Win an Orange Box Competition

OpenStack Summit, Austin

Take part in our competition for a chance to win an Orange Box! The competition opens 25 April 2016 at 11:15 CDT and closes on 26 April 2016 at 18:00 CDT.

How to enter

For a chance to win the Orange Box, worth more than $16,000:

  • attend Ubuntu and OpenStack Talks on 25 April at OpenStack Summit Austin
  • make sure your pass gets scanned
  • complete the questionnaire



What's the Orange Box?

The Orange Box is a portable cluster system with Metal As A Service (MAAS) and Juju where you can build a full OpenStack cloud or big data solution in minutes. It's perfect for building a cloud in your study. Orange Box v4n key characteristics:

  • Portability: weighing 30 lbs. (14kg) alone and 50 lbs. (23kg) with its case, it can fit inside carry-on luggage allowed on most flights
  • Serviceability: all its major components can be replaced within fifteen minutes or less using hand tools


Prize details

The winner will receive:

  • v4n version Orange Box, set-up by Canonical
  • Quickstart guide from Tranquil, the manufacturer
  • Manual created by Canonical
  • Carry case



Have you won?

The winner will be announced on 27 April 2016 at 16:15 CDT at the Ubuntu Booth #A20 and via Twitter @ubuntucloud followed by email with instructions on how to claim the prize.



Terms and Conditions

For any questions regarding the competition please contact us.