Q Software

What Q Software does

Q Software, founded in 1996 in the United Kingdom, provides security, audit, and compliance software for organizations running JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, JD Edwards World, Oracle E-Business Suite, and Oracle ERP Cloud. Its core platform, QCloud, is a SaaS-based audit-as-a-service that ingests encrypted security data from customer ERP systems via a lightweight QAgent, then delivers Segregation of Duties (SoD) violation reports, security metrics, and audit recommendations within hours. Around this cloud offering the company sells an on-premise JD Edwards module family — Security Manager Pro, Audit Manager, User Admin Manager, Periodic Review, Fraud Detector, QuickRoles, and QuickSecure — plus an Oracle E-Business Suite module suite covering SoD, automated user provisioning, periodic access reviews, and master-data change auditing, all underpinned by a proprietary pre-seeded library of 600+ SoD rules covering approximately 20,000 function-based risks.

Q Software monetizes through a mix of recurring QCloud subscriptions (monthly or annual, with a freemium initial audit), traditional on-premise licenses for its JD Edwards and Oracle EBS modules, professional services for implementation and customization, and partner-delivered managed services. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales (with 'Request a Demo' as the primary CTA), a global channel partner network (Redfaire, PROMATIS, Syntax, and others) — including an exclusive DACH agreement with PROMATIS — Oracle Cloud Marketplace listing, and event-led demand generation at Oracle OpenWorld, COLLABORATE, and DOAG. As an Oracle Gold Partner with 300+ customers across 58 countries and offices in the UK, US, and Australia, the company served mid-to-large enterprises in manufacturing, pharma, and construction (e.g., Scot Forge, Trek Bicycle, TESARO, Bluescope Buildings).

In August 2022 Q Software was acquired by Appsian Security, which subsequently merged with Pathlock to form a combined application governance, data, and application security platform; the Q Software website remains active and products continue to be sold under the Q Software brand within that combined entity. The company has disclosed no funding rounds, suggesting a capital-efficient, cash-flow-funded operating history prior to the acquisition.

Name

Q Software

Legal name

Q Software Global Limited

Website

https://qsoftware.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Q Software provides cloud-based and on-premise ERP security, Segregation of Duties, and audit software for organizations running JD Edwards, Oracle E-Business Suite, and Oracle ERP Cloud, serving 300+ enterprise customers across 58 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ERP Security and Compliance Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (51321)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Compliance, Audit & Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM/GRC) (HDABAHAI)

Keywords

• ERP security software
• Segregation of Duties
• SOX compliance tools
• Audit reporting software
• Fraud detection

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenwood Village

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. QCloud Subscription (SaaS): Cloud-based audit service delivered as subscription. Customers pay monthly or annual fees for access to QCloud portal, automated audits, and reporting capabilities. Minimal technical setup required from customer side.
2. On-premise Software Licenses: Traditional perpetual or term licenses for on-premise products like Security Manager Pro, Audit Manager, User Admin Manager. Products run within customer's JD Edwards environment.
3. Professional Services: Consultancy services for implementation, customization, and ongoing support. Includes product training and assistance with security assessments and remediation.
4. Managed Services: Partner-delivered managed services using QCloud for customers who prefer outsourced monitoring. Partners like Syntax and Redfaire offer these services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Q Software develops and sells security, audit, and compliance software for Oracle ERP systems, including JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, JD Edwards World, Oracle E-Business Suite, and Oracle ERP Cloud. The core product is QCloud Audit as a Service, a SaaS platform that analyzes live ERP security data and delivers Segregation of Duties (SoD) violation reports and audit recommendations within hours, supplemented by on-premise modules for role-based security management, user provisioning, fraud detection, and periodic access review.

Product overview

Q Software provides a comprehensive suite of on-premise and cloud-based ERP audit, security control, and efficiency solutions for JD Edwards, Oracle E-Business Suite, and Oracle ERP Cloud. The core offering includes QCloud Audit as a Service, a cloud-based platform that delivers security audits and SoD analysis within hours. Supporting this are specialized modules for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (Security Manager Pro, Audit Manager, User Admin Manager, Periodic Review, Fraud Detector, QuickRoles, QuickSecure, ReportsNow for QSoftware) and for Oracle E-Business Suite (Segregation of Duties, Automated User Provisioning, Track Changes to Critical Data, Periodic Access Reviews), plus JD Edwards World solutions (Fraud Detector, World Config). Products address Segregation of Duties compliance, fraud detection, security management, user provisioning, license auditing, and periodic access reviews.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QCloud: Cloud-based audit-as-a-service platform for ERP security auditing, Segregation of Duties analysis, and license audits across Oracle ERP Cloud, Oracle E-Business Suite, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, and JD Edwards World.
• QuickRoles
• QuickSecure
• Security Manager Pro
• Audit Manager
• User Admin Manager
• Periodic Review
• Automated User Provisioning
• Segregation of Duties Module (Oracle E-Business Suite)
• Automated Periodic Access Reviews

Products and services

• QCloud Audit as a Service Cloud-based audit service that analyzes ERP security and Segregation of Duties (SoD). Users log in to the QCloud portal, request an audit, and receive SoD analysis, drill-downs, key security metrics, and audit reports identifying weaknesses and recommendations within hours. Supports Oracle ERP Cloud, Oracle E-Business Suite, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, and JD Edwards World.
• QCloud Security Audit for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Cloud-based audit service specifically designed for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, analyzing security and SoD violations including Critical Master Data and Data Security metrics.
• QCloud Security Audit for Oracle E-Business Suite Cloud-based audit service for Oracle E-Business Suite that analyzes SoD and risk controls, delivering results within hours with minimal technical setup required from the customer.
• QCloud Security Audit for JD Edwards World Cloud-based security audit service for JD Edwards World that identifies vulnerabilities, Segregation of Duties conflicts, and provides recommendations for improvements.
• Security Manager Pro Efficient, sustainable, scalable security management solution for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne that enables Role-Based Access Control with process-based security components, preventive SoD conflict checks, PreBuild tables for testing security changes before deployment, and up to 80% reduction in security management costs.
• Audit Manager Segregation of Duties reporting and auditing solution for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne that analyzes security vulnerabilities, holds SoD rules within the JDE environment, and generates audit reports identifying users with access rights violating SoD policy.
• User Admin Manager Efficient, auditable user provisioning solution for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne that provides configurable workflow automation for requesting, approving, and provisioning roles with proactive SoD checks, full audit trail, and integration with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow and Remedy.
• Periodic Review Simplified access review solution for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne that automates periodic access reviews, producing review reports with clear information for business managers and capturing approvals directly in the JDE system.
• Fraud Detector Proactive fraud detection solution for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne that works with Data Change Tracker to monitor critical data changes, set up alerts for suspicious activity, and provide audit trails with before/after values.
• QuickRoles Rapid role-based security solution for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne that provides predefined Roles and SoD Rules, creating up to 80% of security within hours for efficient, sustainable, scalable security implementation.
• QuickSecure Simplified security management solution for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne using a grid-based approach to write security records directly to the live F00950 security table, reducing manual workload and potential for errors.
• Segregation of Duties for Oracle E-Business Suite SoD management solution for Oracle E-Business Suite with pre-seeded rules covering over 600 rules and nearly 20,000 function-based risks, featuring preventive and detective controls to prevent unauthorized activity.
• Automated User Provisioning for Oracle E-Business Suite Automated user provisioning solution for Oracle E-Business Suite that streamlines access request processing with automated SoD scanning, configurable approval workflows, and full audit trail.
• Audit: Monitor and Track Changes to Critical Data Proactive fraud prevention solution for Oracle E-Business Suite that monitors changes to master data with over 100 predefined audit policies, enabling users to define auditing rules without technical help.
• Periodic Access Reviews for Oracle E-Business Suite Automated periodic access reviews solution for Oracle E-Business Suite that automates the review process including notifications, reminders, provisioning/de-provisioning and audit trail with three types of reviews.
• ReportsNow for QSoftware Advanced reporting bundle jointly developed with ReportsNow providing interactive dashboards and reports for Audit Manager, User Admin Manager, Periodic Review, Fraud Detector, and Security Manager Pro.
• Fraud Detector for JD Edwards World Proactive fraud detection solution for JD Edwards World that monitors changes to master data such as vendor bank accounts and salary changes, alerting users to suspicious activity that could indicate fraudulent activity.
• World Config Multiple roles and efficient profile management solution for JD Edwards World that enables users to have multiple groups/roles with single sign-on capability and a User Security Workbench for centralized security management.
• QCloud License Audit Cloud-based license audit service for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and Oracle E-Business Suite that identifies license usage and compliance gaps using QCloud's automated analysis capabilities.
• AutoSecure Rapid role-based security implementation offering for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, positioned as the fast route to establishing standardized role-based security in the JDE environment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces security management workload by up to 80%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Appsian Security (now merged with Pathlock)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 August 2022Appsian Security acquired Q Software in August 2022. The merger combined Q Software's JD Edwards security expertise with Appsian's data security platform to create a leading solution provider for application governance, data, and application security.
• Reports Now Inc.coreTechnology or Integration · 26 January 2021Strategic partnership to deliver efficient, sustainable Segregation of Duties and audit reporting solutions for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne customers. Jointly developed ReportsNow for QSoftware product.
• SyntaxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 September 2019Syntax adds QCloud automated security and license auditing to their Managed Service offerings for JD Edwards and Oracle E-Business Suite users. Syntax proactively monitors for security issues for managed services clients.
• RedfairecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 February 2019Redfaire's Managed Services clients benefit from Q Software's QCloud automated security and license auditing solutions for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne. Redfaire proactively monitors for security issues for their managed services customers.
• PROMATIScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 November 2018Exclusive partnership granting PROMATIS rights to market Q Software's QCloud Audit-as-a-Service to Oracle ERP Cloud and Oracle E-Business Suite customers in German-speaking areas of Europe.
• Oracle PartnerNetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationOracle Gold Partner status. Provides on-premise and Cloud-based audit, security control, and efficiency solutions for Oracle ERP customers. QCloud available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pathlock: Pathlock is the entity that absorbed Appsian Security (and therefore Q Software) following the 2022 merger, creating the leading application governance, data, and application security platform. It is now the direct corporate parent and the closest functional peer, offering overlapping SoD, audit, and access-control capabilities across Oracle and non-Oracle ERPs.
• Fastpath: Fastpath is a direct competitor in ERP security, audit, and Segregation of Duties, with comparable pre-built rulesets and support for JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, and other mid-market ERPs. It sells a similar mix of on-premise and cloud audit tools to overlapping enterprise customer personas.
• Greenlight Technologies: Greenlight Technologies specializes in ERP access control and SoD analysis for SAP and other enterprise ERP platforms. It is comparable to Q Software as a specialist vendor focused on access risk management rather than broad GRC.

Broad incumbents

• Saviynt: Saviynt is a cloud-native identity governance and application access governance platform. It overlaps with Q Software on SoD and access risk for ERP systems but operates as a broader enterprise IGA platform with broader application coverage.
• SailPoint: SailPoint is a leading identity governance vendor with SoD and access-certification capabilities that overlap with Q Software's audit and SoD offerings. It serves a broader identity-management buyer rather than specializing in ERP-native SoD.
• Oracle Risk Management Cloud: Oracle's native risk and compliance offering for Oracle Cloud ERP and E-Business Suite. It is the most direct incumbent competitor from within the Oracle ecosystem and represents the platform-native alternative to Q Software's add-on tools.
• SAP GRC: SAP's governance, risk, and compliance suite provides SoD, access control, and process control for SAP environments. It is a comparable role-model incumbent showing how an ERP vendor monetizes compliance natively — relevant to understanding Oracle's strategic direction.
• One Identity: One Identity provides identity governance and administration with SoD and access certification capabilities that overlap with Q Software's audit and access-review modules. It is a broader identity-focused incumbent rather than an ERP specialist.
• Diligent: Diligent (formed via the Galvanize/ACL and other GRC acquisitions) provides audit, risk, and compliance platforms that overlap with Q Software's audit reporting and SOX compliance use cases at the broader enterprise governance level.

Emerging players

• ERP Risk Advisors: ERP Risk Advisors focuses on ERP security, SoD, and audit risk advisory for Oracle and SAP customers. It is a smaller, advisory-led player that competes for the same enterprise risk-and-compliance buyer that Q Software serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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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