LANDESK Software

What LANDESK Software does

LANDESK Software was an enterprise IT systems management vendor founded in 1985 (as LANSystems) and headquartered in South Jordan, Utah. The company built and sold a platform-plus-modules architecture — LANDESK Management Suite (subsequently rebranded Ivanti Endpoint Manager) — that delivered unified endpoint management, security management, service management, asset management, and process management from a single console. Customers used the platform to manage over 250 million desktops, servers, and mobile devices globally.

The business operated on a subscription/recurring enterprise software model, sold through direct field sales and a global channel partner network across nine verticals: healthcare, government, education, financial services, legal, manufacturing, retail, transportation, and utilities. LANDESK expanded its product surface through a series of acquisitions under Thoma Bravo ownership (2011–2017), adding Wavelink (supply-chain mobility, 2012), Managed Planet (2012), Shavlik (patch management/security, 2013), Xtraction Solutions (IT business intelligence, 2015), and AppSense (secure user environments, 2016).

In January 2017, Clearlake Capital acquired LANDESK from Thoma Bravo and combined it with HEAT Software to form Ivanti, terminating LANDESK's independent corporate existence. The LANDESK Management Suite became Ivanti Endpoint Manager, and the company's customer base, product portfolio, and channel were absorbed into the combined Ivanti entity.

Name

LANDESK Software

Legal name

LANDESK Software

Website

https://landesk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

LANDESK Software was an enterprise IT systems management vendor whose LANDESK Management Suite unified endpoint, security, service, asset, and process management across 250M+ devices for organizations in healthcare, government, education, financial services, and other verticals globally before being merged into Ivanti in 2017.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise IT Systems Management

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

IT Service Management (ITSM) Platforms (HDAEALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

IT Asset Management (ITAM) Platforms (HDAEALAD), IT Knowledge Management & Service Desk Platforms (HDAEALAH)

Keywords

• Unified endpoint management
• IT asset management
• Endpoint security management
• IT service management
• Enterprise IT management

Headquarters

HQ city

South Jordan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Enterprise Software Solutions: LANDESK provided unified endpoint management, security management, service management, asset management and process management solutions to organizations worldwide. The company was acquired by Clearlake Capital in 2017 and combined with HEAT Software to form Ivanti.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

LANDESK developed and sold enterprise IT systems management software, with its flagship LANDESK Management Suite (now Ivanti Endpoint Manager) providing unified endpoint management, security management, service management, asset management, and process management across desktops, servers, and mobile devices. Customers used the platform to manage over 250 million endpoints globally, unifying resources, automating asset delivery, and improving ROI on IT investments.

Product overview

LANDESK Software was a platform-plus-modules architecture offering unified endpoint management, security management, service management, asset management, and process management solutions. The core product was LANDESK Management Suite (now Ivanti Endpoint Manager), which unified management of over 250 million desktops, servers and mobile devices. The portfolio was enhanced through strategic acquisitions including Wavelink (supply-chain mobility), Shavlik (patch management and security), Xtraction Solutions (business intelligence for IT), and AppSense (secure user environments). In January 2017, LANDESK was combined with HEAT Software to form Ivanti.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LANDESK Management Suite: IT systems management solution, now Ivanti Endpoint Manager
• Ivanti

Products and services

• LANDESK Management Suite (now Ivanti Endpoint Manager)

Quantifiable outcome

• Managed over 250 million desktops, servers and mobile devices globally

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and moderate.

• HEAT SoftwarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017In January 2017, Clearlake Capital combined LANDESK with HEAT Software to form Ivanti, creating a comprehensive enterprise IT management company.
• AppSensemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016In 2016, LANDESK acquired AppSense, the leading provider of management solutions for secure user environments, expanding its portfolio of enterprise IT management solutions.
• Xtraction SolutionsmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015In 2015, LANDESK acquired Xtraction Solutions, a company that brought business intelligence to IT operations initiatives.
• ShavlikmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013In 2013, LANDESK purchased patch management and network security innovator Shavlik from VMware, strengthening its security management capabilities.
• Managed PlanetmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012In 2012, LANDESK purchased Managed Planet, expanding its IT management portfolio.
• WavelinkmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012In 2012, LANDESK purchased Wavelink, a provider of supply-chain mobility software solutions, expanding into mobile device management and supply chain operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ManageEngine (Zoho): ManageEngine offers a broad suite of IT management products including endpoint management, asset management, and service desk software that compete head-to-head with LANDESK Management Suite across mid-market and enterprise segments, often at lower price points.
• Tanium: Tanium provides real-time endpoint management and security solutions targeting large enterprises, directly competing with LANDESK in unified endpoint management and patch/security management for complex, distributed environments.
• HCL BigFix: HCL BigFix is an endpoint management and security platform acquired by HCL from IBM, offering unified endpoint management, patch management, and compliance capabilities that compete directly with LANDESK Management Suite and the Shavlik patch management product line.
• Jamf: Jamf specializes in Apple device management for enterprise and education, overlapping with LANDESK's endpoint management capabilities particularly in the education and creative vertical segments where LANDESK has presence.

Broad incumbents

• ServiceNow: ServiceNow is a leader in IT service management (ITSM) and has expanded aggressively into endpoint and asset management via its Now Platform. It overlaps directly with LANDESK's service management and asset management modules for large enterprise buyers.
• Microsoft (Endpoint Manager / Intune): Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune + Configuration Manager) is the leading unified endpoint management platform bundled with the broader Microsoft 365 enterprise stack. It directly competes with LANDESK Management Suite for endpoint management deals and is increasingly the default choice for Windows-centric enterprises.
• BMC Software (Helix ITSM): BMC's Helix ITSM and Remedy platforms compete with LANDESK's service management modules for enterprise IT service desk and ITSM deals, particularly in large, complex enterprise environments with established BMC footprints.
• VMware (Workspace ONE / Omnissa): VMware Workspace ONE (now under Omnissa) is a leading unified endpoint management solution competing for the same enterprise customers as LANDESK. VMware also sold Shavlik to LANDESK in 2013, indicating prior overlap in patch management.
• Citrix (Endpoint Management): Citrix offers endpoint management and workspace solutions that overlap with LANDESK's desktop and application delivery capabilities, particularly for enterprises requiring virtual desktop and secure application delivery at scale.

Others

• Ivanti (parent entity): Ivanti is the entity formed in January 2017 when Clearlake Capital combined LANDESK with HEAT Software. It owns the LANDESK Management Suite product line (now branded Ivanti Endpoint Manager) and is the direct corporate successor, making it the most directly comparable entity from a product and customer perspective.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LANDesk
• Facebookfacebook.com/LANDESK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/landesk-software

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A6 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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