Stratavia
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software, Cloud computing, Database automation |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Founder | Venkat Devraj, Rainier Luistro |
| Fate | Acquired by Hewlett-Packard |
| Headquarters | Denver , United States |
Area served | United States, United Kingdom |
| Products | Database and Middleware Automation software (Data Palette Data Center Automation Platform) |
| Owner | Private investors (Vista Ventures, Asset Management Company, Adams Street Partners) |
| Parent | Hewlett-Packard (since 2010) |
Stratavia, originally known as ExtraQuest, was a company focused on enterprise solutions for Database and Data Center Automation as well as enabling private cloud computing. Established in 2001 by Venkat Devraj and Rainier Luistro, the firm created HP’s Database and Middleware Automation software, which was previously called the Data Palette Data Center Automation Platform.
The company owned two patents related to the automation of database management tasks and earned recognition from Gartner as a Cool Vendor in 2009. Its financial backing came from venture capital firms such as Vista Ventures, Asset Management Company, and Adams Street Partners. Stratavia was headquartered in Denver, Colorado and operated additional offices in San Francisco, New York City, Atlanta, Boston, and London.
In August 2010, Hewlett-Packard acquired Stratavia to expand its portfolio in cloud computing and automation software. HP intended to incorporate Stratavia’s technology into its cloud offerings, including HP Cloud Service Automation Software, thereby bolstering its capabilities in hybrid IT environments.