The Linux Box, a professional services organisation specialising in open source technology, is marking its 10th anniversary by adding custom software products to its suite of services. Founded in 1999, the'Ann Arbor-based company customises open source projects for blue chip clients such as McKesson, Harvard Management Company, Borders Group, FeclEx and Answers.com. The Linux Box says it currently provides professional, commercial services for companies looking to gain competitive advantage, reduce IT costs and increase the control they have over their open source technologies.

"We have productised our business as a direct response to customer need," said Elizabeth Ziph, co-founder and chief executive officer, The Linux Box. "We've leveraged the intellectual capital gained over the years through client consultation and software integration in order to create custom solutions. Not only does it satisty a need voiced by our customers, it fills a void in the marketplace."