IBM announced new open source-based software and support, expanding IBM's commitment to help customers innovate from industry-standard technologies. Called WAS CE (WebSphere Application Server Community Edition), the software provides mid-sized businesses, departments in large enterprises and business partners with <A HREF="http://www-1.ibm.com/press/PressServletForm.wss?MenuChoice=pressreleases&TemplateName=ShowPressReleaseTemplate&SelectString=t1.docunid=7943&TableName=DataheadApplicationClass&SESSIONKEY=any&WindowTitle=Press+Release&STATUS=publish">easy access to open source-based technologies</A> with no upfront costs. WAS CE is customizable application server software that features a small footprint, making it easier to download and manage. Based on core open source technology from the J2EE-certified Apache Geronimo application server, WAS CE and related subscription support provide a flexible and affordable alternative to traditional commercial software offerings and can help customers begin to deploy a Service Oriented Architecture.