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Sonatype Introduces Nexus Repository Integration with CloudBees Jenkins

The new plug-in further automates continuous delivery processes

Fulton, MD.  September 14, 2016  Sonatype, the leader in software supply chain automation, today announced the availability of a new plug-in for the CloudBees Jenkins 2 platform that further automates release management processes with Nexus Repository.

Sonatype Announces Nexus Repository Pro With High Availability and Software Component Analysis Built-in

DevOps native repository manager offers easy upgrade for installed base

Fulton, MD. – September 14, 2016 - Sonatype, the leader in software supply chain automation, today introduced the latest version of Nexus Repository Pro. The 3.2 version of Nexus Repository Pro will include built-in support for active-active high availability configurations and enhanced security and license analysis for open source components. Sonatype has also expanded Nexus Repository’s free, universal component support to include PyPI and RubyGems.

Sonatype Releases 2016 State of the Software Supply Chain Report

New research reveals massive increase in open source component use, persistent defect rates, and further embrace of supply chain principles to accelerate software quality and security

Fulton, MD. - July 11, 2016 - Sonatype, the leader in software supply chain automation, today announced the release of its second annual State of the Software Supply Chain report. Based on the analysis of 31 billion download requests of open source software components from the Central Repository, which is managed by Sonatype, the report provides insight into the software supply chain practices from 3,000 development organizations and also includes software component analysis of 25,000 applications.

Sonatype Recognizes Individuals Embracing DevOps to Accelerate Software Innovation

Fulton, Maryland - June 8, 2016 - Sonatype, the leader in software supply chain automation, today launched the Innovator’s Journey to DevOps, a series of interviews profiling individual DevOps practitioners who are transforming the way developers, IT operations, and security professionals collaborate to accelerate software innovation.

Sonatype Strengthens Continuous Delivery With New Atlassian Integrations

Fulton, MD – June 2, 2016 – Sonatype, the leader in software supply chain automation, today announced new integrations with Atlassian’s product portfolio to better support Continuous Delivery and DevOps practices.  Following up on its previous integrations with Atlassian’s Bamboo and HipChat products, Sonatype is announcing four Nexus integrations with Atlassian products:

Sonatype Delivers Software Supply Chain Intelligence to IntelliJ IDEA Empowering Millions of Developers

Fulton, MD – May 11, 2016 – Sonatype, the leader in software supply chain automation, today announced Nexus Lifecycle support for IntelliJ IDEA. With this integration, Sonatype is first to deliver software supply chain intelligence to millions of developers using IntelliJ IDEA. 

Sonatype Releases Nexus Repository Manager OSS 3.0

Surpassing 100,000 Installations, Sonatype Announces Nexus Repository Now Supports Seven New Software Components Types

Fulton, MD – April 12, 2016 – Sonatype, the leader in software supply chain automation, today released the latest version of Nexus Repository, adding free support for seven of the most popular software component types.   Additionally, Sonatype announced that Nexus Repository has now surpassed 100,000 active installations, including a majority of the Fortune 100, and continues to experience massive growth in usage. Over the last three years, active Nexus Repository installations grew 240%.

Software Supply Chain Pioneer Sonatype Completes $30 Million Financing Led by Goldman Sachs

Fulton, MD – February 4, 2016 – 2016 –Sonatype, the company dedicated to helping deliver higher quality software even faster, today announced the completion of a $30 million equity and debt financing led by Goldman Sachs’ Principal Strategic Investments Group, with all current investors participating in the round. The investment will be used to accelerate sales, marketing, product development, and international market opportunities.

Sonatype Is First to Market With a Free Universal Repository Manager to Include Support for Docker Images and npm JavaScript Modules

FULTON, Md., Dec. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonatype, the company dedicated to helping IT organizations deliver higher quality software even faster, today announced free format support for Docker and npm in the market leading Nexus Repository Manager, as well as the development of plug-ins for both Twistlock and npm On-site.

Study of 106,000 Software Development Organizations Reveals That the Way the World Creates Software Is Broken

23% of the Components in the Average Software Application 
Contain Known Vulnerabilities

Fulton, MD – June 17, 2015 – Sonatype today released the results of an extensive study of the software development practices of 106,000 organizations representing 17 billion requests for open source and third party software components from the Central Repository in 2014 alone.  The study revealed that the way the world creates software is broken – with 23% of the components in the average software application containing known vulnerabilities.