What Kerio Technologies does

Kerio Technologies operates as a product brand within GFI Software (GFI USA, LLC), delivering network security, email and messaging, and network management software to small and medium-sized businesses worldwide. The portfolio spans KerioControl (firewall, secure VPN, and unified threat management), KerioConnect (email, calendar, and collaboration), GFI LanGuard (automated patch management and vulnerability assessment), GFI Exinda Network Orchestrator (network and application performance management), GFI FaxMaker (digital faxing), GFI Archiver (data archiving), GFI MailEssentials (anti-spam and email security), and GFI HelpDesk (support ticket management), with newer AI-augmented offerings including GFI RADAR AI, GFI AppManager AI, and AI NAV.

The underlying technology stack is composed of network and messaging infrastructure software delivered as licensed or subscription products, with product-level AI features layered onto security monitoring, application management, and website navigation. Products are built to address discrete SMB IT operational needs — network visibility, threat prevention, patch automation, application performance, paperless faxing, email security, archiving, and help desk workflows — and are marketed under both the Kerio brand (KerioControl, KerioConnect) and the GFI brand across security, communication, and network management categories.

Revenue is generated through software licensing and subscription arrangements sold exclusively through a global channel partner network comprising resellers, managed service providers (MSPs), and distributors. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed, billing cadence is annual, and the company serves over 40,000 SMB customers globally. Distribution is reinforced by an award-winning MSP Partner Program (Best Program of the Year in 2023), a Partner Portal, and a Partner Locator, positioning the channel ecosystem — rather than direct sales — as the primary go-to-market motion.

Name

Kerio Technologies

Legal name

Kerio Technologies (legal name not confirmed in source)

Website

https://kerio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Kerio Technologies, operating under GFI Software, provides network security, email/collaboration, and network management software to over 40,000 SMB customers worldwide through an exclusive global channel partner network of MSPs and resellers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Network Security Software

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

akta.pro primary industry

Cybersecurity Management for SMB (Managed Security Add‑ons) (BPAEABAG)

Keywords

• Network security software
• Unified threat management
• Email and collaboration
• Patch management software
• Vulnerability assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: GFI Software generates revenue through software licensing and subscription models for its security, communication, and network management products. Products like KerioControl, KerioConnect, LanGuard, FaxMaker, and others are sold through channel partners to SMB customers worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kerio Technologies develops and sells SMB-focused network security, communications, and network management software. Flagship products include KerioControl (firewall, VPN, UTM), KerioConnect (email, calendar, and collaboration), and broader GFI Software-branded tools for patch management, network performance, digital faxing, archiving, anti-spam, and help desk operations. Software is delivered primarily through annual subscriptions and licenses via a global channel partner network.

Product overview

Kerio Technologies, now part of GFI Software, offers a unified portfolio of network security, communication, and network management solutions. The product lineup includes KerioControl (firewall, VPN, and UTM), KerioConnect (email and collaboration), GFI LanGuard (patch management and vulnerability assessment), GFI Exinda Network Orchestrator (network performance), GFI FaxMaker (digital faxing), GFI Archiver (data archiving), GFI MailEssentials (anti-spam), GFI HelpDesk (support management), and AI-powered add-ons like GFI AppManager AI and GFI RADAR AI. These products are delivered through a global partner network serving over 40,000+ SMB customers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KerioControl: Firewall, secure VPN, UTM solution
• KerioConnect

Products and services

• KerioControl Firewall, secure VPN, and Unified Threat Management (UTM) solution that protects SMB networks and enables secure remote access.
• KerioConnect Email, calendar, and collaboration messaging platform offering business communications at reduced cost for SMB customers.
• GFI LanGuard Automated patch management and vulnerability assessment solution that assesses the threat level of SMB networks.
• GFI Exinda Network Orchestrator (Exinda AI) Network and application performance management solution that controls network traffic and improves application performance for SMB IT environments.
• GFI FaxMaker Digital faxing solution that enables sending faxes directly from email clients, enabling paperless fax communication.
• GFI Archiver Data archiving and retrieval solution that safely stores and retrieves business data.
• GFI MailEssentials Anti-spam and email security solution that protects SMB email environments.
• GFI HelpDesk Support management solution that helps SMB IT teams manage support tickets more easily.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trusted by over 40,000+ SMB customers worldwide

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Channel Partners (Resellers/MSPs)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGFI Software operates exclusively through a global network of channel partners including resellers and MSPs. The company has an award-winning MSP Partner Program (Best Program of the Year 2023). Partners have access to a dedicated Partner Portal for licensing and management, and customers can use a Partner Locator to find authorized resellers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• IceWarp: IceWarp delivers email, collaboration, and messaging solutions targeting SMB, directly competing with KerioConnect in the on-premises and hybrid email server market.
• Netgate (pfSense): Netgate offers pfSense open-source and appliance-based firewalls for SMB and prosumer markets, providing a lower-cost alternative to KerioControl in the UTM/firewall category.

Direct peers

• ManageEngine (Zoho Corporation): ManageEngine delivers a broad suite of IT management software for SMB and midmarket, including patch management, network monitoring, and helpdesk—overlapping with GFI LanGuard, Exinda, and GFI HelpDesk.
• WatchGuard Technologies: WatchGuard provides SMB and midmarket firewall, VPN, and UTM solutions with a strong channel partner program, directly comparable to KerioControl's product positioning and target buyer.
• Sophos: Sophos provides integrated cybersecurity for SMBs and midmarket, including firewalls, endpoint, and email security. Its channel-first GTM and SMB focus make it a close comparable to Kerio/GFI's go-to-market approach.
• SonicWall: SonicWall delivers SMB-focused firewalls, secure VPN, and UTM appliances, directly competing with KerioControl in the same SMB network security segment through a similar channel-driven model.
• Barracuda Networks: Barracuda offers SMB-focused email security, network security, and data protection products (including Email Security Gateway and ESG), directly competing with GFI MailEssentials and broader Kerio/GFI security portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Fortinet: Fortinet is a large established network security vendor whose FortiGate UTM and SMB offerings compete with KerioControl, while its broader portfolio dwarfs Kerio/GFI in scale and resources.
• SolarWinds: SolarWinds provides IT management and network monitoring solutions for SMB through enterprise, with overlapping functionality to GFI LanGuard and GFI Exinda Network Orchestrator.
• Bitdefender: Bitdefender provides SMB and consumer cybersecurity products with growing channel presence, competing with Kerio/GFI's security portfolio particularly in endpoint and vulnerability management adjacent categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/keriotech
• Facebookfacebook.com/keriotech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kerio-technologies

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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