Intelligent network automation leader Gluware (see Pulse 2.0 profile here) announced its acquisition by Cuadrilla Capital, a leading enterprise software private equity firm. The funding from Cuadrilla will enable Gluware to penetrate the Global 2000 market further and address the most complex enterprise network challenges these worldwide leaders face.
The strategic growth investment marks a significant inflection point for the network automation industry, emphasizing the essential role of intelligent, self-operating networks in mission-critical operations. Specifically, the surge in IT, OT, and IoT devices is placing unprecedented demands on network infrastructure, requiring companies to fast-track the transition from manual network operations.
Customers can expect continued product quality, reliability, and new features and capabilities that address evolving network automation challenges. And the company provides a comprehensive prebuilt platform with multi-vendor support and auto-remediation capabilities, as well as a unifying developer platform for those seeking more customization and extensibility.
At the core of these options is Gluware DIAL (Device Interaction and Automation Layer), a technology that enables hands-off management, full remediation, and near real-time compliance auditing for configuration and security policies. And focusing on intent-based automation, Gluware also provides automation scripting acceleration, orchestration tools, and transformational platforms for developers.
Gluware’s intent-based intelligent network automation platform is revolutionizing network operations, delivering impressive results for organizations worldwide, including:
— 95% reduction in network outages
— 100% network security policy compliance
— Patching at scale with 0% defects
— 300 times speed increase for OS upgrades compared to manual methods
— The ability to implement self-operating network capabilities in just three months—and see ROI within a year
KEY QUOTES:
“The Cuadrilla team has been a dream to work with, and we could not ask for a better business partner. They have a clear vision on where the market is headed and have determined that Gluware’s technology is vital in getting there. From the day we founded Gluware, we have been consistently building towards this moment, and we are ready to power every enterprise network with our intelligent network automation.”
– Jeff Gray, CEO and Co-Founder at Gluware
“Gluware has groundbreaking technology and a world-class team addressing the compelling network automation market. We are excited to support Gluware with a growth investment to accelerate network transformation, expand its global reach, and invest in customer success initiatives.”
– Jonah Sulak and Vikram Abraham, Co-Founders and Managing Partners at Cuadrilla
“IT and OT networks need network automation to meet current and future business demands. Network automation has evolved to become the standard for best-in-class network management. Gluware’s technology is unparalleled, and we see it as the cornerstone for solving the greatest pain points in IT across industries, as well as a foundational platform for acquisition-led growth. We are beyond thrilled to be working with Jeff, Olivier and the Gluware team to drive this transformation.”
– Nicole Banks, Principal at Cuadrilla
“With Cuadrilla’s investment and strategic support, we can further accelerate our ambitious vision for intelligent network automation. Our roadmap includes regular enhancements to the Gluware platform, catering to both professionals seeking prebuilt solutions and those requiring a unifying developer platform. We’re also expanding our offerings with the public releases of our GenAI-powered Co-Pilots for Network Operators and NetDevOps, as well as cutting-edge advancements in self-operating and self-healing network capabilities. Whether someone is looking for turnkey automation or a flexible development environment, Gluware is committed to staying ahead of the curve and delivering solutions that not only meet but anticipate the evolving needs of our customers and their enterprise networks.”
– Ernest Lefner, Chief Product Officer and Olivier Huynh Van, Chief Science Officer and Co-Founder at Gluware
