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Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Pleasanton, CA., USA, FrontRange Solutions is a global market leader in the development and delivery of software applications tailored for the mid-market. Best known for its HEAT Service Desk and GoldMine CRM applications, FrontRange is also the developer of IT Service Management and Infrastructure Management solutions, enabling companies to unify their external and internal customer support businesses.

Corporate Background
Founded in 2000 with the merger of three existing application companies: Ben Data (HEAT), GoldMine Solutions (CRM) and Maestro Commerce (relationship management).
Acquired in 2005 by Francisco Partners, a private equity firm purchasing all outstanding shares.
Corporate headquarters located in Pleasanton, CA USA - CEO, Michael McCloskey
750 employees in 13 global offices.
With 50% of workforce located outside United States, FrontRange has offices worldwide with global headquarters located in Australia (APAC) and United Kingdom (EMEA).
In April 2007, FrontRange acquired Client Lifecycle applications developer, Enteo Solutions. In April 2008, FrontRange acquired Centennial Software, makers of Device Wall, Centennial Discovery and Centennial Solutions Asset Management Suite.
Key industry alliances include Microsoft, IBM, Citrix, Hewlett Packard, Oracle and Cisco.


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