How a software giant became the backbone of outsourced IT for small businesses
In short: Kaseya provides the digital infrastructure that managed service providers use to monitor, patch, and secure the networks of small and medium businesses globally. From its origins in California to its current headquarters in Miami, the company has grown through aggressive acquisitions, becoming a central, yet often controversial, player in IT.
Founded in 2000, Kaseya specializes in remote monitoring and management software, primarily serving managed service providers (MSPs). These providers act as outsourced IT departments for smaller companies, relying on Kaseya’s tools to manage everything from desktop patching to cybersecurity. The company’s flagship product, Virtual System Administrator, allows technicians to oversee diverse environments running Windows, macOS, or Linux. Over the years, Kaseya has expanded its portfolio significantly through acquisitions, including companies like Unitrends, Spanning Cloud Apps, and Datto, the latter of which was purchased in 2022 for $6.2 billion.
This rapid expansion has not been without friction. Kaseya has faced intense scrutiny regarding its security practices, most notably in July 2021, when a supply chain ransomware attack by the group REvil impacted approximately 60 of its direct customers and up to 1,500 downstream businesses. While the company has since implemented significant security upgrades and hired a dedicated chief information security officer, the incident highlighted the systemic risks inherent in software platforms that provide centralized control over thousands of external networks.
Beyond security, Kaseya has navigated complex challenges regarding its business model. In 2022, the company faced backlash over an auto-renewing contract policy, which it later modified to provide more flexibility. It has also moved to phase out 'high watermark' billing—a model that charged clients based on peak usage during a cycle—in favor of more predictable pricing. Today, with over $1.5 billion in annual recurring revenue and a naming rights deal for the Kaseya Center in Miami, the company remains a dominant, if polarizing, force in the managed services industry.
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