Red Bend Software
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mobile software management |
| Founded | 1999 in Rosh Ha'ayin, Israel |
| Headquarters | Waltham, Massachusetts , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | vRapid Mobile®, vDirect Mobile™ |
| Parent | Harman International Industries |
Red Bend Software operates as a privately held firm focused on delivering mobile software management technologies tailored for mobile device manufacturers and network operators. Its technology is integrated by handset producers including Kyocera, LG Electronics, Motorola, Sharp, Sony Mobile, and ZTE, alongside companies in the mobile, M2M, automotive, and enterprise industries. The company's initial capital was provided by Carmel Ventures.
History
Established in 1999 in Rosh Ha'ayin, Israel, Red Bend created its core product, vCurrent, and secured its first partnership with BackWeb Technologies by the year 2000. That same year marked the company’s first round of venture capital funding. By 2003, Red Bend had relocated its main corporate office to Boston, Massachusetts, while maintaining research and development operations in Israel.
In 2010, Red Bend broadened its capabilities by acquiring VirtualLogix, a company specializing in mobile virtualization software. Subsequently, in 2015, it was purchased by Harman International Industries. Since joining the Open Mobile Alliance in 2010, Red Bend has worked alongside industry leaders to promote advancements in mobile software management technologies.
Locations
The primary headquarters of Red Bend is located in Waltham, MA, United States. The company also maintains offices across Israel, the United Kingdom, France, China, Japan, and South Korea.
Products
Red Bend offers vRapid Mobile®, a solution that supports FOTA updates and software component management (SCOTA). Their product vDirect Mobile™ functions as a device management client based on OMA DM standards.