ClearCenter
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Information technology |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Michael Proper |
| Headquarters | |
Area served | Worldwide |
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| Website | clearcenter |
ClearCenter operates with its main headquarters in New Zealand, while its core product development offices are situated in Orem, Utah. The company also maintains marketing, support, and research and development centers across various countries including Canada, Taiwan, China, the Netherlands, the UK, and India. It specializes in creating Hybrid Products tailored for the growing Hybrid Service Provider sector.
A significant portion of ClearCenter’s offerings are built upon the open-source ClearOS operating system developed by ClearFoundation.
History
Established in 2009 by entrepreneur Michael Proper, ClearCenter builds upon Proper’s earlier achievements with DirectPointe, a firm he launched in 2000. DirectPointe earned recognition as the top Managed Service Provider (MSP) worldwide in both 2007 and 2008.
With a customer base spanning more than 150 countries, ClearCenter demonstrates extensive international reach and influence.
Products
The majority of ClearCenter’s solutions are open source, featuring a community edition available at no cost. Both ClearCenter WebConfig and ClearSDN provide comprehensive APIs that developers can utilize.
ClearOS Software
ClearOS is a Linux distribution derived from Red Hat Enterprise Linux and CentOS. Managed by ClearFoundation, it was originally launched as ClarkConnect in 2002 before being rebranded to ClearOS with version 5.1 in 2009. The latest stable version is 7.2, with version 7.3 currently in beta testing. ClearOS is designed to serve small businesses and nonprofit organizations as a cost-effective substitute for Windows Small Business Server.
ClearOS is offered in two distinct editions: the Community edition, which is free and open source, and the Professional edition, a subscription-based paid version available through ClearCenter’s partners. This dual-license approach supports ClearCenter’s commercial strategy by accommodating both users who prefer free software and those requiring enhanced features and support.
Acquisitions
- Witsbits (2015)