Dorado Software
Dorado Software provides the Cruz portfolio, a multi-vendor network management and orchestration platform for enterprises, telcos, and AI data centers built on SONiC and open networking. It serves telecom, government, finance, and manufacturing customers via direct sales and global channel partners.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersFolsom, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Dorado Software does
Dorado Software is a privately held US-based software company founded in 1998 and headquartered in El Dorado Hills, California, that provides the Cruz portfolio — a multi-vendor infrastructure management, orchestration, and automation platform for enterprise and service provider networks. The platform is built on a componentized device driver architecture that supports 100+ vendors across compute, storage, network, wireless, hypervisors, and cloud environments, with specialized modules including Cruz Operations Center (multi-vendor NMS), Cruz Fabric Controller (SONiC fabric orchestration), CruzControl (service orchestration), Cruz DCIM, and newer agentic AI offerings such as Cruz AI Vision and Cruz AI Fabric Controller.
The company's go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with a global channel network spanning resellers, VARs, system integrators, MSPs, and OEMs, and is anchored by flagship technology partnerships with Broadcom (Enterprise SONiC distribution) and Dell Technologies. Revenue is generated through subscription software licenses, multi-year integrated stack contracts, 7x24 global support subscriptions, and professional services (installation, design, migration, training). Customer segments span telecommunications, energy, education, government, retail, finance, and manufacturing, with emerging focus on AI infrastructure (GPU fabric orchestration), telco cloud/5G, and rural broadband/WISPs.
Dorado's strategic positioning is centered on disaggregated, open networking — offering an alternative to vertically integrated proprietary stacks by integrating SONiC (Enterprise and Community distributions), open networking hardware from partners like Edgecore, Accton, and Celestica, and its own orchestration software into single-vendor procurement packages. The company was recognized by Gartner as a SONiC Leader in 2023 and has continued to expand its AI-native operations capabilities, though it remains a sub-100-employee firm operating primarily on bootstrapped economics following its single disclosed funding round ($24M from Insight Venture Management in 2001).
Dorado Software firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Dorado Software
- Legal name
- Dorado Software, Inc.
- Website
- https://doradosoftware.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Dorado Software provides the Cruz portfolio, a multi-vendor network management and orchestration platform for enterprises, telcos, and AI data centers built on SONiC and open networking. It serves telecom, government, finance, and manufacturing customers via direct sales and global channel partners.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Dorado Software industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Network Management Software
- NAICS
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Software Publishers (513210)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)
- akta.pro primary industry
- iBPMS (Intelligent BPM Suites) & Process Automation Suites (HDAEAHAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Services (BPAEAGAA)
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Where Dorado Software is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Folsom
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Dorado Software business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Software Licenses: Cruz Operations Center and related Cruz portfolio products sold as software licenses. The platform is offered as a single software product with one license and one console, enabling lifecycle management of converging infrastructure. Pricing is quote-based with tiered options.
- Professional Services: Comprehensive services including installation, network assessment, network design, network migration, network deployment, and OSS/Systems deployment. Implementation services and instructor-led training (web-based and onsite) are offered as add-on services to ensure successful deployment and ROI maximization.
- Global Product Support: Technical support services provided by experienced engineering teams through development, implementation, and production system support. Support is offered globally with 7x24 coverage for the entire integrated stack.
- Integrated Stack Solutions: Vertically integrated SONiC-based networking solutions combining software (Cruz), SONiC distribution (Enterprise SONiC from Broadcom), open networking hardware, and support services from a single supplier. Includes L1 & L2 support on Broadcom silicon portfolio.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Enterprise license with full feature access |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Integrated stack solution with hardware, NOS, and support |
| Freemium | Pay-as-you-go | Trial and demo options |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels7 records
Dorado Software product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Dorado Software provides the Cruz portfolio, a multi-vendor network management and orchestration platform that delivers unified discovery, configuration, monitoring, automation, and compliance for compute, storage, network, wireless, edge, and cloud infrastructure. The platform includes agentic AI capabilities for autonomous operations and SONiC fabric orchestration for open networking deployments. Integrated stack solutions combine Cruz software, Enterprise SONiC distribution, open networking hardware, and global 7x24 support.
Product overview
Dorado Software offers the Cruz portfolio - a comprehensive multi-technology platform for infrastructure orchestration, automation, monitoring, and control. The platform combines a core umbrella management solution (Cruz Operations Center) with specialized modules including Cruz AI Vision for agentic AI operations, Cruz AI Fabric Controller for AI networking, Cruz Fabric Controller for network fabric orchestration, Cruz DCIM for data center management, Cruz Campus Orchestrator, Cruz Edge Orchestrator, CruzControl for service orchestration, and specialized solutions for monitoring (Cruz NPM, Network Insight, Telemetry Analyzer) and compliance (Cruz Compliance Controller). The Cruz portfolio is delivered as an integrated stack with SONiC network operating systems (Enterprise SONiC from Broadcom, Community SONiC) and open networking hardware, enabling end-to-end open networking solutions from a single vendor with global support and services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Cruz Operations Center (CruzOC): Enterprise IT management system for collecting, configuring, analyzing, monitoring, orchestrating, and automating multi-technology and converging IT infrastructures from multiple vendors.
- Cruz AI Vision
- Cruz AI Fabric Controller
- Cruz DCIM
- Cruz Compliance Controller
- Cruz Network Performance Manager
- Cruz Network Insight
- Cruz Fabric Controller
- Cruz Campus Orchestrator
- Cruz Edge Orchestrator
- CruzControl
- Cruz Telemetry Analyzer
- CruzNow
- Cruz Compute Controller (C3)
Products and services
- Cruz Operations Center (CruzOC) Single-pane-of-glass enterprise IT management system for discovering, configuring, monitoring, and automating multi-vendor and multi-technology converged infrastructures including compute, storage, network, virtual, and cloud resources. Designed for enterprise IT and network operations teams managing heterogeneous environments.
- Cruz AI Vision Multimodal agentic AI platform that enables autonomous infrastructure operations using trained AI agents to function as virtual SRE team members, enabling single-person network operations teams through AI-powered autonomous monitoring, correlation, and prediction.
- Cruz AI Fabric Controller Adaptive multi-tenant AI fabric orchestration and management platform for designing, deploying, and operating AI network fabrics including rail, rail-optimized, custom, and CLOS topologies supporting training and inference workloads with intelligent congestion management.
- Cruz Fabric Controller Network fabric orchestration and monitoring solution for deploying, updating, and monitoring L2/L3 switch fabrics including leaf, spine, super-spine, and DCI configurations with multi-tenancy and RBAC support.
- CruzControl Service orchestration and automation platform for creating, automating, and managing value-added services over converged infrastructures with DevOps tools, templates, and north/southbound integrations.
- Cruz Campus Orchestrator Enterprise campus network orchestration platform enabling deployment of open networking platforms with management ease comparable to traditional stacked environments.
- Cruz Edge Orchestrator Edge management solution for orchestrating and automating remote/branch office infrastructure with multi-technology support and minimal local support requirements.
- Cruz DCIM Data center infrastructure management solution with agentic AI capabilities for bridging IT and OT, managing network, server, cooling, power, and energy efficiency from a unified platform.
- Cruz Compute Controller (C3) Metal-to-workload compute controller for orchestrating and managing compute resources from bare metal through virtualization to application workloads with unified data model.
- Cruz Network Performance Manager Advanced network performance monitoring and analytics solution for monitoring health, performance, and service availability across multi-vendor network infrastructures.
- Cruz Network Insight Network visibility and analytics solution providing insights into network performance, traffic patterns, and operational metrics for infrastructure optimization.
- Cruz Compliance Controller Security compliance and configuration management solution for validating resource configurations, change auditing, and automated compliance enforcement.
- Cruz Telemetry Analyzer Telemetry analysis solution for collecting, filtering, analyzing, and visualizing comprehensive network metrics via logs and streaming telemetry.
- CruzNow Cloud-hosted infrastructure management offering for managing IT infrastructure from the cloud without on-premises deployment requirements.
- Enterprise SONiC from Broadcom Enterprise-grade SONiC network operating system distribution from Broadcom, available on Tomahawk and Trident silicon portfolios, integrated with Cruz management platform for open networking deployments.
- Community SONiC Open-source SONiC network operating system distribution from the Linux Foundation, supported by Dorado Cruz management platform.
- Cruz for Dell Integrated solution bundle combining Cruz Operations Center with Dell networking portfolio including PowerEdge, SONiC, VxRail, VEP for simplified multi-vendor operations from single console.
- Cruz for Nutanix Nutanix-Ready validated solution for complete visibility and monitoring of hyperconverged, multi-cloud, and hybrid infrastructures with Cruz Operations Center.
- Cruz ROBO Management Remote/Branch Office management solution for SD-WAN, uCPE, virtualized network edge, cloud compute edge, VxRail, and vSAN infrastructure with centralized management.
- Cruz Edge Management Edge automation, monitoring, and management solution for comprehensive security, compliance, health, performance, and software lifecycle orchestration at the edge.
- Cruz Virtualized Network Edge (VEP) Virtualized network edge orchestration and management solution using Dell VEP and VMware ESXi for hybrid resource management and NFV services.
- Cruz uCPE Solution Universal customer premise equipment solution for virtual edge and SD-WAN deployment with zero-touch provisioning and on-demand NFV services orchestration.
- Cruz VxRail Edge Management Remote edge management solution for Dell EMC VxRail hyperconverged infrastructure with cluster health management, hybrid cloud support, and lifecycle management.
- Open Networking Hardware Global selection of open networking hardware from partners including Accton, Edgecore, and Celestica for SONiC-based deployments across AI infrastructure, data center, enterprise campus, DCI, and security use cases.
- Global Product Support 24/7 global technical support with experienced engineers providing assistance from development through implementation to production system support for the entire integrated stack.
- Professional Services Full spectrum services including installation, network assessment, network design, network migration, network deployment, and OSS/systems deployment for smooth and successful solution implementation.
- Training Services Implementation services and instructor-led training options both web-based and onsite for customer teams to ensure successful deployment and ROI maximization.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduced operational costs by consolidating multiple management systems into single Cruz platform with one license and one console
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Dorado Software
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Dorado Software technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration29 records
AI capability7 records
Feature6 records
Dorado Software partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, strategic, regional and historical.
- Larch NetworkscoreDorado partners with Larch Networks to deliver advanced solutions for network switch management and automation. By integrating Larch Networks' high-performance switches with Dorado's Cruz network orchestration platform and infrastructure management products, enterprises, telco cloud/5G providers, and hyperscalers gain tools to design, deploy, and manage complex network environments. Dorado offers sales, services, and support for Larch switches fully integrated with SONiC.
- Edgecore NetworkscoreJoint webinar partnership to educate enterprises on alternatives to single-vendor networking solutions. Co-hosted webinar on April 2, 2026 exploring how open networking can transform operations and break free from vertically integrated constraints.
- BroadcomflagshipStrategic partnership for Enterprise SONiC distribution from Broadcom. Dorado packages Enterprise SONiC on Broadcom's Tomahawk and Trident portfolio with Dorado's Cruz products for direct-to-end-user deployments. Dorado provides L1 & L2 support on Broadcom's silicon portfolio.
- Dell TechnologiesflagshipTrusted, long-standing Dell Technologies partner delivering tailored solutions for Dell's networking portfolio. Cruz Operations Center provides comprehensive support for Dell Technologies and ecosystem partners including Aerohive, Nutanix, Ruckus, SonicWALL, Fortinet, and Aruba. Dorado-funded integration for proprietary Dell features including bare metal deployment, iDRAC, Redfish, VxRack.
- NutanixcoreMember of Nutanix Elevate Technology Alliance Partner Program. Cruz Operations Center earned Nutanix Ready validation for E2E Multi-cloud Management & Operations. Provides dynamic visibility and monitoring of hyperconverged, multi-cloud, and hybrid infrastructures with AHV integration.
- Accton TechnologycoreTechnology partner providing open networking hardware for use with Dorado's Cruz management platform and SONiC solutions.
- CelesticacoreTechnology partner providing open networking hardware integrated with Dorado's Cruz platform for enterprise networking solutions.
- CommScope/RuckuscoreJoint campus IT management solution partnership. Cruz Operations Center provides single pane-of-glass management for Dell N-series switches and Ruckus wireless solutions including access points and controllers.
- Edgecore NetworkscoreTechnology partner for open networking solutions. Joint solutions enable enterprises to manage Edgecore switches within Cruz platform for open networking deployments.
- GDTcoreChannel partner and reseller distributing Dorado software products through their network of technology resellers and VARs.
- TDSYNEXcoreGlobal distribution partner expanding Dorado's reach to customers through TDSYNEX's extensive distribution network.
- GoldilockstrategicStrategic cybersecurity partnership. Goldilock Secure and Dorado Software unite to advance cybersecurity resilience for joint customers.
- APRESIA SystemsregionalStrategic distributor in Japan committed to supporting cloud service providers, telecom carriers, and enterprises with the Cruz platform for network fabric orchestration and management.
- Sonus NetworkshistoricalJoint demonstration at NFV World Congress 2016 showcasing comprehensive service orchestration with Sonus' virtual Session Border Controller under Dorado's Redcell MANO Lifecycle Management for communication service providers.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Dorado Software competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Itential: Itential provides network automation and orchestration software for multi-vendor, multi-domain enterprise networks. Directly comparable to Dorado's Cruz platform in targeting intent-based automation, service orchestration, and integration across heterogeneous network estates.
- Apstra (Juniper Networks): Apstra (acquired by Juniper) delivers intent-based networking and data center fabric automation, with AOS providing multi-vendor fabric orchestration. Closely aligned with Dorado's Cruz Fabric Controller for SONiC-based data center fabrics.
- Gluware: Gluware offers network orchestration, automation, and configuration management for multi-vendor enterprise networks. Competes directly with Cruz in vendor-neutral network automation, particularly for Cisco, Arista, and SONiC environments.
- Forward Networks: Forward Networks provides network digital twin, modeling, and verification across multi-vendor environments. Comparable to Dorado in serving enterprises seeking vendor-neutral network visibility, validation, and operations automation.
- BackBox: BackBox provides automated network management, configuration backup, and compliance for multi-vendor infrastructure. Overlaps directly with Cruz Operations Center on automated lifecycle management, configuration, and compliance enforcement.
Broad incumbents
- SolarWinds: SolarWinds offers a broad IT management portfolio including network performance monitoring, configuration management, and observability. Larger incumbent that competes with Cruz on network monitoring/NMS use cases across enterprise customers.
- Arista Networks: Arista is a major Ethernet switching and SONiC-aligned data center fabric provider with EOS, CloudVision, and DANZ monitoring fabric. A broad incumbent in the data center and AI fabric markets where Dorado sells fabric orchestration.
- Cisco (Nexus Dashboard / Network Services Orchestrator): Cisco provides multi-domain network services orchestration (NSO) and Nexus Dashboard for data center fabric management. Dominant incumbent that Dorado's open networking proposition is explicitly positioned against.
- ManageEngine (Zoho): ManageEngine offers a broad IT management suite including network monitoring, configuration, and observability products. Competes with Cruz Operations Center on the same multi-vendor enterprise IT management use case at typically lower price points.
Emerging players
- NVIDIA (Spectrum-X / NetQ): NVIDIA's Spectrum-X platform and NetQ network operations tooling are emerging AI-fabric orchestration offerings targeting the same AI training/inference fabric deployments as Dorado's Cruz AI Fabric Controller. Represents a direct competitive threat in the AI adjacency.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Dorado Software social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
Dorado Software financial estimates
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Dorado Software leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Dorado Software funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Dorado Software M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Dorado Software
What does Dorado Software do?
Dorado Software provides the Cruz portfolio, a multi-vendor network management and orchestration platform that delivers unified discovery, configuration, monitoring, automation, and compliance for compute, storage, network, wireless, edge, and cloud infrastructure. The platform includes agentic AI capabilities for autonomous operations and SONiC fabric orchestration for open networking deployments. Integrated stack solutions combine Cruz software, Enterprise SONiC distribution, open networking hardware, and global 7x24 support.
Is Dorado Software a public or private company?
Dorado Software is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Dorado Software founded?
Dorado Software was founded in 2004. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Dorado Software based?
Dorado Software is headquartered in Folsom, United States, in the North America region.
How does Dorado Software make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Software Licenses are the primary driver. The others are professional Services, global Product Support and integrated Stack Solutions.
Who are Dorado Software's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Itential, Apstra (Juniper Networks), Gluware, Forward Networks and BackBox. Broad incumbents are SolarWinds, Arista Networks, Cisco (Nexus Dashboard / Network Services Orchestrator) and ManageEngine (Zoho). NVIDIA (Spectrum-X / NetQ) is listed as an emerging player.
Does Dorado Software have an API?
No public API is recorded for Dorado Software.
What industry is Dorado Software in?
Dorado Software's product category is Network Management Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAEAHAG, iBPMS (Intelligent BPM Suites) & Process Automation Suites, with a secondary code of BPAEAGAA, ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Services. Its NAICS code is 5415 and its SIC code is 7373.