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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$17.5M
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- US
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LANDesk delivers cost-effective systems, security and process management solutions that help IT teams automate and simplify the management of desktops, servers, and mobile devices. With long-standing partner relationships and solutions successfully deployed at leading enterprises worldwide, LANDesk continues to deliver rapid innovation and time to value to help organizations achieve their business objectives.
Cfo
Bruce FeltNumber of Employees 374
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Computer and Software Stores: 443120
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Touchpaper is the only IT Service Management vendor to be a LANDesk Global Sales Partner; Relationship Means Users Will Be Able to Use Desktop and Systems Management within an ITSM Best Practice Framework
NEW YORK -- Touchpaper announced today that it has been appointed by LANDesk Software, a leading provider of integrated systems and security management solutions, as the only one of its IT service management ITSM vendors to become a LANDesk global sales partner. By establishing a strong commercial and technical relationship...
LANDesk Software Positioned in the Leader Quadrant In Desktop Software Distribution Magic Quadrant
SALT LAKE CITY -- LANDesk Software, a leader in integrated desktop, server and mobile device management software, today announced that it has been listed in the leader quadrant in Gartner Inc.'s 2004 Desktop Software Distribution Magic Quadrant, published Aug. 25. According to Gartner, the leader quadrant includes organizations that are...
LANDesk Software Keeps Mobile Work Forces on the Go with Handheld Manager; LANDesk Handheld Manager Improves Customer Experience And Streamlines Handheld Device Management
SALT LAKE CITY -- LANDesk Software, a leading provider of integrated desktop, server and mobile device management solutions, today announced enhancements to LANDeskR Handheld Manager. Based on a scalable, industry-standards-based architecture, LANDesk Handheld Manager 8, version 8.15, now enables wireless, untethered manageability. The most poplar handheld devices now can be...
Intel Brings Web-Based System Management to the PC; Intel LANDesk Client Manager 6 Delivers Standards-Based Desktop Management Anytime, Anywhere
HILLSBORO, Ore.--BUSINESS WIRE--June 7, 1999--
Intel Meets Virus Challenge, Lowers Total Cost of PC Networks; LANDesk Virus Protect Brings Real-time Scanning to Both Servers and Desktops
HILLSBORO, Ore.--BUSINESS WIRE--Nov. 11, 1996--Intel Corporation today extended and enhanced its industry leading virus protection line of products. The new products reinforce Intel's efforts to reduce the overall costs of maintaining high-performance PC networks by minimizing costly virus intrusions and maximizing user productivity.
Intel Delivers Help Desk Breakthrough with LANDesk Support Center; New Product Unites Desktop Management Tools and Support Service Technologies to Improve Service, Reduce Costs
NEW YORK--BUSINESS WIRE--Sept. 24, 1996--Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) today introduced LANDesk Support Center, a new software product that enables help desk analysts to rapidly solve PC problems from a remote location.
Intel Announces New LANDesk Technology for Help Desks to Reduce PC Support Costs; Resulting Product Will Integrate Desktop Management Tools and Support Service Technologies
HILLSBORO, Ore.--BUSINESS WIRE--July 29, 1996--Intel Corporation today announced the development of a new LANDeskR technology for corporate help desks that for the first time will fully integrate PC desktop management functions, such as diagnostics and remote control, with knowledge base and problem tracking tools.
NEC Technologies Selects Intel LANDesk Technology to Lower Cost of Corporate PC Support; PowerMate Systems Combine Intel's LANDesk Client Manager 3.0, a Suite of Management Applications and Advanced Hardware to Minimize Cost of Desktop Ownership
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--June 17, 1996--NEC Technologies Inc. today announced it will pre-install Intel Corporation's new LANDesk Client Manager 3.0 on its new PowerMate family of Commercial PC's which are scheduled to ship later this summer.
Intel Adds Windows NT and Internet Support to Flagship Desktop Management Software Product; LANDesk Management Suite Version 2.5 Helps Reduce Costs of Business Computing
HILLSBORO, Ore.--BUSINESS WIRE--April 22, 1996--Support for Windows NTa environments and for operation over the Internet head the new capabilities in a major release of LANDeskR Management Suite, the flagship member of Intel Corporation's desktop management software product line, the company announced today.
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Bruce Felt | Cfo |
| Bob Macfarlane | Vice President of Business Development |
| Dave R Taylor | Vice President of Worldwide Marketing |
| Jayne Hart | Vice President of Human Resources |
| Joel Johnson | Vice President Worldwide Customer Support and Services |
| Ron Gibbons | Vice President of Sales, Apac and Latin America |
| Steve Workman | Vice President of Product Management |
| Thomas Davis | Vice President of Engineering |
| Steve Daly | General Manager |
| Dan Cook | Public Relations Director |
| Don Tarwater | Director of Worldwide Channel Programs for Landesk Software |
| Kevin Auger | Services Business Line Manager |
| Terri Parker | Inside Sales Manager |
| Matt Dean | General Counsel |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Alex Slusky | Chairman |
Bruce C. Felt, Jr. In October 2006, Mr. Felt executed our written offer of employment as our Chief Financial Officer. The written offer of employment specifies that Mr. Felt’s employment with us is at will. Mr. Felt’s current base compensation is $235,000 per year. He is currently eligible to receive a bonus of up to 60% of his base compensation. Pursuant to the offer letter,Mr. Felt received an option to purchase 500,000 shares of common stock with an exercise price equal to the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant. In the event Mr. Felt’s employment with us is terminated without cause within the first year of his employment with us, he is entitled to receive a severance payment of six months of his base salary as well as six months of accelerated vesting of unvested shares. If his employment with us is terminated without cause after the first year of his employment with us, he is entitled to receive a severance payment of six months of his base salary, as well as three months of accelerated vesting of unvested shares. Upon a change of control, Mr. Felt is entitled to receive accelerated vesting of 50% of his then unvested shares, and if, within 12 months after the change of control, his employment is terminated by us without cause or by Mr. Felt for good reason, he will be entitled to full acceleration of his unvested shares.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SuccessFactors, Inc. | CFO | Current |
| Landesk Software, Ltd. | Cfo | Current |
| Stanford University | Mba Program | Former |
| Renaissance Software | Chief Financial Officer | Former |
| Renaissance Software | Founder | Former |
| Renaissance Software | Director of Sales | Former |
| University of South Carolina | BA | Former |
As Vice President in charge of LANDesk Software's business development activities, Bob Macfarlane creates partnership, investments, and licensing deals with key technology partners who can leverage and extend the reach of LANDesk's technologies. Macfarlane spent ten years with Intel Corporation where he distinguished himself in a number of positions. Macfarlane co-managed a $1.2 billion portfolio as part of Intel Treasury and drove significant equity investments as part of Intel Capital. As a director of business development for Intel's Software Products and Services Division he negotiated numerous licenses and partnership agreements, representing multi-million dollars in revenues. Macfarlane has a broad expertise in sourcing, screening and managing deals. He has driven minority equity investments, managed divestitures, conducted M&A research, and is experienced in prospecting, evaluating, and performing due diligence. Macfarlane has also worked at Fidelity Investments, and he has served on the board of several software companies. Macfarlane has a degree in economics from the University of Utah and an M.B.A. in finance from Brigham Young University.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Landesk Software, Ltd. | Vice President of Business Development | Current |
| University of Utah | Degree In Economics | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Landesk Software, Ltd. | Vice President of Worldwide Marketing | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Landesk Software, Ltd. | Vice President of Human Resources | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Landesk Software, Ltd. | Vice President Worldwide Customer Support and Services | Current |
| University of Phoenix | Bachelor of Science Degree In Information Technology | Former |
As vice president of sales for Asia/Pacific and Latin America, Ron Gibbons is responsible for directing all sales and channel activities in these rapidly developing markets and creating a growth strategy to increase revenue and profitability for LANDesk Software and its dedicated partner channel. During his tenure at LANDesk Software, Gibbons has driven the revitalization of strategic relationships with global OEM vendors, systems integrators and ISVs. Under his leadership the Strategic Alliances team tripled in size and created new sales/technology agreements with worldwide partners including Siemens, Dell, BMC, Network Associates and Intel. Gibbons is a driven, results-oriented executive with more than two decades experience in the technology industry and the international experience needed to develop global business activities. He has successfully managed worldwide sales efforts that include all aspects of direct sales, inside sales, business development and channel sales in rapid growth organizations. Gibbons joined LANDesk Software from Epixtech Inc., where he served as vice president of worldwide sales and marketing. As vice president of sales at SupportNet, Gibbons managed more than 175 people and delivered more than $325 million in revenue. Gibbons also boasts more than 15 years experience with IBM, where he gained extensive experience in sales, marketing and global services. Gibbons earned his B.A. from the University of Utah and his M.B.A. from Northwestern University
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Landesk Software, Ltd. | Vice President of Sales, Apac and Latin America | Current |
| Supportnet, Inc. | Vice President of Sales | Former |
| Northwestern University | M.B.A. | Former |
| University of Utah | B.A. | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Landesk Software, Ltd. | Vice President of Product Management | Current |
Davis implemented extensive development methodologies designed to make LANDesk engineering process more aggressive, agile, and customer focused -- quickly resulting in measurably increased customer satisfaction and significantly decreased development cycles. Davis served in the United States Air Force, where he was an honors graduate of U.S. Air Force Technical Training. Davis holds a B.S. in electrical engineering from Brigham Young University with continued education at Cal Berkley and Cal Tech.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Landesk Software, Ltd. | Vice President of Engineering | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Landesk Software, Ltd. | General Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Landesk Software, Ltd. | Public Relations Director | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Landesk Software, Ltd. | Director of Worldwide Channel Programs for Landesk Software | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Landesk Software, Ltd. | Services Business Line Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Landesk Software, Ltd. | Inside Sales Manager | Current |
As general counsel, Matthew S. Dean is responsible for the legal aspects of LANDesk Software's global operations and provides legal support for all corporate activities across all stages of corporate development. Dean has extensive international experience, negotiating deals with partners and customers in Japan, the United Kingdom, China, France and Brazil. Dean joined LANDesk Software in October 2002 as general counsel and assistant secretary. Since joining LANDesk, Dean has helped establish international operations in China, Japan, Mexico, Brazil and throughout Europe. As general counsel for Tomax Corporation, Dean established IP protection and Internet programs, and provided support for their efforts for an initial public offering (later abandoned due to market reasons). As corporate counsel for Iomega Corporation, Dean negotiated global supply, warehousing and transportation agreements, as well as dealing with technology licensing and development agreements. Dean has also worked with Campus Pipeline, Inc. and in private practice with Parsons Behle & Latimer in Utah. Dean is a member of the Utah State Bar and the Association of Corporate Counsel. Dean earned his J.D. and B.A. degrees from Brigham Young University.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Utah State Bar | Member | Current |
| Landesk Software, Ltd. | General Counsel | Current |
| Iomega Corporation | Corporate Counsel | Former |
| Tomax Corporation | General Counsel | Former |
Alex Slusky is the founder and managing partner of Vector Capital. His areas of expertise include infrastructure and applications software, corporate spinouts, and technology buyouts. Alex currently serves on the board of Savi Technology, and as Chairman of the Board of LANDesk Software and Corel Corporation. Prior to their acquisitions, Alex was also director of NetGravity (acquired by DoubleClick) and Acuity Corporation (acquired by Avaya). Alex also led Vector's investments in RealNetworks (NASDAQ:RNWK) and Extricity Software (acquired by Peregrine). Prior to Vector, Alex led the technology equity practice at Ziff Brothers Investments, managing a portfolio of public and private technology investments. Before joining Ziff Brothers, Alex was a partner at New Enterprise Associates, focusing on venture investments in software, communications, and digital media. Prior to NEA, Alex was a consultant at McKinsey & Company and a product manager at Microsoft Corporation. Alex has a B.A. in Economics, summa cum laude from Harvard University, and an MBA with high distinction (Baker Scholar) from the Harvard Business School.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vector Capital Corp. | Founder | Current |
| Vector Capital Corp. | Managing Partner | Former |
| Landesk Software, Ltd. | Chairman | Current |
| Corel Corporation | Chairman | Current |
| Rapidstream | Board of Directors | Current |
| Savi Technology, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Eracom Technologies AG | Board of Directors | Current |
| RealNetworks, Inc. | Investor | Current |
| New Enterprise Associates | Partner | Former |
| Vector Capital Corp. | Manager | Former |
| Microsoft Corporation | product manager | Former |
| McKinsey & Company, Inc. | Consultant | Former |
| NetGravity, Inc. | Director | Former |
| Acuity | Director | Former |
| Harvard Business School | MBA | Former |
| Harvard University | B.A. In Economics | Former |
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