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      Tough change in ownership from Dell to Private Equity - Sales Manager Quest Software Employee Review

      3.0
      Aug 29, 2017
      Sales manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Products do what they are designed to do. (unfortunately, not all software companies can say this). Products solve real problems faced by IT operations. Many customers are loyal to the brand.

      Cons

      New private equity owners are driving out costs and starving innovation as a consequence. Development and marketing are slowly but surely being starved. Growth in new license sales is slowing. Maintenance renewals are keeping the company afloat.

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      Quest Software Response
      8y
      I completely agree that Quest has products that do what they are designed to do - and very well. There is a miscategorization of cost reductions following the divestiture from Dell. Staff reductions resulted from two things: the change in organization to accommodate a Go to Market structure focused on business units and the difference between the needs of a 150,000+ employees company versus a much smaller company. Quest is investing in growth through product development. Our results were sufficient to pay a mid year bonus to employees. I see a very different company than you do. Best of luck in your new role.

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      5.0
      Jun 30, 2026
      Senior director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great leadership team. Driving change. Empowerment.

      Cons

      There is a lot to work on to accomplish the goals set out by leadership.

      4.0
      Jul 6, 2026
      Legal counsel
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The new ELT has been making a lot of changes to shift Quest to newer products, focus, and GTM strategies. This has been much needed, and the future looks much brighter. Regardless of the changes, the culture of respect and inclusivity and people-support has remained. I would refer Quest as an employer, especially the Legal department, to anyone I know.

      Cons

      As with any period of changes and redirected focus, there has been some turmoil in reductions, tool/platform changes, etc. This would be a tough environment for anyone who has trouble adapting.

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