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Company Research Report: Replicated, Inc.



Company Overview



Name


Replicated, Inc.

Mission of the Company


Enabling the delivery and management of modern on-prem Kubernetes applications.

Founders


  • Grant Miller

  • Marc Campbell


Executive Team


  • Grant Miller: Founder & CEO

  • Marc Campbell: Founder & CTO

  • Dalia Havens: SVP of Engineering

  • Amber Alston: VP of Product Management

  • Melina Murray: SVP of People

  • Andrew Storms: VP of Security


Headquarters


Location not provided.

Number of Employees


Approximately 250 employees as per the information related to one of their largest customers, KNIME.

Revenue


No Information is available.

Known For


Replicated is known for providing a platform that aids in the efficient distribution and management of enterprise software applications in customer-controlled environments, particularly focusing on Kubernetes.

Products



Overview


Replicated offers a comprehensive software distribution platform optimized for enterprise, commercial, self-hosted, and air-gapped environments.

Key Products


  • The Replicated Platform: Securely distribute software to complex enterprises.

  • KOTS (Kubernetes Off-The-Shelf): Helps manage the distribution and operation of Kubernetes-based applications.

  • kURL: A Kubernetes installer tailored for air-gapped and disconnected environments.

  • Troubleshoot: Collects support bundles and preflight checks for Kubernetes applications.

  • Compatibility Matrix: Test applications across different Kubernetes distributions, cloud providers, versions, and configurations.


Detailed Descriptions



1. KOTS (Kubernetes Off-The-Shelf)
  • High-level Description: Streamlined delivery and management of Kubernetes applications.

  • Key Features: kubectl plugin, in-cluster Admin Console, integrations with open-source projects like kURL, Troubleshoot, Prometheus, Velero, Helm.


2. kURL
  • High-level Description: Production-grade Kubernetes installer.

  • Key Features: Combines Kubernetes with popular components, certified custom Kubernetes distribution builder.


3. Troubleshoot
  • High-level Description: Added layers of preflight checks and support bundle gathering for troubleshooting.

  • Key Features: Collecting logs, analyzing data, sanitizing, and processing files.


4. Compatibility Matrix
  • High-level Description: Comprehensive cross-distro testing for Kubernetes.

  • Key Features: Rapid provisioning of various Kubernetes clusters, supports a wide range of distributions and versions, integrates into CI/CD workflows.


Recent Developments



New Products


1. Replicated SDK (Beta)
  • Description: Vendors can better manage installations with new observability and performance metrics.


2. Embedded Cluster BETA
  • Description: Simplified deployment for single-node Kubernetes clusters.


New Features Added


1. Compatibility Matrix Enhancements
  • Description: Expanded to support testing on over 65,981+ configuration combinations with rapid provisioning capabilities.


2. Air Gap Telemetry Mechanism
  • Description: Allows data collection from air-gapped environments safely and securely.


3. Real-time Notifications
  • Description: Provides updates regarding customer environments and potential issues instantly.


Partnerships


  • No specific partnerships mentioned within the provided data.


Customer Testimonials



Notable Case Studies


1. KNIME
  • Challenge: Needed to install Kubernetes-based versions of their Business Hub for various customers.

  • Solution: Used Replicated for both small and large deployments.

  • Outcome: Installation time reduced from days to about an hour, increased release frequency from 2 times a year to 12, seamless upgrades, and better customer management.


2. SmartBear
  • Challenge: Needed to offer their SwaggerHub product in customer-managed environments.

  • Solution: Turned to Replicated.

  • Outcome: Significantly improved time to value for their on-premises product.


Customer Quotes


  • Jim Falgout, Co-CTO, KNIME: "There's a little bit of expectation with Kubernetes that this is going to take days to install, ... completing POCs that take an hour to do an install and have it all up and running is huge."

  • Bobby Smith, VP of Engineering, Head of Platform: “We did some research into how long it would take if we tried to get things on-prem ourselves. It would easily take us over a year... in looking at what Replicated provides, there’s no way we could build all those capabilities.”

  • Dillon Martine, VP, Professional Services: “Every customer has a different level of technical expertise, and we wanted to make sure to provide different options for them to deploy... that’s where we recommend to leverage Replicated.”


Conclusion


Replicated Inc. offers an advanced platform to manage, support, and distribute Kubernetes applications in customer-controlled environments. The company's innovations, such as the Compatibility Matrix, KOTS, and kURL, provide immense value to enterprises by configuring, deploying, upgrading, and supporting Kubernetes applications efficiently. With proven success through numerous long-term customers and continuous enhancements to their product line, Replicated stands out as a leader in enterprise software distribution.