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.
Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Head, Corporate Development
Past deals in Virtualization
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.
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.
Surgient Networks
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.
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.
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