Packt Publishing Limited

Founded in 2004 in Birmingham, UK, Packt's mission is to help the world utilize software in innovative ways by delivering effective learning and information services to IT professionals. Working towards this vision, Packt has published over 6,500 books and videos, providing IT professionals with the actionable knowledge they need to accomplish their tasks—whether that involves learning about emerging technologies or optimizing key skills in established tools. As part of its mission, Packt has also awarded over $1,000,000 through its Open Source Project Royalty scheme, helping numerous projects gain widespread recognition.