Zoomdata
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Business intelligence software |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Justin Langseth, Russ Cosentino, Farzad Aref, Jorge Alacron, Jonathan Avila, Igor Semenko |
| Fate | Acquired by Logi Analytics on June 10, 2019 |
| Successor | Logi Analytics |
| Headquarters | Reston, Virginia , United States |
Area served | International |
Key people | Nick Halsey (CEO), Russ Cosentino (Co-founder and VP), Ruhollah Farchtchi (CTO) |
| Products | Business intelligence software, real-time data visualization platform, SAP Data Visualization by Zoomdata |
| Owner | Logi Analytics |
| Parent | Logi Analytics |
| Website | www |
Zoomdata is a company specializing in business intelligence software, focusing on real-time data visualization for big data, streaming information, and analysis from multiple sources. Established in 2012 and officially launched in 2014, the firm provides solutions that can be implemented on-premises, through cloud platforms, or embedded within other software applications. Its premier SaaS offering, SAP Data Visualization by Zoomdata, is specifically designed for SAP SE clientele.
Based in Reston, Virginia, Zoomdata caters to an international audience by delivering advanced analytics tools aimed at improving business decisions via immediate data insights. The company was co-founded by Justin Langseth, Russ Cosentino, Farzad Aref, Jorge Alacron, Jonathan Avila, and Igor Semenko. Leadership includes CEO Nick Halsey, Co-founder and VP Russ Cosentino, and CTO Ruhollah Farchtchi.
Zoomdata’s business approach emphasizes providing scalable analytics platforms that seamlessly integrate with existing enterprise infrastructures. Its strategic alliance with SAP broadened both its market presence and product range. On June 10, 2019, Zoomdata was acquired by Logi Analytics, enhancing Logi’s suite of data visualization and analytics offerings.
This acquisition bolstered Zoomdata’s market position by merging its streaming analytics strengths with Logi’s embedded analytics technologies, facilitating business expansion and global operational growth.
Product and Differentiators
Zoomdata delivers a data visualization and analytics platform tailored for investigating extensive datasets and near-real-time information.
A distinctive feature is its patented "Data Sharpening" technology, which incrementally improves dashboard visuals as additional data is loaded, thereby optimizing the user experience. The platform also boasts a Data DVR with a "Live mode" that allows dashboards to refresh almost instantly while providing pause, rewind, and fast-forward functions.
Designed for business users, Zoomdata supports modern data sources beyond traditional SQL-based BI tools. Its "Smart Data Connectors" enable integration with various systems like Elasticsearch, Apache Impala, and Snowflake, facilitating concurrent access to multiple databases through capabilities such as Data Fusion.
In contrast to competitors that import or extract data into proprietary environments (for example, Power BI import or Tableau extract), Zoomdata executes queries, filters, and calculations directly within existing high-performance databases. This method leverages current investments in modern data platforms and enhances security for sensitive or regulated information by preventing data relocation.
This adaptable and open architecture positions Zoomdata strongly against competitors like Arcadia Data’s converged BI platform, emphasizing ease of access and compliance with regulatory standards within its business framework.
Patents and Technology
Since 2014, Zoomdata has secured several patents including US8631325 covering real-time visualization of streaming data; this patent has been referenced by prominent companies such as Apple, Google, and Hewlett-Packard. This underlines the company's innovative role and influence in the field of data visualization technology.
The technology stack utilizes standard APIs alongside a microservices design and the WebSocket protocol to facilitate real-time interaction between web browsers and its processing engine. To expand visualization options, Zoomdata offers a Custom Chart CLI enabling users to create custom charts and integrate additional libraries. For customers seeking alternatives to the HTML5 web interface, the company provides a JavaScript client and REST APIs to support bespoke front-end development.
The Zoomdata Query Engine ensures scalable querying capabilities, enterprise-grade security measures, and compatibility with numerous Smart Data Connectors—strengthening the company's position in delivering versatile and secure analytics solutions.
Awards and recognition
In 2018, Zoomdata was honored with the Technology Innovation Award by Dresner Advisory Services within the Big Data Analytics segment. Dresner Advisory Services, established by chief research analyst Howard Dresner—who originally introduced the term business intelligence in 1989—is a respected authority in the field. Additionally, in 2017, Zoomdata’s customer GlaxoSmithKline earned a finalist position for Cloudera’s Fifth Annual Data Impact Award under the Rookie of the Year category.
Zoomdata has also been recognized previously with the Big Data and Analytics Innovation Award during The Northern Virginia Technology Council’s Hot Tickets competition. The firm received an Information Technology Innovation Award from Ventana Research for its achievements in Operational Intelligence and was designated as a Gartner Cool Vendor in In-Memory Computing Technologies back in 2016. Furthermore, co-founder and former CEO Justin Langseth was distinguished by Goldman Sachs as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2016 at their Builders + Innovators Summit.
Investors
Zoomdata initiated its funding journey in November 2012 by securing $1.1 million through a seed round from angel investors. By July 2013, the company completed a Series A financing round totaling $4.1 million, led by Columbus Nova Technology Partners (CNTP), with contributions from New Enterprise Associates (NEA), CIT GAP Funds, Razor's Edge Ventures, and B7. In October 2014, Zoomdata announced a $17 million Series B investment spearheaded by Accel Partners, alongside returning investors NEA, CNTP, Razor's Edge Ventures, and B7.
The company’s growth continued with a $25 million Series C funding round closed in February 2016, led by Goldman Sachs’ Principal Strategic Investments Group. Comcast Ventures joined as a new investor in this round, while prior backers Accel Partners, Columbus Nova Technology Partners, and New Enterprise Associates also participated.
Management
The leadership team at Zoomdata comprises:
- Chairman of the Board: Justin Langseth, who previously held executive roles at Clarabridge and Augaroo
- Chief Executive Officer: Nick Halsey, appointed in 2017 to drive strategic growth initiatives and market development
- Chief Financial Officer: Bob Aldrich, bringing experience from Parature and involvement in significant acquisition processes
- Chief Technology Officer: Ruhollah Farchtchi, responsible for guiding technology innovation and product strategy
- Vice President of Channel Sales: Russ Cosentino, managing partner relationships and expanding channel sales
- Vice President of Sales: Michael Proia, focusing on revenue generation and sales execution
- Vice President of Marketing: Robyn Forman, leading brand strategy and marketing communications
This executive group underpins Zoomdata’s strategic objectives aimed at global expansion, product enhancement, and increasing its footprint within the analytics sector.