Fact-checked by Grok 2 weeks ago

Quest Software

Quest Software is an American multinational enterprise software company specializing in solutions for data management, cybersecurity, and platform modernization to enable AI-driven initiatives in IT environments.^[1] Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, the company develops products that help organizations govern data, secure identities, and migrate platforms efficiently, serving more than 45,000 customers worldwide, including over 90% of the Fortune 500.^[2]^[1] The company's product portfolio includes the erwin Data Management Platform for AI-ready data governance and modeling, Toad for database administration and automation, and Foglight for multi-platform database observability in the data management category.^[3] In cybersecurity, Quest offers Security Guardian for identity threat detection and response, Recovery Manager for Active Directory for ransomware recovery, and Change Auditor for compliance monitoring of Active Directory environments.^[3] For platform modernization, key solutions encompass On Demand Migration for Microsoft 365 and Active Directory tenant migrations, KACE Systems Management for unified endpoint management, and tools like Migrator Pro for Exchange to facilitate hybrid cloud transitions.^[3] Quest's history reflects its evolution from a developer of specialized IT tools to a leader in enterprise AI foundations. Originally established in Newport Beach, California, to create software for HP's Multi-Programming Executive (MPE) systems, it expanded into broader database and systems management offerings.^[4] The company went public in 1999 before being acquired by Dell in 2012 for $2.4 billion to bolster its software capabilities.^[5] In 2016, Dell divested its software group, including Quest, to Francisco Partners and Elliott Management, re-establishing Quest as an independent entity.^[6] It was subsequently acquired by Clearlake Capital Group in 2021, under which it has pursued growth in AI and data solutions, including a $350 million capital infusion in 2025 to accelerate innovation.^[7]^[8] Today, Quest operates as a privately held company with approximately 3,600 employees and annual revenue exceeding $850 million.^[2]^[9]

History

Founding and early years

Quest Software was founded in 1987 in Newport Beach, California, by David M. Doyle and Doran G. Machin as a partnership specializing in software solutions for Hewlett-Packard's Multi-Programming Executive (MPE) operating system, which powered enterprise-class HP 3000 minicomputers.^[10]^[11] David M. Doyle, serving as president and primary developer, led the initial efforts alongside Machin to address the needs of organizations managing complex legacy systems.^[10] The company's early product development focused on utilities tailored for HP MPE environments, including tools for file management, data handling, and system monitoring to enhance operational efficiency and reliability in pre-internet enterprise IT settings.^[11] These solutions targeted businesses dependent on HP's proprietary hardware, establishing Quest as a specialized provider in a niche market dominated by mainframe and minicomputer technologies.^[10] In 1995, Vinny Smith joined Quest as an investor and director, bringing expertise that influenced a strategic pivot toward broader IT management tools while building on the firm's MPE foundations.^[11]^[12] This period solidified Quest's role as a key supporter of legacy HP systems, serving enterprises navigating the transition from isolated computing infrastructures to more interconnected operations.^[11] By 1996, Quest began expanding into database management tools to complement its core offerings.^[11]

Growth and initial acquisitions

In 1996, Quest Software entered the database management market through its acquisition of R*Tech Systems, a developer of Oracle-focused tools including SQL tuning solutions, enabling the company to pivot from Hewlett-Packard-specific software to broader, cross-platform database products.^[10] This move positioned Quest to address growing demand for Oracle database optimization during the mid-1990s expansion of enterprise computing. Under the leadership of Vincent C. Smith, who assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer in 1997 and Chairman of the Board in 1998, Quest emphasized organic growth alongside strategic mergers and acquisitions to build its portfolio in systems and database management.^[13] Smith's tenure during the dot-com boom focused on scaling operations, with the company establishing international offices in Germany and Australia in 1998 to support global market penetration. In October 1998, Quest acquired TOAD, a widely used database development tool supporting Oracle, SQL Server, and other platforms, which significantly enhanced its offerings for database administrators and developers.^[14] The company's expansion culminated in its initial public offering on August 13, 1999, when shares debuted on Nasdaq under the ticker QSFT, raising approximately $61.6 million to fund further product innovation and acquisitions.^[15] This capital infusion accelerated Quest's growth in the competitive software sector, enabling investments in research and development amid the era's technology surge. By the early 2000s, Quest had solidified its reputation in database tools, setting the stage for sustained focus on this area. Leadership transitioned in 2008 when Doug Garn, a long-time executive who joined in 1998 as vice president of sales, succeeded Smith as CEO and president, continuing the emphasis on mergers, acquisitions, and organic expansion to navigate post-dot-com market dynamics.^[16] Garn's appointment as executive chairman in 2008 underscored Quest's commitment to its core database management strengths during a period of maturing enterprise IT demands.^[17]

Dell era and divestiture

In September 2012, Dell Inc. completed its acquisition of Quest Software for $2.4 billion, marking the company's largest software purchase to date and integrating Quest into the newly formed Dell Software Group. This move positioned Quest as a cornerstone of Dell's enterprise IT strategy, bolstering offerings in database management, systems monitoring, and data protection to support Dell's hardware ecosystem. Quest's tools, such as those for Oracle and SQL Server optimization, were leveraged to enhance Dell's competitive edge in server, storage, and networking solutions, enabling customers to manage complex IT environments more effectively.^[18]^[19]^[20] Under Dell's ownership, Quest underwent operational integration into the Dell Software Group, with a focus on aligning product roadmaps to address enterprise needs in database and systems management. This included collaborative efforts to develop and refine tools for hybrid cloud environments, drawing on Quest's expertise in identity management and analytics to complement Dell's broader portfolio. Key leadership transitions preceded and shaped this period: in February 2012, shortly before the acquisition, Vinny Smith returned as CEO and chairman following Doug Garn's resignation due to health issues, with Garn transitioning to vice chairman to guide strategic initiatives during the Dell era.^[21]^[22]^[23] These shifts helped stabilize Quest amid the merger, though the integration faced hurdles from Dell's shifting priorities after its $67 billion EMC acquisition in 2015, which increased financial pressures. By mid-2016, Dell opted to divest its software assets to streamline operations and reduce debt from the EMC deal, announcing the sale of the Dell Software Group—including Quest—on June 20 for approximately $2.4 billion to private equity firms Francisco Partners and Elliott Management. The transaction closed on November 1, 2016, restoring Quest's independence and allowing it to relaunch under its original branding as a standalone entity focused on IT management solutions. This divestiture enabled Quest to pursue agile development free from Dell's hardware-centric constraints, setting the stage for renewed emphasis on core competencies in data and security management.^[6]^[24]^[25]

Private equity ownership and recent developments

Following its divestiture from Dell in 2016, Quest Software was acquired by private equity firms Francisco Partners and Elliott Management, which reestablished the company as an independent entity focused on IT management, security, and data solutions.^[26] This ownership structure supported initial growth strategies emphasizing cybersecurity and data protection, including acquisitions such as Binary Tree on September 2, 2020, which strengthened Quest's tools for cloud migrations and hybrid Microsoft environments, and erwin, Inc. on January 5, 2021, adding advanced data intelligence and governance solutions.^[27]^[28] Quest's acquisition history includes early deals like the 2006 purchase of Charonware, which provided data modeling software (CASE Studio 2) integrated into Toad Data Modeler. In November 2021, Clearlake Capital acquired Quest from Francisco Partners in a transaction valued at $5.4 billion, including debt, positioning the company for accelerated expansion in cybersecurity, data intelligence, and IT operations management.^[29]^[30] Under Clearlake's majority ownership, Quest continued an aggressive acquisition strategy, reaching a cumulative 20 acquisitions by September 2025, with recent deals targeting AI integration and cloud-native tools to support enterprise digital transformation.^[31] In January 2025, Quest named industry veteran Tim Page as CEO to lead growth in AI innovation and product development; in August 2025, Ashish Joshi was appointed president.^[32] In May 2025, Clearlake facilitated a $350 million capital infusion through new term loans from existing lenders, aimed at fueling AI-driven innovations in data management and cybersecurity while extending debt maturities to 2029.^[33] This funding underpinned Quest's strategic pivot announced on September 16, 2025, which introduced a unified data management platform designed to enable AI success through trusted data, enhanced security, and seamless platform modernization. Complementing this, the erwin Data Management Platform launched in October 2025, leveraging generative AI for automated data modeling, improved accuracy, and faster delivery of trusted data products.^[34]^[35]

Products and services

Data management

Quest Software's data management portfolio centers on tools that enable organizations to model, protect, and govern data across diverse environments, supporting both traditional databases and modern AI-driven initiatives. The company's offerings address key challenges in data design, safeguarding, and intelligence, integrating acquired technologies to provide end-to-end solutions for enterprise data needs. A cornerstone of Quest's data management is the erwin Data Modeler, a graphical tool that facilitates database design, reverse engineering to visualize existing schemas, and forward engineering to generate deployable structures. It supports modeling for relational databases, NoSQL systems, and emerging standards like Data Vault 2.0, allowing users to synchronize models bidirectionally with databases and scripts for efficient development and maintenance. This capability helps organizations understand complex data sources, automate metadata visualization, and ensure compliance in multi-platform environments.^[36]^[37]^[38] Quest also offers Toad, a suite of database administration and automation tools that support development, testing, and management of databases across multiple platforms, including Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL, with features for query optimization and schema comparison.^[39] Additionally, Foglight provides multi-platform database observability, monitoring performance, availability, and health in real-time across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments to proactively identify and resolve issues.^[40] For data protection, Quest offers NetVault, an enterprise backup and recovery solution that protects systems, applications, and data in physical, virtual, and cloud environments, supporting Windows, Linux, Microsoft 365, Exchange, SQL, SharePoint, Oracle, SAP, MySQL, and DB2. It includes features like deduplication, replication, and instant recovery to mitigate data loss from failures or cyber threats. Complementing this, QoreStor provides scalable storage with up to 90% deduplication efficiency and ransomware protection through immutable backups. These tools ensure business continuity while adhering to regulatory standards.^[41]^[42]^[43] In 2025, Quest launched the erwin Data Management Platform, a unified solution that incorporates AI to automate data governance, quality assurance, and the creation of trusted data products for AI applications. This platform integrates generative AI for tasks like metadata management, data lineage tracking, and observability, streamlining workflows to deliver accurate, AI-ready data faster and reducing manual efforts in enterprise initiatives. It unifies previously siloed tools into a seamless system, enhancing data accuracy and accelerating delivery for public sector and commercial users.^[34]^[35]^[44] The integration of erwin's technologies following Quest's 2021 acquisition has significantly bolstered these capabilities, particularly in data lineage and metadata management. Post-acquisition, erwin's tools were enhanced to import and evaluate metadata from diverse sources, including cloud platforms and integration systems, enabling comprehensive lineage analysis across hybrid environments. This has allowed Quest to offer advanced DataOps features, supporting regulatory compliance and informed decision-making through automated intelligence.^[45]^[46]^[47]

Cybersecurity and identity

Quest Software provides an AI-powered cybersecurity suite designed for real-time threat detection, instantaneous breach response, and rapid recovery, ensuring resilience across cloud and on-premises environments.^[48] This suite, centered on Security Guardian, includes features like Identity Threat Monitoring and Detection for proactive identification of risks, Dynamic Threat Containment to isolate threats immediately, and malware-free recovery options that achieve industry-leading recovery point objectives (RPO) and recovery time objectives (RTO). As of November 2025, enhancements include AI-powered security assessment summaries in Security Guardian Intelligence for faster risk prioritization and integration with Microsoft Security Copilot via the Security Guardian Agent for improved threat detection in Microsoft Sentinel and Defender for Identity. It also supports non-human workload identities in Microsoft Entra ID and provides Security Guardian Audit for cloud-native compliance reporting.^[48]^[49] Tailored for hybrid infrastructures, it addresses escalating threats such as a 2.75-fold increase in ransomware attacks and 600 million daily identity attacks by securing critical assets like Active Directory (AD) and Microsoft Entra ID.^[48] In the realm of identity and access management, Quest leverages its One Identity portfolio—acquired and integrated through strategic deals including the 2021 acquisition of OneLogin—to deliver comprehensive solutions for privileged access management (PAM), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and role-based access controls (RBAC).^[50]^[51] One Identity's tools, such as Identity Manager and Active Roles, automate provisioning and deprovisioning to reduce manual tasks by up to threefold, enforce least-privilege principles, and ensure secure authentication across hybrid environments, thereby minimizing human error and compliance risks.^[50] These solutions integrate seamlessly with Quest's broader cybersecurity framework to protect against identity-based attacks, which account for a significant portion of breaches.^[48] Quest's unified endpoint management capabilities, powered by the KACE Unified Endpoint Manager, incorporate security features like automated vulnerability scanning and patch management to maintain compliance and mitigate risks from unpatched systems, which contribute to 60% of breaches.^[52]^[48] Following the 2020 acquisition of Binary Tree, these tools have been enhanced for Microsoft environments, enabling co-management of traditional and modern endpoints including Windows, Mac, and Linux devices, with streamlined imaging, deployment, and application distribution.^[27]^[52] This integration supports vulnerability assessments and automated patching in Microsoft-centric setups, reducing the attack surface in diverse IT landscapes.^[52] In 2025, bolstered by a $350 million capital infusion from existing lenders, Quest advanced its cybersecurity offerings with AI-driven enhancements focused on anomaly detection and compliance reporting.^[33] Updates to Security Guardian introduced AI-enabled Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) for Active Directory and Entra ID, featuring workload identity auditing to detect over-privileged accounts and provide remediation guidance without requiring deep expertise.^[44] Additionally, Security Guardian Audit delivers cloud-native reporting and monitoring tailored for regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, enabling organizations to maintain audit trails and ensure data sovereignty in identity management processes.^[44] These innovations overlap briefly with data protection by securing backups against ransomware through integrated threat intelligence.^[48]

Platform modernization

Quest Software's platform modernization offerings focus on enabling organizations to update and manage IT infrastructure, particularly through seamless transitions from on-premises systems to cloud environments while minimizing disruptions. Central to these solutions is SharePlex, a real-time data replication tool that supports Oracle and PostgreSQL databases, facilitating high availability, scalability, and data integration across hybrid setups.^[53] SharePlex enables Oracle-to-cloud migrations with zero-downtime replication, allowing businesses to offload reporting workloads and maintain operational continuity during transitions.^[53] For unified endpoint and systems management, Quest provides KACE Unified Endpoint Manager, which automates IT operations, monitoring, patching, and scripting across Windows, Linux, Mac, and hybrid environments.^[52] This solution supports co-management of traditional and modern endpoints, including non-computer devices, to streamline provisioning, security, and service delivery in diverse IT ecosystems.^[52] Acquired tools enhance these capabilities, integrating automation for endpoint discovery and compliance in large-scale deployments.^[54] Quest addresses legacy system support through strategic modernization approaches, including migration tools that extend the life of vintage applications without full replacement. Following the 2006 acquisition of Charonware s.r.o., Quest incorporated data modeling expertise from Toad Data Modeler to aid in analyzing and refactoring legacy applications for hybrid integrations.^[55] These efforts support modernization of systems such as older environments, reducing costs and risks associated with aging infrastructure.^[56] In its 2025 strategy, Quest integrates AI acceleration for platform updates, emphasizing automated discovery, optimization, and migrations tailored to Microsoft environments. Post-2020 acquisition of Binary Tree, Quest's On Demand Migration incorporates AI-enabled features for Microsoft 365 and Active Directory modernizations, reducing migration risks and ensuring productivity through intelligent tenant-to-tenant transfers and hybrid identity management. As of November 2025, updates include Identity Modernization Suites for end-to-end Microsoft identity management combining migration, security, audit, backup, and recovery, along with preview support for Microsoft Power Automate discovery to expand coverage to Power Platform workloads.^[27] This aligns with Quest's September 2025 announcement of AI-powered innovations across migration platforms, partnering with Microsoft to support AI-ready infrastructure transitions.^[44]^[49]

Corporate affairs

Leadership

Quest Software's leadership has evolved significantly since its founding by David M. Doyle and Doran G. Machin in 1987, with key figures shaping its strategic trajectory through public listing, acquisitions, and ownership changes. Vinny Smith served as a long-term Chairman of the board, while also holding the role of CEO from 1998 to 2008 and again from 2011 to 2012.^[57] He is credited with guiding the company through its 1999 initial public offering, navigating the 2012 acquisition by Dell, and facilitating transitions to private equity ownership, including the 2016 sale to Francisco Partners and the 2021 acquisition by Clearlake Capital.^[12]^[26]^[58] Doug Garn served as CEO from 2008 to 2011, succeeding Smith, and subsequently as Vice Chairman until 2012.^[16] During his tenure as CEO, Garn oversaw the early stages of integration following the Dell acquisition, focusing on operational alignment and sales expansion.^[59]^[22] As of November 2025, Tim Page holds the position of CEO, appointed on January 27, 2025.^[60] With nearly 30 years of experience in technology leadership, including prior roles as CEO at CloudSoda and COO at DecisionLink, Page is driving initiatives in AI capabilities, product innovation, and go-to-market strategies to accelerate growth.^[60] In August 2025, Quest bolstered its executive team with several key appointments to support expansion in AI-readiness, cybersecurity, and platform modernization.^[61] Ashish Joshi joined as President and Chief Financial Officer, bringing expertise from his previous role as COO and CFO at Redwood Software to oversee finance, legal, and compliance functions.^[61] Maureen Perrelli was named Chief Channel Officer, leveraging her extensive go-to-market experience from Oracle, GE, and Secureworks to enhance global partnerships in the AI era.^[61] John Bertero was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, tasked with building high-performing sales teams and managing global revenue efforts with a customer-centric approach.^[61]

Operations and global reach

Quest Software is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, and maintains 53 offices across 24 countries to support its global operations in enterprise IT solutions.^[62] This extensive network enables the company to serve a customer base exceeding 45,000 organizations worldwide, including over 90% of the Fortune 500, by providing localized data management, cybersecurity, and platform modernization services.^[1] The structure facilitates direct engagement with enterprise clients across diverse regions, ensuring tailored support for IT infrastructure challenges.^[63] As a private company owned by Clearlake Capital Group since its acquisition in 2021, Quest Software employs approximately 3,500 people, with a significant portion dedicated to research and development in data management, cybersecurity, and platform technologies.^[58]^[64] This workforce drives innovation from key operational centers in the United States, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), and Asia-Pacific (APAC), leveraging the company's international footprint for collaborative R&D efforts.^[62] The company's revenue model primarily relies on software licensing, including perpetual licenses and maintenance, alongside a growing emphasis on subscription-based services such as software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings.^[65] Professional services, including consulting and support, complement these streams, while channel partnerships with resellers and direct sales teams enhance global distribution and customer adoption.^[65] Quest Software demonstrates a commitment to innovation through its global presence, with recent expansions in 2025 linked to an AI strategy that includes a $350 million capital infusion to establish new software development centers for AI data readiness and localized support in major regions.^[8] This initiative focuses on embedding AI capabilities into products for trusted data governance and secure identities, aligning R&D efforts across US, EMEA, and APAC operations to meet enterprise demands.^[63]

References

[1]
About Quest Software
Quest Software creates technology and solutions that build the foundation for enterprise AI. Focused on data management and governance, cybersecurity and ...Careers · Contact Us · Leadership
[2]
Quest Software 2025 Company Profile: Valuation, Funding & Investors
Developer of enterprise management software focused on delivering technology that helps customers solve their information technology challenges.
[3]
Products A-Z
### Summary of Quest Software Products
[4]
Quest Software - Crunchbase Company Profile & Funding
Quest Software, now a part of Dell, is a developer of windows management, application management, virtualization management, and database management ...
[5]
Dell Acquires Quest, a Big Software Maker, for $2.4 Billion - DealBook
Jul 2, 2012 · The company, best known for selling affordable personal computers, announced on Monday a $2.4 billion purchase of Quest Software.<|control11|><|separator|>
[6]
Francisco Partners and Elliott Management to Acquire the Dell ...
Jun 20, 2016 · ... Quest Software and SonicWALL in these areas." "We are proud to partner with Francisco Partners to acquire Dell Software from Dell Inc ...
[7]
Francisco Partners Announces Sale of Quest Software | Media
Nov 29, 2021 · Quest Software is being acquired by Clearlake Capital Group from Francisco Partners, with the deal expected to close in the first quarter of ...
[8]
Quest Software Announces New $350 Million Capital Infusion to ...
May 30, 2025 · The $350 million will accelerate AI innovation, expand embedded AI, and support AI data readiness, including a new software center.
[9]
Quest Software Information - RocketReach
Quest Software Information ; Ticker, NASDAQ:QSFT ; Revenue, $853 million ; Employees, 3,415 (2,695 on RocketReach) ; Founded, 1987 ; Address, 10801 N Mopac Expy, ...
[10]
[PDF] QUEST SOFTWARE, INC. - IIS Windows Server
David M. Doyle is our President, Secretary, founder and a director. Mr. Doyle has been President and a director since the formation of Quest in 1987 ...
[11]
Newport-Based Quest Software Plans IPO, Hopes for $60 Million
Jun 15, 1999 · The company, which incorporated in California in 1987, started as a developer of software for a proprietary operating system used by a line of ...Missing: founding David M. Doyle Doran G.
[12]
OC's Wealthiest 2025: Vinny Smith - Orange County Business Journal
Jul 28, 2025 · QUEST SOFTWARE: Joined Quest in 1995, when it had 35 employees and $9.5Min annual sales; became CEO in 1997. Gained about $800M in 2012 from ...
[13]
Preliminary Proxy Statement for Quest Software - SEC.gov
Vincent C. Smith has served as our Chief Executive Officer since 1997 and a director since 1995. Mr. Smith became Chairman of the Board in 1998. From 1992 to ...Missing: Vinny | Show results with:Vinny
[14]
TOAD Product Review - Oracle FAQ
Oct 24, 2014 · During 1998, Quest software acquired the product and ... [1]In November of 2009, Quest software launched the 10.0 version of Toad.
[15]
https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB934552635997630857
[16]
Quest Software Gets New CEO, Smith Stays as Chairman
Oct 7, 2008 · Smith held the post for more than a decade and is set to continue on as chairman. Garn, who joined Quest 11 years ago, was named president in ...
[17]
[PDF] Complaint: Quest Software, Inc., Vincent C. Smith, John J. Laskey ...
Smith, age 44, resides in Newport Beach, California. He served as Quest's chairman and CEO from 1998 until October 10,2008, when he was appointed executive ...
[18]
Quest Software is Now a Part of Dell! - Blog
Sep 28, 2012 · Dell has now officially acquired Quest Software! With the acquisition of Quest, Dell brings to market industry-leading, differentiated, simplified and easy to ...
[19]
[PDF] Dell to Acquire Quest Software
Jul 2, 2012 · • Transaction Facts. $28 per share / $2.4B enterprise value. • Earnings Accretion / Closing. Will update at closing (estimated close in. 3Q, FY ...
[20]
Press Release - SEC.gov
Dell and Quest Software today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Dell to acquire Quest, an award-winning IT management software ...
[21]
Why Dell Decided to Give Up Its Quest/Dell Software Division - eWeek
Jun 28, 2016 · Dell bought Quest Software in July 2012 for $2.36 billion—its largest acquisition ever—and anointed it the new crown jewel of the company.
[22]
Exec at O.C. software firm steps down - Orange County Register
Feb 15, 2012 · Vinny Smith, the former longtime chief executive at Quest Software Inc. in Aliso Viejo will lead the company again after CEO Doug Garn takes a ...Missing: return | Show results with:return
[23]
Quest Software Loses CEO - socaltech.com
Feb 15, 2012 · Vinny Smith, previously Executive Chairman of Quest, returns as CEO. Quest said that Garn is stepping down due to "pressing health issues." ...
[24]
Quest celebrates first day of independence from Dell with layoffs
Tue 1 Nov 2016 // 23:09 UTC. Exclusive Quest, the newly liberated Dell software division, rang in its first day as a standalone company by announcing a ...Missing: divestiture date
[25]
Francisco Partners Earns Private Equity Firm of the Year for a Stellar ...
Mar 23, 2017 · But the most compelling deal that the San Francisco firm closed in 2016 was the $2.4 billion purchase of Dell Inc.'s software group and the ...
[26]
Francisco Partners and Elliott Management Complete Acquisition of ...
Nov 1, 2016 · Francisco Partners and Elliott Management complete acquisition of Dell Software Group and announce the formation of two separate companies – Quest and ...
[27]
Clearlake Capital to buy Quest Software from Francisco Partners
Nov 28, 2021 · Quest was part of Dell's software division, which the company divested in 2016 to focus on its technology portfolio and bolster its balance ...Missing: date | Show results with:date
[28]
Clearlake Capital to Acquire Global Cybersecurity, Data Intelligence ...
Nov 29, 2021 · Clearlake Capital will acquire Quest from Francisco Partners, with Clearlake becoming the majority shareholder. The transaction is expected to ...
[29]
Quest Acquires Binary Tree and Takes the Dominant Market ...
Sep 2, 2020 · – September 2, 2020 – Quest Software, a global systems management and security software provider, today announced the acquisition of Binary ...
[30]
Quest Software Acquires erwin, Inc. to Enable Organizations to Fully ...
Jan 5, 2021 · Quest Software, a global systems management, data protection and security software provider, today announced the acquisition of erwin, Inc.
[31]
List of 20 Acquisitions by Quest Software (Sep 2025) - Tracxn
Sep 6, 2025 · Discover Quest Software's complete list of acquisitions with year-wise trends, sector-wise breakdowns, and geographic insights.
[32]
Quest Software Announces New $350 Million Capital Infusion to ...
May 30, 2025 · Quest Software Announces New $350 Million Capital Infusion to Accelerate AI Innovation and Growth. Austin, TX – May 30, 2025 – Quest ...
[33]
Quest Software Announces New Company Strategy and Unified ...
Sep 16, 2025 · The recently announced team includes recognized industry leaders Ashish Joshi, President & CFO; John Bertero, Chief Revenue Officer; and ...
[34]
Quest Software Unveils Unified Data Management Platform, New ...
Oct 7, 2025 · Zones CEO Yehia Omar discusses his vision for the company and its partners and customers after stepping into the role in September 2025.
[35]
Toad Data Modeler - Wikipedia
Toad Data Modeler was previously called "CASE Studio 2" before it was acquired from Charonware by Quest Software in 2006. Quest Software was acquired by Dell on ...
[36]
Industry-Leading Data Modeling Tool | erwin, Inc. - Quest Software
erwin Data Modeler is a data modeling tool for visualizing metadata and database schema to understand complex data sources and design and deploy new ones.Erwin Data Modeler · Request Pricing · Learn More
[37]
Introducing erwin Data Modeler 12.5! - Quest Software
Jun 11, 2025 · New visualization and collaboration capabilities plus integration with the Databricks Unity Catalog are just the start of the added capabilities in erwin Data ...
[38]
[PDF] erwin® Data Modeler by Quest® - DLT Solutions
The. Complete Compare facility automates bidirectional synchronization of models, scripts and databases; compares one item.
[39]
Backup and Recovery Solutions - Securely Protect Data - Kaseya
Rating 4.2 (434) Kaseya's backup and recovery solutions ensure business continuity by securing critical data and systems against loss, failures, and cyber threats.
[40]
Backup and Recovery - Quest Software
Quest's backup and recovery protects systems, applications, and data in physical, virtual, and cloud environments, with a single, easy-to-use solution.
[41]
Data Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions - Kaseya
Kaseya provides real-time automated disk backup, disk imaging, file-level backup, bare-metal restore, automated off-site replication, and fast recoveries.
[42]
Quest Software Announces New AI-Enabled Capabilities Across ...
Sep 30, 2025 · Quest Software Announces New AI-Enabled Capabilities Across Identity, Data, and Migration Platforms · MINNEAPOLIS – September 30, 2025 · Closing ...
[43]
Quest Software Acquires erwin, Inc. to Enable Organizations to Fully ...
Jan 5, 2021 · Quest Software Acquires erwin, Inc. to Enable Organizations to Fully Harness the Business Benefits of Data · Data modeling: · Metadata management ...Missing: lineage | Show results with:lineage
[44]
Quest Software Acquires erwin, Inc. in Major Data Management Buy
Jan 7, 2021 · Quest Software's acquisition of erwin means that it can now offer crucial and emerging data management technologies in several categories. erwin ...
[45]
erwin by Quest Software
Delivered Fast. The Quest erwin Data Management Platform unites modeling and intelligence in one system, simplifying governance and automating tasks so you can ...Missing: 1996 | Show results with:1996
[46]
Cybersecurity Solutions - Quest Software
Quest offers AI-powered cybersecurity with real-time threat detection, breach response, and rapid recovery, including endpoint protection, identity threat ...
[47]
One Identity | Unified Identity Security
### Summary of One Identity Solutions
[48]
Quest Software's One Identity Acquires OneLogin; MSPs Gain Cloud ...
Oct 3, 2021 · One Identity has acquired OneLogin. The combined company will offer MSP partners such capabilities as identity access management (IAM), privileged access ...
[49]
KACE Unified Endpoint Manager - Quest Software
KACE Unified Endpoint Manager is a comprehensive and flexible endpoint management software and security solution for both mobile and traditional endpoints.
[50]
SharePlex - Database Replication Software
SharePlex by Quest enables you to replicate from Oracle and PostgreSQL databases to a variety of platforms. Easily achieve high availability, increase ...
[51]
Endpoint Management Software | KACE by Quest
KACE by Quest supports your unified endpoint management (UEM) strategy by helping you discover and track every device in your environment.KACE Systems Management · Service desk management · Patch management
[52]
Charonware 2025 Company Profile - PitchBook
When was Charonware acquired? Charonware was acquired on 01-Jan-2006. Who acquired Charonware? Charonware was acquired by Quest Software. Data Transparency.Missing: 2016 | Show results with:2016
[53]
8 steps for developing a legacy application modernization strategy
May 23, 2022 · A guide to legacy application modernization. Learn eight steps for launching the project and building your strategy.
[54]
Quest Software - Wikipedia
Company type, Private ; Industry, Software ; Founded, 1987; 38 years ago (1987), in Newport Beach, California, United States ; Founders, David M. Doyle, Doran G.
[55]
Vinny Smith, Wso2 Inc: Profile and Biography - Bloomberg Markets
Career History ; Chairman/Founder. Quest Software Inc. 11/2008–02/2012 ; Chairman/CEO. Quest Software Inc. 01/1998–10/2008 ; Chief Executive Officer. Quest ...
[56]
Clearlake Capital Completes Acquisition of Quest
Feb 2, 2022 · Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1987, Quest Software has built a reputation over three decades as a critical software ...
[57]
Quest Software appoints Doug Garn as CEO - Quick facts - RTTNews
Smith joined Quest as a director in 1995 and was appointed chief executive officer in 1997. In 1998, he was appointed chairman of Quest's board of directors.
[58]
Quest Software Names Industry Veteran Tim Page as CEO
Jan 27, 2025 · Page will lead Quest in its next chapter of growth with a focus on accelerating product innovation, supporting development of AI capabilities, ...
[59]
Quest Software Adds Executive Heavyweights to Drive AI
Aug 6, 2025 · Quest Software appoints new leaders to drive AI innovation and execution across data, identity, and cybersecurity amid rising enterprise ...
[60]
[PDF] Quest Software: Data Management & Governance
With 53 offices across 24 countries and customers in almost 200 countries, the company is global in scope. There is no specific vertical industry focus; its ...
[61]
Quest Software Announces New Company Strategy and Unified ...
Sep 16, 2025 · The new Quest erwin platform leverages GenAI to deliver operational simplicity through automation, unifying data management capabilities such as ...<|separator|>
[62]
Quest - Overview, News & Similar companies | ZoomInfo.com
Quest Software creates technology and solutions that build the foundation for enterprise AI. Focused on data management and governance, identity security and ...
[63]
Research Update: Quest Software US Holdings Inc. - S&P Global
Mar 21, 2025 · The loss of revenue from perpetual licenses and related maintenance is due to a shift to a subscription-based revenue model, and growth in ...