Consolidation continues in the managed services software market. The latest example involves GFI Software acquiring Sunbelt Software’s VIPRE security software. GFI plans to merge VIPRE technology into GFI’s email security and web security solutions group. Here’s why MSPs should care.
GFI Software already offers GFI Max Remote Management software for MSPs. It’s safe to expect GFI to connect the dots between its remote management and web security offerings. According to a prepared statement from GFI CEO Walter Scott:
“We see this investment in Sunbelt and its VIPRE technology as an excellent opportunity to increase our install base, drive the software globally through our international partner channel and also build our consumer market, which has a powerful drag-along effect on the SME and SoHo markets.”
I’m poking around Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2010 (WPC10) for more reaction to the deal.
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I am curious how this will affect existing partnerships with other MSP/RMM tools like Zenith and Shavlik which use VIPRE. How do they feel about using VIPRE now that it is owned by a competitor?
Tim: You just asked the million dollar question. I will try to get you and MSPmentor’s readers some answers. Thanks for raising an interesting point.
-jp
Tim: I traded email with Zenith Infotech. The Zenith-VIPRE relationship remains intact. And Zenith has been in touch with GFI, and vice-versa. I will try to share more details in a blog soon.
Best
-jp
Don’t forget Labtech…
Paul: We continue to watch LabTech closely. Any thoughts you’d like to share?
-jp