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Quest Software Expands Presence in Desktop Virtualization Market by Acquiring Missoula, Montana based RemoteScan

Market Leader with 20,000 Customers for Scanning and Imaging in Virtual Desktop Environments Complements Quest vWorkspace Solution

Quest Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: QSFT) today announced that it has acquired the assets of RemoteScan® http://www.remote-scan.com/ , a privately held software manufacturer specializing in solutions for scanning and imaging applications in virtual desktop environments. RemoteScan is the recognized worldwide leader in software solutions for scanning and imaging device connectivity in Windows® Terminal Server, Quest vWorkspace, Citrix® XenDesktop and XenApp, and all other virtualized RDP, ICA and LAN network environments. Quest® vWorkspace is one of the industry’s leading virtual desktop management and access solutions. Together, the complementary strengths of RemoteScan and vWorkspace will offer expanded choice, flexibility and functionality to both sets of customers.

RemoteScan’s software is the leading solution for supporting scanners and imaging devices in virtualized Windows desktop environments, critical to the workflow in paperless office, document management, and electronic medical record (EMR) and electronic health record (EHR) software systems. Available since 2003, RemoteScan products have become the gold standard in providing driver support for scanners and imaging devices in desktop virtualization, especially in the healthcare and finance markets.

"The addition of RemoteScan’s technology to the Quest desktop virtualization portfolio significantly increases our strategic importance in this market," said Doug Garn, president and CEO, Quest Software. "As the leading provider of scanning and imaging solutions for virtual desktop environments, RemoteScan has an impressive base of over 20,000 customers. Also, their successful high volume, online sales model gives Quest new, high speed routes into the desktop virtualization marketplace."

Full Story: http://www.quest.com/newsroom/news-releases-show.aspx?ContentId=14177

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Quest builds up vWorkspace with RemoteScan buy

In its latest desktop virtualization and management play, Quest Software has announced that it is purchasing the assets of imaging device management vendor RemoteScan. The deal lands Quest more healthcare accounts, mostly in North America, but the company plans an aggressive push into European markets next.

Posted by Ben Kolada

Full Story: http://blogs.the451group.com/techdeals/ma/quest-builds-up-vworkspace-with-remotescan-buy/

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