July 2022 Summaries

In a strategic move to enhance their capabilities in the flexible work and IT support sector, GoTo has officially acquired Miradore, a company focused on Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. This acquisition aligns with both companies' shared vision of empowering modern work environments that are not confined to specific locations or times. By joining forces, Miradore will leverage GoTo's extensive global network to provide more robust tools and integrations, enhancing their offerings for remote workforce management. GoTo, known for its flagship products GoTo Connect and GoTo Resolve, which specialize in unified communications and IT support, respectively, will integrate Miradore's MDM capabilities to offer a comprehensive IT management experience. While Miradore and GoTo will continue to operate separately for now, the integration process will prioritize maintaining high product and service quality, with plans to combine their strengths by mid-2023. Customers can expect an enriched IT management experience, featuring secure device management and advanced remote support tools, all while benefiting from the continued availability of Miradore's freemium model.

GoTo, a comprehensive business communications and IT support platform, announced its acquisition of Miradore, a cloud-based mobile device management provider, from Standout Capital and other shareholders. This acquisition aims to enhance GoTo's IT support capabilities for small and midsize businesses by integrating Miradore's mobile device management solutions, which cover various operating systems such as iOS, Android, Windows, and MacOS. With the rise of bring-your-own-device policies and hybrid work models, the integration will enable IT leaders to manage and secure any device with ease, leveraging GoTo's existing infrastructure and Miradore's expertise. The collaboration is expected to boost GoTo’s market presence in the rapidly growing mobile device management market, projected to surpass $28 billion by 2027, while providing significant cost savings and operational efficiency for SMBs. Miradore's CEO, Simo Salmensuu, emphasized the potential benefits of combining their scalable solutions with GoTo’s global IT support and flexible work solutions, offering improved device management and security.