Vates is a French open source software company founded in 2012, based in Grenoble. The company specializes in virtualization solutions, providing an alternative to proprietary platforms like VMware. Vates has transitioned from a software integrator to a publisher of a comprehensive virtualization stack, empowering users to build and manage virtual infrastructures using fully open-source software. The flagship product is the Vates Virtualization Management Stack (VMS), which includes XCP-ng, a scalable hypervisor, and Xen Orchestra, a web-based management interface. Vates also offers XOSTOR for hyperconverged infrastructure and XO Proxy for optimized backup management. The VMS is designed to enhance operational efficiency and is supported by commercial packages that include enterprise-level professional support. Vates serves a diverse clientele, including major companies like Kayak, Citrix, and BNP Paribas, emphasizing open-source development and community collaboration.