Infoblox
{{Short description|American technology company}}
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{{Infobox company
| name = Infoblox, Inc.
| revenue =
| logo = File:Infoblox_logo.png
| image = Infoblox headquarters in the morning.jpg
| image_caption = Headquarters in Santa Clara, California
| type = Private
| traded_as = {{NYSE was|BLOX}}
(2012–2016)
| industry = Computer networking
| foundation = {{Start date and age|1999}} in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
| location = Santa Clara, California, U.S.
| key_people = Scott Harrell
(President & CEO)
| num_employees = 2600+ (2025)
| owners = {{Unbulleted list|Vista Equity Partners| Warburg Pincus}}
| website = {{URL|infoblox.com}}
}}
Infoblox, is a privately held IT automation and security company based in California's Silicon Valley. The company focuses on managing and identifying devices connected to networks—specifically for the Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and IP address management{{Cite news |title= InfoBlox targets corporate IP services |work= Network World |date= November 3, 2003 |author= Carolyn Duffy Marsan |url= https://www.networkworld.com/article/891701/access-control-infoblox-targets-corporate-ip-services.html |access-date= January 16, 2017 }} (collectively, "DDI"). According to Gartner, Infoblox held a 49.9% market share of the $533 million enterprise DDI market in 2015. In June 2016, market research company IDC reported that Infoblox held a sizeable market share in DNS, DHCP, and IP address management.{{Cite web |title=Worldwide DDI Software and Appliance Market Shares, 2015 |url=https://www.infoblox.com/wp-content/uploads/idc-worldwide-ddi-market-update_0.pdf}}
History
Infoblox was founded in 1999 in Chicago, Illinois, by University of Illinois student Stuart Bailey.{{Cite web |title= Form S-1 (Amended) Registration of Securities |publisher= US Securities and Exchange Commission |date= October 1, 2012 |url= https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1223862/000119312512411276/d410825ds1a.htm |accessdate= January 16, 2017 }} The company moved to Santa Clara, California, in 2003.
In 2007, Infoblox acquired French startup lpanto, which led to the development of IPAM Win Connect appliances.{{Cite news|url=https://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/10/01/ipam_appliance/|title=Network yellow pages wrapped into an appliance|access-date=2017-10-17|language=en}} In 2010, Infoblox acquired Net Cordia which provided technologies for network task automation.[http://www.informationweek.com/infrastructure/management/infoblox-acquires-netcordia/224700777 "Infoblox Acquires Netcordia,” InformationWeek, May 5, 2010], retrieved 10/14/13. Later in the same year, the company integrated Infoblox IP address management technology with Net Cordia's network configuration and change management technologies.[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20101005006402/en/Infoblox-Announces-World%E2%80%99s-Integration-IP-Address-Management "Infoblox Announces World's First Integration Between IP Address Management and Network Change and Configuration Management," Businesswire], retrieved 10/18/13.
As virtualization and cloud computing became increasingly prevalent in data centers, automation was marketed using the term distributed virtual infrastructure.”[http://www.channelinsider.com/c/a/Managed-Services/Infoblox-Debuts-Network-Infrastructure-Automation-Tools-297934/ Infoblox Debuts Network Infrastructure Automation Tools,” channelinsider, May 13, 2011], retrieved 10/27/13. The company added DNS security products,"[http://www.marketwatch.com/story/infoblox-expands-security-offerings-to-help-protect-against-dns-security-threats-and-byod-risks-2013-06-10 Infoblox Expands Security Offerings to Help Protect Against DNS Security Threats and BYOD Risks,” MarketWatch, June 10, 2013], retrieved 11/27/13.URL[http://www.marketwatch.com/story/infoblox-introduces-a-new-defense-against-advanced-persistent-threats-2013-10-30 ”Infobox Introduces a New Defense Against Advanced Persistent Threats,” MarketWatch, October 30, 2013], retrieved 11/27/13. and it also supplied hardware appliances to host its software.[http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/2003/1103isp1.html “Infoblox targets corporate IP services,” NetworkWorld, November 3, 2003], retrieved 11/27/13.
Infoblox joined commercial and government groups,[http://www.trustedcomputinggroup.org/about_tcg/tcg_members Trusted Computing Group Members list,(contributors)], retrieved 11/1/13[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20101214006084/en "Infoblox Joins PCI Security Standards Council as Newest Participating Organization," BusinessWire], retrieved 11/1/13.[http://www.commoncriteriaportal.org/products/ Common Criteria Certified Companies list], retrieved 11/1/13.[http://www.commsolutions.com/blog/press-releases/infoblox-earns-approval-for-2-25-billion-federal-e-rate-program/ ”Infoblox Earns Approval For $2.25 Billion Federal E-Rate Program,” CommSolutions], April 4, 2011, retrieved 11/27/13. and independent research,[http://www.fierceenterprisecommunications.com/story/how-complex-your-network/2013-11-11 "How complex is your network?,” Fierce Enterprise Communications, November 11, 2013], retrieved 11/27/13. and made Tapestry, its open-source software
In February 2016, the company acquired IID, a cyberthreat intelligence company.{{Cite news|url=http://www.eweek.com/security/infoblox-acquires-iid-for-45m-to-bolster-network-security|title=Infoblox Acquires IID for $45M to Bolster Network Security|work=eWEEK|access-date=2017-10-17|language=en-US}} On September 19, 2016, Vista Equity Partners announced intent to purchase Infoblox for approximately $1.6 billion.{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoinegara/2016/09/19/hedge-funds-starboard-value-and-hound-partners-score-in-vista-equitys-infoblox-buyout|title=Hedge Funds Starboard Value And Hound Partners Score In Vista Equity's Infoblox Buyout|author=Antoine Gara|date=September 19, 2016|work=Forbes|access-date=January 16, 2017}} The acquisition closed in November.{{Cite news|url=http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/business/article156384519.html|title=More hiring coming in Tacoma at Infoblox — 30 positions open now|last=Martin|first=Kate|date=June 15, 2017|newspaper=The News Tribune|access-date=October 14, 2017|language=en-US}} In June 2017, Infoblox announced an expansion to its office in Tacoma, Washington, which focuses on cybersecurity research, threat intelligence and engineering. In 2019, Infoblox introduced new updates to its Network Identity Operating System (NIOS) platform, including support for Google Cloud Platform and the option for single sign-on. In December 2019, Infoblox was included in the list for the Top 25 Cybersecurity Companies of 2019 by The Software Report.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thesoftwarereport.com/the-top-25-cybersecurity-companies-of-2019/|title=The Top 25 Cybersecurity Companies of 2019 {{!}} The Software Report|last=admin|date=10 December 2019 |language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-17}}
On September 8, 2020, Infoblox announced a significant investment from Warburg Pincus. after necessary approvals, the investment closed on December 1, 2020, with Vista Equity Partners and Warburg Pincus holding 50% ownership in Infoblox.{{Cite web |title=Fitch Downgrades Infoblox to 'B-' from 'B' on Vista Stake Sale; Outlook Stable |url=https://www.fitchratings.com/research/corporate-finance/fitch-downgrades-infoblox-to-b-from-b-on-vista-stake-sale-outlook-stable-28-09-2020 |access-date=2021-01-09 |website=www.fitchratings.com}}
On January 11, 2023, Infoblox appointed Scott Harrell as CEO and President.{{cite web |title=Infoblox Appoints Scott Harrell to CEO |url=https://www.infoblox.com/company/news-events/press-releases/infoblox-appoints-scott-harrell-to-ceo |website=Infoblox website |date=11 January 2023 |publisher=Infoblox |access-date=11 January 2023}}
Financial results
Infoblox received $80 million in five rounds of financing (2000, 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2005). The company's main investor was Sequoia Capital.
The company had their initial public offering on April 20, 2012. Shares were listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BLOX.
The stock price advanced 40 percent in the first day of trading.{{Cite news |title= Santa Clara software company Infoblox jumps higher in IPO |work= San Jose Mercury News |date= April 20, 2012 |author= Jeremy C. Owens and Peter Delevett |url= http://www.mercurynews.com/2012/04/20/santa-clara-software-company-infoblox-jumps-higher-in-ipo-2/ |access-date= January 13, 2017 }}
After adding 250 employees that year, Infoblox moved to Santa Clara.[http://www.marinij.com/digitalfirstmedia/ci_24552079/bay-area-commercial-real-estate-boom-track-record "Bay Area commercial real estate boom on track for record year,” Beyond Marin, November 18, 2013], retrieved 11/27/13.
Earnings leading up through Q4 2013 showed financial as well as physical growth. Total net revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013 was $63.1 million, an increase of 40 percent on a year-over-year basis. Total net revenue for fiscal 2013 was a record $225.0 million, an increase of 33 percent compared with the total net revenue of $169.2 million in fiscal 2012.[https://archive.today/20140110222855/http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2013-09-05/infoblox-moves-to-profit-on-stronger-sales “Infoblox moves to profit on stronger sales," Bloomsberg BusinessWeek News, September 5, 2013], retrieved 10/27/13.
First quarter results for 2014 fell short of expectations, showing a drop share price.[http://news.investors.com/technology/112713-680860-infoblox-stocks-falls-revenue-guidance-below-expectations.htm "Infoblox Sinks on Outlook, but No 'Smoking Gun,'"Investors.com, November 27, 2013], retrieved 12/2/13.
By 2015, the Infoblox market share in DDI jumped to 49.9 percent in 2015 from 46.7 percent in 2014, and the overall DDI market grew 18.3 percent in the same period to $533 million. No other competitor had a market share greater than 15 percent.
Products
Infoblox products, platforms and network services include:
- Actionable Network Intelligence Platform{{Cite news|url=http://www.tahawultech.com/news/infoblox-actionable-network-intelligence-gitex/|title=Infoblox to demo Actionable Network Intelligence Platform {{!}} Tahawul Tech|date=2017-09-24|work=Tahawul Tech|access-date=2017-10-17|language=en-GB}}
- Private Cloud/Virtualization{{Cite news|url=https://ledgergazette.com/2017/10/17/infoblox-blox-the-competition-critical-review.html|title=Infoblox (BLOX) & The Competition Critical Review|last=Wilson|first=Nicole|date=2017-10-17|work=The Ledger Gazette|access-date=2017-10-17|language=en-US}}
- Public/Hybrid Cloud
- Reporting and Analytics
- Network Insight
- DNS, DHCP and IPAM (DDI)
- IPAM for Microsoft
- DNS Appliance
- DNS Firewall
- Threat Insight
- Advanced DNS Security
- Active Trust
- Net MRI
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