Quest Software

Quest Software, now a subsidiary of Dell, specializes in developing enterprise management software that addresses a range of information technology challenges. The company provides solutions for Windows management, application management, virtualization management, and database management. With a global footprint, Quest Software serves approximately 130,000 clients, including 95% of the Fortune 500 and 90% of the Global 1000, allowing organizations to effectively manage and protect their data. Their offerings encompass identity and access management, endpoint systems, and tools for managing hybrid environments. Quest Software empowers clients to maintain compliance, govern identities, and keep track of network-connected devices, ensuring the security and modernization of enterprises across both on-premises and cloud infrastructures.

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erwin

Acquisition in 2021
Erwin specializes in enterprise modeling and data intelligence software that assists organizations in discovering, understanding, governing, and leveraging their data effectively. The company's Erwin EDGE platform enhances collaboration between IT and business teams, fostering actionable insights, innovation, risk management, and business transformation. By providing services in data governance, enterprise architecture, and business process modeling, Erwin enables clients to define, standardize, and integrate their data assets through a user-friendly graphical interface. This approach helps government agencies, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and other enterprises maximize the security, quality, and value of their data, ultimately supporting their data-driven initiatives and mitigating risks.

Quadrotech

Acquisition in 2020
Quadrotech is a global provider of software solutions that facilitate the management and migration of email archives, mailboxes, and PST files. Based in Zug, Switzerland, the company specializes in streamlining email infrastructure transitions, including upgrades to Microsoft Exchange and Office 365. Their technology helps organizations efficiently manage the complexities of migration projects, minimizing costs and risks. Additionally, Quadrotech offers a comprehensive platform for Office 365 management, enabling users to enhance operational control and visibility while automating processes. This allows IT departments to focus on strategic initiatives by reducing their workload through effective delegation and policy management. With a team of industry experts and a wide network of partners, Quadrotech is committed to making the Microsoft cloud environment smarter, more secure, and efficient for its clients.

ApexSQL

Acquisition in 2019
SQL Server tools for auditing, database data recovery, change management and more

VKernel

Acquisition in 2011
VKernel Corporation, founded in 2007 and acquired by Quest Software in 2011, is now part of Dell. It specializes in performance and capacity management solutions for virtualized infrastructures, specifically targeting VMware and Microsoft environments. The company offers virtual appliances that monitor and track resources across virtual server environments, reporting on critical metrics such as CPU, network, memory, and storage usage. VKernel's products are designed to simplify the planning and prediction of capacity utilization and performance bottlenecks, enabling over 50,000 system administrators to maximize capacity, reduce virtualization costs, and enhance application performance. With operations in the United States and Europe, VKernel distributes its solutions directly and through a global network of partners, addressing the increasing demand for effective management solutions in virtualized and cloud environments.

ChangeBASE

Acquisition in 2011
ChangeBASE is now part of Quest Software. A leader in simplifying and reducing the cost of IT management, Quest’s innovative solutions make solving the toughest IT management problems easier, enabling more than 100,000 customers worldwide to save time and money across physical, virtual and cloud environments.

Jaspersoft

Venture Round in 2011
Jaspersoft is a provider of open source business intelligence software that facilitates the creation of interactive reports, dashboards, and analytics for applications. The company offers a comprehensive BI suite designed to support developers and businesses in harnessing insights from diverse data sources. With a focus on cloud, big data, and mobile deployments, Jaspersoft enables self-service BI at scale, catering to a wide range of commercial customers. It operates under a commercial open source model, supported by a community of over 250,000 members and boasting nearly 15 million downloads of its software. With more than 175,000 production deployments powering 100,000 data-driven applications, Jaspersoft maintains a significant presence in the global market. The company is privately held and has locations worldwide.

Symlabs

Acquisition in 2011
Symlabs was founded in 2001 with the vision to simplify and enhance directory services and identity management. Its virtual directory and federation technology will enhance the architecture of both Quest One and Dell's migration capabilities. These offerings will benefit from unsurpassed performance, improved security and easier unification of data from discrete heterogeneous data repositories—all without any impact on existing infrastructure.

WSO2

Venture Round in 2011
WSO2 Inc. specializes in open-source enterprise middleware solutions, catering to a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, finance, and technology. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, WSO2 provides a comprehensive platform that allows enterprise architects to build, integrate, manage, secure, and analyze APIs, applications, and microservices across various environments, including on-premises and cloud. Its offerings include WSO2 Developer Studio for application development, WSO2 Private PaaS for hosting middleware products, and cloud solutions such as WSO2 App Cloud and WSO2 API Cloud, which facilitate application development and enable enterprises to share capabilities globally. WSO2 also addresses customer identity and access management needs through WSO2 Identity Cloud, incorporating user feedback to enhance its services. The company supports thousands of enterprises, executing over 60 trillion transactions and managing more than 1 billion identities annually, with a workforce of over 800 employees across multiple international locations.

RemoteScan

Acquisition in 2011
RemoteScan, the software product that enables you to connect document scanners and cameras to hosted applications that are running in Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix, and VMware servers.

Genius Geeks

Angel Round in 2011
Genius Geeks provides expert guides and reviews on technology related to Apple, Android, and Microsoft, catering to tech enthusiasts seeking insights and tips on operating systems and mobile devices. The platform emphasizes clarity and accessibility, offering detailed information to help users navigate the complexities of various technological tools. By focusing on user-friendly content, Genius Geeks aims to empower individuals with knowledge that enhances their understanding and usage of modern technology. The business stands out for its commitment to delivering valuable resources that simplify the tech experience for its audience.

e-DMZ Security

Acquisition in 2011
e-DMZ Security specializes in privileged access control solutions for enterprises aiming to manage and secure privileged user sessions. The company's Total Privileged Access Management (TPAM) suite provides a modular and economical approach to privileged identity and access control. This suite is enhanced by the Password Auto Repository™ (PAR) and eGuardPost™ appliances, ensuring robust security and compliance across diverse industries. With over 450 installations in more than 17 countries, e-DMZ Security caters to major corporations in sectors such as banking, insurance, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has established a global presence through offices and authorized partners in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Symplified

Series B in 2011
Symplified is an identity-as-a-service platform that streamlines user access to applications while ensuring compliance with security standards. The company offers a range of services, including single sign-on, identity and access management, directory integration, centralized provisioning, and strong authentication. Its KeyChain product provides secure single sign-on for various software-as-a-service (SaaS) and enterprise applications, while the Access solution focuses on identity management for SaaS and web applications. The Identity Cloud service allows users to deploy identity infrastructure effectively. By providing a unified, customizable single sign-on portal, Symplified enhances visibility and control over application usage without compromising sensitive user data. With operations in Silicon Valley, the northeastern and Midwestern U.S., the United Kingdom, and EMEA, Symplified is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.

Bakbone Software

Acquisition in 2010
BakBone Software specializes in data protection and retention services, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to simplify the process of safeguarding data. Their product offerings include real-time data protection, deduplication, disk-based and tape backup, and application protection, effectively managing resources across various platforms. BakBone's solutions enhance operational efficiency, minimize system downtime, improve data and application availability, and bolster security, thereby supporting the growth of enterprise environments. The company's products are utilized by a diverse clientele, including Fortune 1000 corporations and government entities both domestically and internationally. BakBone's scalable solutions are distributed through a global network of OEM partners, strategic partners, resellers, and solution providers. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Surgient

Acquisition in 2010
Surgient, Inc. specializes in self-service virtualization automation and lab management solutions, primarily through its Virtual Automation Platform. This platform enables enterprise IT organizations to deliver self-service computing resources to users, supporting applications such as software quality assurance, training, sales, and marketing. Additionally, Surgient Cloud Express integrates cloud computing technology to assist organizations in deploying on-premise cloud infrastructures. The company offers a range of services including solution design and architecture, capacity planning, software installation, configuration, and training for both administrators and end-users. Surgient serves a diverse array of industries, including hospitality, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, insurance, software, financial services, healthcare, telecom, and hardware. Founded in 1999, Surgient is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Voelcker Informatik AG

Acquisition in 2010
Voelcker Informatik AG

PacketTrap Networks

Acquisition in 2009
PacketTrap Networks, Inc. provides network and application management software solutions in the United States. It offers network diagnostics, network management, and network discovery tools, as well as traffic analysis solutions. Its solutions include PacketTrap perspective, a network management and application monitoring solution that solves the problems associated with bandwidth, performance, and connectivity; and PacketTrap managed service provider, a monitoring platform to provide up/down monitoring of customer's networks, servers, desktops, and laptops, as well as management of applications. The company's solutions also include PacketTrap Traffic Publisher, which provides a granular view into the type of data clogging bandwidth, who is consuming it, and the domains generating data on routers, switches, and servers on network; pt360 tool suite PRO, which consolidates network management and monitoring tools into an integrated interface; and pt360 tool suite application monitoring, which provides visibility of running processes and performance counters for applications to prevent application failures and identify degradations. It serves network administrators. PacketTrap Networks, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

MonoSphere

Acquisition in 2009
MonoSphere is the creator of Storage Horizon storage capacity management software. Quest has also hired a substantial number of the former MonoSphere employees. The high quality of MonoSphere's team and technology, as well as the fit of its products within Quest's management offerings, were key factors in the decision to proceed with this acquisition.

NetPro

Acquisition in 2008
NetPro develops operations management software solutions that focus on the optimization of Microsoft infrastructure. NetPro offers DirectoryAnalyzer, a software solution that is able to alert its administrators about directory infrastructure issues. It also features DNS monitoring and user interface improvements. NetPro was acquired by Quest Software in September 2008. Netpro was founded in 1991.

Akonix Systems

Acquisition in 2008
Akonix Systems specializes in developing software solutions that enhance online communication and community engagement for major organizations. The company's flagship product, Akonix CommuniWare Enterprise, is a fully integrated platform designed to facilitate seamless connections among users with shared interests. This scalable and customizable solution stands apart from traditional CRM or single-purpose software by effectively increasing customer acquisition, retention, brand association, and revenue generation. In addition to its communication platform, Akonix Systems also offers software services focused on instant messaging management security and risk management products, further addressing the diverse needs of its clients.

Vizioncore

Acquisition in 2008
Vizioncore specializes in virtualization management software, now part of Quest Software’s Server Virtualization Management group. The company focuses on providing solutions for disaster recovery and virtual infrastructure management, helping organizations safeguard and optimize their virtualized environments. With innovative software, Vizioncore enables users to manage physical, virtual, and cloud resources effectively, improving operational efficiency and productivity. Their offerings include data protection, monitoring, and administration tools designed to reduce administration costs and enhance the return on investment in virtualized computing resources. Serving over 100,000 customers globally, Vizioncore aims to simplify complex IT challenges and support efficient management of private clouds.

PassGo

Acquisition in 2007
Market-leading identity management and compliance products

Provision Networks

Acquisition in 2007
Provision Networks is a company that was acquired by Quest Software in 2007.

eXc Software

Acquisition in 2007
eXc Software is a Provider of services for Microsoft operations manager products. The company offer products that extend the Microsoft systems center operations manager and Microsoft system center configuration manager namely MOM and SMS to monitor and manage non-windows systems and devices.

ScriptLogic

Acquisition in 2007
ScriptLogic is a prominent provider of Windows management software, specifically designed for small and mid-sized businesses. The company specializes in network administration solutions for Microsoft Windows-based environments, offering a range of products that include active directory management, application and desktop management, incident and server management, as well as SQL server and vulnerability management solutions. Among its key offerings are Patch Authority Ultimate, an advanced patch management solution, and Desktop Authority, which focuses on desktop lifecycle management. Additionally, ScriptLogic provides Security Explorer, a tool that enables real-time management of access controls and security across enterprise workstations.

Aftermail

Acquisition in 2006
Email archiving provider

Imceda Software

Acquisition in 2005
Imceda Software, Inc. is a provider of software solutions for the management of database administration processes. Imceda Software was formed from DBAssociatesIT, a Melbourne, Australia based software company, after Series A investment from Insight Venture Partners.

Wingra

Acquisition in 2005
Wingra is a provider of text integration and migration services, specializing in a comprehensive suite of software products designed for messaging integration, messaging migration, and directory synchronization. The company's solutions facilitate seamless communication and data management, enabling organizations to efficiently transition and integrate their messaging systems. Wingra's focus on delivering reliable and effective tools positions it as a key player in the field of data integration services.

Aelita Software

Acquisition in 2004
Aelita Software provided software and services for network management and security administration, including applications for data migration, server consolidation, and directory management.

Sitraka Software

Acquisition in 2002
Sitraka Software develops diagnostic solutions for pinpointing and eliminating performance problems in J2EE-based systems. The company was founded by Greg Kiessling in1989 and is based in Toronto, Canada. It has offices in New Jersey, The Netherlands, Germany, and Paris.

BB4 Technologies

Acquisition in 2002
BB4 Technologies specializes in developing network monitoring software that allows users to remotely assess the performance of monitored systems via any web browser or WAP device. The company's flagship products, including the Big Brother System and Network Monitor, are designed to ensure system and network availability by promptly detecting issues and alerting systems administrators through pagers, email notifications, or text messages. Additionally, the software offers access to historical data, enabling users to review past incidents and track performance statistics to determine compliance with service levels. This comprehensive monitoring capability aids in maintaining optimal system functionality and reliability.

Fastlane Technologies

Acquisition in 2000
FastLane Technologies, Inc. engages in the development and sale of directory management software. It provides enterprise directory management solutions for corporate networks, including Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000.

MessageWise

Acquisition in 2000
Provider of performance monitoring and configuration management solutions for Microsoft Exchange e-mail networks
Client/Server Software Solutions provides information technology engineering solutions and services for military and civilian agencies in the United States.

Foglight Software

Acquisition in 1999
Foglight Software is a company that was acquired by Quest Software in 1999.
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