DigiCert has acquired DNS Made Easy, a global provider of enterprise-grade managed domain name system (DNS) services, along with affiliate brands such as Constellix.
For the deal, DigiCert was backed by Clearlake Capital Group LP, Crosspoint Capital Partners LP and TA Associates. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Greg Clark, Managing Partner at Crosspoint Capital Partners and Chairman of the Board of DigiCert, said, “The integration of DigiCert and DNS Made Easy adds value to customers.
“In addition to providing excellent DNS services, this combination improves certificate validation security and enables the automation of future validations, paving the way for automated certificate lifecycle management. This strategic acquisition illustrates our commitment , in partnership with Clearlake, TA and the DigiCert team, to drive growth and expand DigiCert’s product offering.
The acquisition of DNS Made Easy expands DigiCert’s digital trust portfolio to include managed DNS services with one of the fastest DNS response times and global availability.
It also enables DigiCert and its reseller partners to offer customers a seamless approach to certificate lifecycle management, including more efficient domain control validation, an integrated DNS and certificate experience, and DNS configuration. simplified, according to the company.
Deepika Chauhan, Executive Vice President of DigiCert, said, “DNS management is critical for digital businesses, and the addition of DNS Made Easy and its best-in-class solutions further solidifies DigiCert’s role as a defining enterprise in matters of digital trust.
“The combination of core web services – enhanced DNS management and DigiCert’s industry-leading certificate lifecycle management – provides a compelling solution to better serve our customers and simplify certificate renewal.”
DNS Made Easy has experienced strong double-digit growth in recent years by providing authoritative managed DNS services that are easier, faster and more reliable globally than other providers, the company says.
DigiCert’s offerings include high-performance response time, proven uptime history, Internet traffic optimization, enterprise network monitoring, and other advanced DNS and CDN management features.
DNS Made Easy solutions are powered by a network that handles over 38 billion resolutions per day and serves leading digital brands such as Twilio, Palo Alto Networks and Under Armour.
Steven Job, CEO of DNS Made Easy, comments, “DNS Made Easy is delighted to partner with DigiCert. We’ve established a strong global network with industry-leading web uptime, reliability, and load times.
“We are excited about the breadth of DigiCert’s operations – including its vast network of partners – to help more businesses of all sizes, including the world’s biggest brands, discover a solution that improves their operations and security. website.”
DigiCert is a global provider of digital trust solutions, aimed at enabling individuals and businesses to engage online with the certainty that their footprint in the digital world is secure. DigiCert combines its software with industry expertise in standards, support and operations.