First8 is a specialist and leading developer of critical Java applications in which the integration of systems, high demand on security and many transactions play an important role. We create bespoke software solutions. Our expertise covers the entire spectrum: from creative thinking and contributing to a (new) concept till the actual implementation, deployment and maintenance of an application. We have extensive experience in the field of financial transactions, privacy-sensitive information and information systems. Open Source and Open Standards completely match with our corporate philosophy. We monitor all the new developments and trends closely and make conscious choices on technology. We focus on the Java and RedHat platforms. First8 is Advanced Red Hat Partner and specialized in Red Hats Middleware technology, like JBoss, OpenShift, Single Sign On and Fuse. We are also Business Partner of NLJUG (Dutch Java User Group) and for last couple of years we are main sponsor of the annual funprogging contest: Masters of Java.