Zenprise
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mobile Device Management (MDM) software |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Founder | Waheed Qureshi, Jayaram Bhat |
| Fate | Acquired by Citrix (January 2013) |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Zenprise MobileManager, Zencloud |
| Parent | Citrix (from 2013) |
Zenprise was a company specializing in enterprise Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions, providing both cloud-based (SaaS) and on-premises products. Its primary offerings, Zenprise MobileManager and Zencloud, supported the management and security of mobile devices across leading platforms such as iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, and Symbian.
History
Established in 2003 by Waheed Qureshi and Jayaram Bhat, Zenprise began by delivering remote support and diagnostic tools tailored for extensive BlackBerry deployments. With the growth of enterprise mobility, the company expanded its portfolio to accommodate various smartphones and tablets, including iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry, Symbian, and Windows Mobile devices. In 2010, Zenprise enhanced its technology suite by acquiring French MDM provider Sparus Software and incorporating its innovations into Zenprise’s main products.
In July 2011, Zenprise introduced Zencloud, a cloud-hosted MDM platform operating within data centers compliant with SAS70 Type II, FISMA Moderate standards, and Federal Cloud Certification. That September, the company launched Zenprise Mobile Security Intelligence, a complimentary application available on Splunkbase designed to increase transparency into mobile user activity and network traffic through integration with its MDM system.
Also in September 2011, Zenprise unveiled a Mobile Data Leakage Prevention (DLP) product that included a secure document container alongside policy-driven content management for mobile devices. The following month, October 2011, Zenprise secured $30 million in investment from firms such as Bay Partners, Ignition Partners, Mayfield Fund, Rembrandt Venture Partners, Shasta Ventures, and Greylock Partners.
In December 2012, Citrix declared plans to acquire Zenprise; the transaction was finalized in January 2013.
Products and features
- Zenprise MobileManager: An on-premises MDM solution centered on managing the lifecycle and security of mobile devices, applications, networks, and data.
- Zencloud: A cloud-based iteration of Zenprise’s MDM software that can be deployed either as an independent cloud service or as part of a hybrid model to enforce policies at the mobile gateway.
- Services, support, and training: Zenprise offered global technical support available 24/7/365 in ten languages, along with instructor-led classroom sessions and online training options. Additionally, professional services were provided to assist with MDM implementation projects.
Customers and partners
Serving over 1,000 enterprise and government organizations worldwide, Zenprise’s clientele included Monsanto, Boston Red Sox, Cegedim, Shook Hardy & Bacon, Cyberonics, PerkinElmer, Arsenal F.C., ScentAir, Ross Stores, Jelly Belly, Carnival Corporation & PLC, and Knight Transportation.
Its alliance network encompassed companies such as Trace3, Fishnet, Accuvant, iSecure, IT21, Radpoint, Research In Motion (RIM), Microsoft, Cisco, F5 Networks, and Palo Alto Networks.