Technology industry leader highlights facility enhancements in North
America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America
RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Red Hat, Inc. (NYSE: RHT), the world's leading provider of open source
solutions, today announced continued global expansion with new and
expanded facilities around the world. Red Hat also announced that its
facilities in Raleigh, N.C., Westford, Mass., and Beijing are expected
to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
certification, highlighting the company's commitment to building
environmentally sound offices. Today, Red Hat has more than 80 offices
worldwide with more than 5,700 employees.
LEED certification for Red Hat's facilities in Raleigh, Westford, and
Beijing are in concert with Red Hat's Sustainability Program, through
which Red Hat aims to serve as a catalyst for environmental stewardship
to protect and enhance the quality of life for current and future
generations of the company and the communities in which Red Hat conducts
business. LEED-certified buildings are designed to conserve energy and
water, reduce waste, reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions, and be
healthier and safer for occupants. Facilities are a core component of
Red Hat's Sustainability Program, and while Red Hat seeks LEED
Certification for each of its large expansion projects, the company
strives to infuse every new Red Hat office, regardless of size, with
sustainable attributes designed to minimize the company's impact on the
environment.
Red Hat's recent global facility expansions include:
Raleigh, N.C.
Completed in June 2013, Red Hat's Raleigh-based headquarters has more
than 365,000 square feet with the ability to seat more than 1,000
associates. Named Red Hat Tower, this facility is seeking LEED Gold
certification. This recognition would make it one of the largest and
most highly rated LEED buildings in downtown Raleigh.
Red Hat Tower features training rooms with movable walls that can host
up to 160 people; an outdoor work space and patio; a community space
with a cafeteria; an on-site fitness facility and gaming area; open,
collaborative work spaces; a range of windows with natural light;
enclaves, some of which feature traditional meeting space designs and
others that include lounge seating and high tables; conference rooms
equipped with video conferencing and openUC, Red Hat's new open source
phone and collaboration system; as well as pantry areas stocked with
snacks and refreshments.
Westford, Mass.
Scheduled for completion in late 2013, the new facility in Westford,
Mass. will be four stories with 100,000 square feet and will attach to
Red Hat's existing 75,000 square foot facility. The new addition will
provide more than 300 new seats for Red Hat associates with space for
approximately 600 total associates. Following its completion, Red Hat
plans to seek LEED Gold certification for this space. The new facility
will include an open office plan as well as more natural light, shower
and changing rooms, and energy and water efficient equipment.
Beijing, China
Completed in Dec. 2012, Red Hat's office in Beijing consists of
approximately 21,500 square feet and encompasses an entire floor of an
existing LEED certified building. The new space provides seating for
approximately 160 associates. The Beijing office has many of the same
sustainability elements that will be in Westford but is also within
walking distance of public transportation, restaurants, and other
community services. Red Hat is seeking LEED Platinum certification for
this project.
Brno, Czech Republic
Red Hat's Brno facilities expanded with a new four-story building, named
Forum Business Centre II, that was completed in Dec. 2012. The facility
added 200 seats, and stands next to Red Hat's existing facility in Brno.
The Brno facility features an open floor plan, adjacent access to public
transportation, restaurants and other local attractions, and a variety
of collaborative meeting spaces. The Brno facility was built using
sustainable materials, further promoting Red Hat's environmental
strategy.
Santiago, Chile
Red Hat's Santiago, Chile office is expanding to a permanent 4,000
square foot office space in Santiago's Territoria El Bosque building.
The Santiago office will feature many of the same features as Red Hat's
other global facilities, and is scheduled for completion by the end of
2013. Red Hat currently has seven Latin America locations — Santiago,
Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro, Bogota, and Mexico
City.
Supporting Quote
Charlie Peters, executive vice president and CFO, Red Hat
"As Red Hat expands globally, it is important that our facilities are
equipped for current and future demands. Our recent expansions in North
America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America illustrate our continued
commitment to successfully serving our global customers, partners and
communities as interest in open hybrid cloud solutions grows."
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