Azuqua
{{Short description|American cloud-based integration and automation company}}
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Azuqua is an American cloud-based integration and automation company headquartered in Seattle, Washington.{{Cite web|url=https://www.geekwire.com/2018/software-automation-platform-azuqua-lands-adobe-zendesk-others-new-partner-program/|title=Software automation platform Azuqua lands Adobe, Zendesk and others for new partner program|website=GeekWire|language=en|access-date=November 23, 2018}} As such, they integrate SaaS applications and create automations that are designed to eliminate manual work. Azuqua's platform has the ability to set up workflows between multiple applications so disparate teams can stay in the loop.{{Cite news|url=https://blog.hubspot.com/customers/increase-productivity-connector-applications|title=How to Increase Team Productivity Using Connector Applications|last=Ianni|first=Christine|access-date=2018-05-31|language=en-us}} Azuqua's customers include companies such as Charles Schwab, General Electric, General Motors, HubSpot, and Airbnb.{{Cite news|url=https://www.xconomy.com/seattle/2017/08/01/azuqua-gets-10-8m-round-for-platform-to-integrate-cloud-apps/|title=Xconomy: Azuqua Gets $10.8M Round for Platform to Integrate Cloud Apps|date=2017-08-01|work=Xconomy|access-date=2018-05-30|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/business/technology/seattle-startup-azuqua-pulls-in-108-million/|title=Seattle startup Azuqua pulls in $10.8 million|date=2017-08-01|work=The Seattle Times|access-date=2018-05-30|language=en-US}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Azuqua
| logo =
| logo_size = 100px
| industry = iPaaS
| founded = 2011
| founder = Nikhil Hasija & Craig Unger
| hq_location = Seattle, Washington
| website = https://azuqua.com/
}}
History
Nikhil Hasija and Craig Unger founded Azuqua in 2011.{{Cite web|url=http://www.enterpriseappstoday.com/management-software/startup-spotlight-azuquas-cloud-services-orchestration.html|title=Startup Spotlight: Azuqua's Cloud Services Orchestration - Enterprise Apps Today|website=www.enterpriseappstoday.com|language=en|access-date=2018-05-30}}
In 2013, the team participated in Techstars Microsoft's Windows Azure Accelerator, a Seattle-based incubator that helps entrepreneurs gain traction through deep mentor engagement and rapid iteration cycles.{{Cite news|url=https://www.geekwire.com/2013/meet-10-startups-microsoft-accepted-techstars-windows-azure-accelerator/|title=Meet the 10 startups Microsoft just accepted into the TechStars Windows Azure accelerator|date=2013-04-01|work=GeekWire|access-date=2018-05-31|language=en-US}}
Azuqua announced in 2014 that they have received their Series A funding from Ignition Partners which amounted to $5 million.{{Cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2014/10/08/azuqua-raises-5m-series-a-round-for-its-ifttt-like-cloud-connectivity-platform/|title=Azuqua Raises $5M Series A Round For Its IFTTT-Like Cloud Connectivity Platform – TechCrunch|website=techcrunch.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-05-31}}
2017 included a 65% growth in new customers, a doubling of new SaaS connectors, and a 50% growth in overall employee headcount.{{Cite news|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/06/globe-newswire-azuqua-names-todd-owens-ceo-and-expands-leadership-team-to-drive-next-wave-of-growth.html|title=Azuqua Names Todd Owens CEO and Expands Leadership Team to Drive Next Wave of Growth|last=CNBC|date=2018-03-06|work=CNBC|access-date=2018-05-31}} Azuqua also received their Series B funding which totaled to $10.8 million. This funding was led by Insight Ventures Partners, with DFJ and Ignition Partners also joining the round{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2017/08/01/azuqua-series-b-hiring-office-expansion.html|title=Cloud company Azuqua plans to double workforce after funding round - Puget Sound Business Journal|website=www.bizjournals.com|access-date=2018-05-31}}
In March 2018, Azuqua hired Todd Owens as CEO. Owens was previously CEO of Appuri, a customer data platform. Hasija has transitioned to the role of Chief Product Officer.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=241973030|title=Azuqua, Inc.: Private Company Information - Bloomberg|website=www.bloomberg.com|access-date=2018-05-31}}
Azuqua also hired on Dan Kogan who has taken on the role of Chief Marketing Officer. Kogan previously worked at Tableau, a BI and analytics company, as a Senior Director of Product Marketing.{{Cite news|url=https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/03/06/1416101/0/en/Azuqua-Names-Todd-Owens-CEO-and-Expands-Leadership-Team-to-Drive-Next-Wave-of-Growth.html|title=Azuqua Names Todd Owens CEO and Expands Leadership Team to Drive Next Wave of Growth|last=Azuqua|work=GlobeNewswire News Room|access-date=2018-05-31|language=en-US}}
Okta acquired Azuqua in 2019.
Product Description/Features
- Logic Library: Logic functions that can be used for data processing, branching logic, and business rules{{Cite news|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150928005489/en/Azuqua-Automates-Workflow-SaaS-Applications|title=Azuqua Automates Workflow Within and Between SaaS Applications|access-date=2018-05-31|language=en}}
- Drag and Drop Visual Designer: No-code visual designer
- Use of API's for each cloud service a business is using to allow the various apps to communicate and share data{{Cite news|url=https://dzone.com/articles/the-innovators-guide-to-agile-it-architecture|title=The Key to IT and Engineering Speed and Agility: Integration Platforms - DZone Integration|work=dzone.com|access-date=2018-05-31|language=en}}
- API Publishing: Integrations and automations can be made available as secure endpoints, webhooks, or open services
- Connector Builder: Build a connector to an application{{Cite news|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160913006173/en/Azuqua-Launches-New-Integration-Platform-Empower-Move|title=Azuqua Launches New Integration Platform to Empower IT to Move Faster|access-date=2018-05-31|language=en}}
- Connector Library: Pre-built connectors to SaaS applications
- Error Handling: Automations that execute when an error is detected{{Cite web|url=http://anovotnyux.com/azuqua-executionhistory/|title=Azuqua Execution History|website=Andrew Novotny|language=en-US|access-date=2018-05-31}}
References
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External links
- https://azuqua.com/
- https://www.rentabiliweb-group.com/
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Category:2011 establishments in Washington (state)
Category:American companies established in 2011
Category:Privately held companies based in Washington (state)