If they are referencing their use of / integration with Apache CloudStack, there really shouldn't be a problem with this at all.
-chip On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 01:47:39PM +0000, Mathias Mullins wrote: > So Giles, I see you point as well, but then what value does the CloudStack > name have then in their or any other EcoSystem? Is it just a place card that > says they can work with Apache CloudStack, or is it a label that means that > there is a true connection and function between these two entities? > > I really would love to see A-L be a part of CloudStack just like Solidfire, > Cisco, F5 and yes even Citrix have done. I think we have a lot of work on > that side of the community and participation. But I also want to see the > CloudStack logo not end up like others in the space and just thrown on every > website everywhere because they can call our APIs. > > I thought of a quality over a quantity approach has served groups like Apache > better from what I've seen in the past and understood about the mission. > > Either way looks like it's underway. > > Thanks, > Matt > > On Jul 24, 2013, at 2:01 PM, "Giles Sirett" > <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > > Matt > (All IMO) > > I see where you're coming from, but I disagree. I think we should be welcome > in vendors who are doing ANY form of integration with Cloudstack and doing > what we can to support them in telling the world that theyre using Cloudstack > > If these guys want to list ASC as a technology they're using: that's great IMO > > Obviously , we would all prefer to find vendors that make code contributions > from the outset, but if folk don't then I still think it's a good thing that > they've chosen Cloudstack and can get involved on some level or another. (an > the guys calling the API today *may* start to write some code tomorrow) > > > Debbie, the trademark guidelines are here > http://cloudstack.apache.org/trademark-guidelines.html > > I've just noticed David has already sent your mail on to Trademarks@ > > > > Kind Regards > Giles > > D: +44 20 3603 0541 | M: +44 796 111 2055 > [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Mathias Mullins [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: 24 July 2013 17:57 > To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> > Subject: Re: Permission to use the Apache Cloud Stack Logo on CloudBand > Ecosystem Progra > > Debbie, > > Does your product just make calls to the CloudStack API, or does it have > actual code interaction and function with CloudStack? If it's just calling > the API, it doesn't seem to really be part of the EcoSystem rather than > having full integration into the product. We have several products that are > fully integrated with code plug-ins and code contributions that have been > done. > > Just not sure if there is an actual ecosystem interaction if it's just > calling the product rather than fully interfacing with it. > > Thanks, > Matt > > > > On 7/24/13 12:39 PM, "Bradshaw, Debbie (Debbie)" > <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> > wrote: > > > We use CloudStack APIs in our CloudBand Product. We recently launched a > new NFV ecosystem community at http://ecosystem.cloud-band.com we would > like your permission to use the Apache CloudStack Logo, in our platform > partners section on the home page? > > Thank you, > Debbie > > Debbie Bradshaw > Networks & Platforms Marketing > CloudBand Business Unit > M: 949.412.7766 > [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> > > This email and any attachments to it may be confidential and are intended > solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any views or > opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily > represent those of Shape Blue Ltd or related companies. If you are not the > intended recipient of this email, you must neither take any action based upon > its contents, nor copy or show it to anyone. Please contact the sender if you > believe you have received this email in error. Shape Blue Ltd is a company > incorporated in England & Wales. ShapeBlue Services India LLP is operated > under license from Shape Blue Ltd. ShapeBlue is a registered trademark.
