GridApp Systems
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Founder | Rob Gardos, Shamoun Murtza, Matthew Zito, Dan Cohen, Eric Gross |
| Fate | Acquired by BMC Software |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
| Products | GridApp Clarity |
| Parent | BMC Software |
GridApp Systems, Inc. was a company specializing in database automation software, which was purchased by BMC Software in December 2010.
Established in 2002 and headquartered in New York City, GridApp Systems was founded by a team of five former Register.com professionals: Rob Gardos (Chairman & CEO), Shamoun Murtza (CTO), Matthew Zito (Chief Scientist), Dan Cohen (Director of Development), and Eric Gross (Database Specialist). They recognized that up to 85% of routine tasks performed by database administrators could be automated, leading to fewer mistakes and enhanced efficiency.
The company's main offering, GridApp Clarity, received several accolades within the industry, including:
- SearchSQLServer ― 2006 ― Silver award in the "Performance and Tuning" category
- ServerWatch ― 2008 ― Silver award for "Automation and Compliance"
- CODiE ― 2008 ― Finalist for "Best Database Management Software"
- EMA ― 2008 ― Recipient of the "EMA Rising Star" distinction