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Quest Software Inc.

(QSFT) is in the Technology Industry

Market Cap:$1.5B

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$735.3M

Public
US

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Now more than ever, organizations need to work smart and improve efficiency. Quest Software creates and supports great systems management products helping our customers solve everyday IT challenges easier and faster. At Quest, we focus on our customers first. Our products and people are dedicated to helping customers manage their critical applications, databases, Windows infrastructure and virtual environments. The combination of our proven, award-winning software and strong customer relationships makes Quest a smart, reliable technology partner. Since 1987, more than 100,000 customers worldwide have partnered with Quest to improve their IT efficiency. With more than 60 offices around the world, Quest serves customers in just about every industry and of every size. With consistent annual growth over the past 10-plus years, nearly $311 million in the bank, healthy operating margins and a solid customer base, Quest is a stable, global company that is positioned for long-term success.

Number of Employees 3,477

Contact Information

5 Polaris Way

Aliso Viejo, California 92656

quest.com

949-754-8000

Peer Companies

NAICS Code Software Publishers: 511210

Company News

Recent Events

Product Watch: Microsoft Unveils Windows Identity Foundation

11/18/09 - Licensing / Contract - View Story
UPDATE 1-Quest Software Q3 profit beats estimates, rev misses

11/03/09 - Legal Settlement - View Story
Kraft Foods, Dolby Laboratories Net Falls

11/04/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story
Quest Software Extends Business Intelligence Monitoring Capabilities to SQL Server Portfolio

11/03/09 - Product Announcement - View Story
Quest Software Releases Quest Management Suite for DB2 LUW

10/30/09 - Product Announcement - View Story
Quest Software to Report Results for Third Quarter 2009 on

10/12/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story
How to get the most out of Toad for Oracle 10

10/22/09 - Product Announcement - View Story
Quest's Shares Jump on Analyst Upgrade

10/06/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story
Auriga Upgrades Quest Software QSFT to Buy from Hold; Recent Pullback Creates Buying Opportunity

10/05/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story
Quest Offers New Edition of Quest vWorkspace

9/06/09 - Product Announcement - View Story
Quest Software Jumps on Quarterly Profits

8/11/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Vice President - View Story
Quest Software Offers Open Betas for Toad for Oracle10 and DSP for Oracle

8/07/09 - Product Announcement - View Story
Quest Software Releases Latest SharePlex For Oracle

7/24/09 - Product Announcement - View Story
Quest Software Announces Open Betas for Toad for Oracle 10 and DSP for Oracle

7/28/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

News & Analysis

quest software inc. and strategy - All News and Analysis

Justifying SQL Server Management Tools in a Down Economy

BNET - 2009-10-22

These days, it's tough being part of an IT organization. Your budget's being slashed due to the downturn in the economy, but you're being told to keep service levels high. How do you balance a smaller bottom line with demands for high service levels? The secret is...

Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Information Technology, Server, Quest Software Inc., Tool, Service Level, Productivity, Strategy, Management
IT in the Financial Sector - The Key to Thriving in a Challenging Economy

BNET - 2009-03-16

Today's financial sector is changing fast, and technology executives are asked to keep up with swiftly changing business needs. In a challenging economy, IT staff must integrate diverse technologies from consolidated institutions, solve compliance issues, and somehow figure out a way to do it under budget with less staff. ...

Tags: Financial, Information Technology, Quest Software Inc., Financial Accounting, Strategy, Finance, Management
Quest Software to Present at Goldman Sachs Conference

- 2008-10-29

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. -- Quest Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: QSFT) today announced that Scott Davidson, senior vice president and chief financial officer, Quest Software, will be a guest presenter at the Goldman Sachs Software and IT Services Retreat 2008 being held at the Goldman Sachs Center in New York City November...

Tags: Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Quest Software Inc., Strategy
Quest Software Evolves SharePoint Strategy with New Product for Rapid Application Development

- 2007-05-22

Acquisition of Workplace Architects' Assets Adds Quest Development Studio for SharePoint to Growing SharePoint Product Arsenal

Tags: Microsoft SharePoint, Quest Software Inc., RAD, strategy
Quest Software Announces Strategy and Products for Managing Microsoft SharePoint Technologies; Product Roadmap Demonstrates Continued Focus on Expanding Breadth and Depth in Windows Management

- 2006-05-17

BELLEVUE, Wash. -- At the Microsoft SharePoint Conference 2006, Quest Software Inc. (Nasdaq:QSFT) today unveiled its product roadmap to help IT track, understand and control Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies. Quest has years of experience providing innovative products to help thousands of customers migrate to and manage Active Directory, Microsoft...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Windows, Quest Software Inc., strategy

Quest Software Unveils Application Advantage to Deliver, Manage and Control Complex Application Environments; Announces Market Strategy to Include Phased Product Releases Throughout 2006

- 2006-05-16

SAN FRANCISCO -- IT professionals cite managing change in a complex application environment as a top priority. To meet this challenge, Quest Software Inc. (Nasdaq:QSFT) today revealed its Application Advantage strategy to deliver, manage and control complex application environments. Quest also announced plans for a phased rollout of product releases...

Tags: environment, Quest Software Inc., strategy