Quest sets up a special committee to evaluate the pros and cons of such a transaction. Quest software enters into agreement with insight venture partners. Sunquest acquires geneinsight to enhance precision. Wolf popper llp announces investigation on behalf of. The two in the past cofounded aelita software, which in 2004 was acquired by quest software, and left after the acquisition to eventually found veeam in 2006. Quest software inc has received an improved bid from dell inc to buy the. Quest software war bis zur ubernahme durch dell ein borsennotierter amerikanischer. News quest integrity group, llc announces acquisition of digital insight limited. Insight is a leading provider of computer hardware, software, cloud solutions and it services to business, government, education and healthcare clients. Quest software, one identity to operate separately from. Quest it management mitigate risk accelerate results. Prior to joining quest, luann was the svp and chief people officer for vertafore, responsible for overseeing high performing hr, communications and facilities management teams, as well as talent acquisition, employee services, engagement and retention, leadership capability and connecting employees to top business goals. If you thought quest software was off the market because of the acquisition news announced by private equity firm insight venture partners.
Quest software acquires netpro combined organization will increase value that enterprises gain from active directory, exchange, sharepoint and sql server. Quest software enters into agreement with insight venture. The close of the quest acquisition is a tremendous milestone in dells journey to strengthen our endtoend it capabilities, empowering our customers to unlock greater value in their. Dell today announced it has completed the acquisition of quest. On march 9, quest software announced that it had agreed to be acquired by insight venture partners and quests chief, vincent c. Dell has been on an acquisition binge in an effort to transform itself from a. The battle for quest software highlights a boards quandary when a chief executive makes a play for the company. The deal will form the backbone of dells software business and push it deeper into the highermargin enterprise market.
Quest software, one identity to operate separately from sonicwall after dell software sale. Dell today announced it has completed the acquisition of quest software, an awardwinning it management software provider. Choose business it software and services with confidence. Techcrunch has confirmed that francisco partners and elliott management have agreed to acquire dells software division. We are very pleased to be adding ensynchs leadership team to insight. Quest software, also known as quest, is a privately held software company headquartered in aliso viejo, california, united states with 53 offices in 24 countries. Francisco partners, a leading technologyfocused private equity firm, and elliott management corporation today announced they have completed the previously announced acquisition of the dell software group from dell, inc. Quest software acquires software compatibility company. The company is known for toad, a product used by database professionals, in addition to other offerings for microsoft azure cloud management, software as a service, security, workforce mobility, datadriven insight, and backup and recovery. The integration of the newly acquired cadencequest customer insight software platform and related capabilities with accenture interactives robust set of marketing, digital and merchandising. As a result of the closing, which was finalized on sept. The company is known for toad, a product used by database professionals, in addition to other offerings for microsoft azure cloud management, software as a service, security, workforce mobility, data. After dell softwares expected sale is completed this fall, its new privateequity owners will. Quest seeks sale to avoid scrutiny, lawsuit claims reuters.
Dell completes acquisition of quest software channel. Why dell decided to give up its questdell software division. Dell is now an internationalclass software company. We help uncover rich insights into the ever changing consumers mind, heart and behavior. Seattle, washington, august 21, 2012 business wire quest integrity group, llc announces its acquisition of digital insight limited, a privately held, specialty remote digital video inspection rdvi company based in. After more than a month of backandforth negotiations, dell today announced that it had landed the reluctant fish called quest software. Quest software incs new chief executive rushed to sell the company to head off a possible investigation by regulators, according to a. Dell recently completed its acquisition of quest software, an it management software provider. Quest competitors and alternatives in client management. Quest software is a software manufacturer that develops, manufactures, and supports software used by it professionals. With the acquisition of a management software company, dell is. Quest said the changebase acquisition would expand its product portfolio to develop a usercentric management focus for windows application, desktop, mobile and cloud environments. Elliott management, francisco partners and dell issued a joint press.
Whether its digital transformation, cloud expansion, security threats or something new, quest helps you solve complex problems with simple solutions. View claire prymus profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. They are a global provider to,000 companies across 100 countries, including 95% of the fortune 500 and 90% of the global. Company profile page for quest software incca including stock price, company news, press releases, executives, board members, and contact information. Quest software, also known as quest, is a privately held software company headquartered in. Nirquest spectrometer series nearinfrared ocean insight. Quest software buys vintela for crossplatform management. Experienced software executive to represent toba capital, bring expertise and insights on sales, marketing and business operations. Quest software acquires remotescan 20110505 crunchbase.
Computer hardware, software, technology solutions insight. Quest software and it management solutions from insight help you automate common it management processes to free up resources. Novel maneuvers in battle for quest software the new. Insight conducts preliminary due diligence of quest software. Simple it management for a complex world technology keeps changing. Quest software, now a part of dell, is a developer of windows management, application management, virtualization management, and database management software. Quest provides a range of control systems engineering services that span hardware engineering, software engineering, testing, and commissioning support to help oems, utility companies, and epcs to design and deploy new control systems and retrofit existing systems. As part of the acquisition, ensynch president and ceo gene holmquist will join insight as vp, software sales, while ensynch coo stan lequin will join insight as vp. Qsft today announced that it has acquired netpro computing, inc. It is rewarding to be part of insight and ensynchs shared success.
As part of the acquisition, ensynch president and ceo gene holmquist will join insight as vp, software sales, while ensynch coo stan lequin will join insight as vp, national professional services. Quest seeks sale to avoid scrutiny, lawsuit claims. The nirquest is a versatile nir spectrometer for applications ranging from moisture detection and chemical analysis to highresolution laser and optical fiber characterization. Charts can be found on various organization profiles and on hubs pages, based on data availability. Dell acquires quest, offers vdi shops one throat to choke. Smith wanted to sell to private equity firms insight venture. Dell completes acquisition of quest software, aufgerufen am 29. When the pc maker announced its acquisition of network security. We are pleased to announce the closing of this strategic acquisition. Dell completes acquisition of quest software dell panama.
Transaction advances sunquests clinical genetics lims platform tucson, ariz. Insight confirms that it is preparing an offer for the. Under the terms of the deal with insight, the lawsuit said it is believed smith will convert his roughly 35 percent stake in quest into a majority stake after the acquisition. Quest offers a broad selection of software solutions that simplify and solve the most common and challenging it problems for organizations around the globe. Insight, adding a new partner, sweetens bid for quest software. Not only that, its also a fun takeover battle in the midst of a slow summer deal market featuring some novel dealmaking.
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