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SolarWinds vs WatchGuard

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SolarWinds
Based on 400 reviews.
WatchGuard
Based on 205 reviews.
Overview
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.
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Sample Customers
SolarWinds NPM
Microsoft, Federal Express, Hewlett-Packard, and MasterCard
SolarWinds Network Device Monitor
Air Rarotonga
SolarWinds Network Automation Manager
Maalem Financing Company, School City of Hammond
WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service
Chester School District
Popular Solutions
Top Industries
Educational Organization
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
9%
Computer Software Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Hospitality Company
5%
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Customer Service
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Technical Support
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