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GFI vs SolarWinds

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GFI
Based on 95 reviews.
SolarWinds
Based on 420 reviews.
Overview
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SolarWinds Inc. develops enterprise information technology infrastructure management software for IT professionals. In 2007, SolarWinds raised funding from Austin Ventures, Bain Capital and Insight Venture Partners. SolarWinds completed its initial public offering of $112.5 million in 2009. In 2012, SolarWinds' total revenue reached $269 million. In June 2014, the company purchased the Swedish web-monitoring company Pingdom.
Sample Customers
KerioControl
Triton Technical, McDonald's
GFI LanGuard
BayView Medical Clinic, FrugalBrothers Software, Zaw, National Theatre, American Red Cross
SolarWinds Patch Manager
University of San Diego
Popular Solutions
Top Industries
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
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Customer Service
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Technical Support
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