/partners) --- ### Get news from The Source An opinionated and entertaining view on all things open source. [Subscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter ›](https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7108409718422839296)