Abacus Data Systems
Abacus Data Systems, doing business as Caret (formerly AbacusNext) is an American software and private cloud services provider headquartered in San Diego, California.
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Type | Private |
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Industry | Software |
Founded | 1983 |
Founder | Judd Kessler |
Headquarters | , |
Key people | Scott Johnson, CEO Mike Skelly, CFO |
Products | Private cloud, practice management software, and CRM technology |
Services | Adoption, implementation, and management of technology solutions |
Revenue | US$77.5 million (2017)[1] |
Website | abacusnext |
Services and software
Cloud
Abacus Private Cloud is a private cloud sold as Desktop-as-a-Service within a Windows Server 2012 R2 environment. This service relies on Veeam Software for backup support, and is built on Intel-based architecture.[2]
This private cloud service is colocated across three carrier-neutral data centers that are interconnected via a self-run optical network. These data centers are Scalematrix in San Diego, California, Skybox Houston One in Houston, Texas, and SUPERNAP by Switch in Las Vegas, Nevada.[3]
Software
AbacusNext offers four Windows-based platforms, all of which rely on relational database management systems. Two are law practice management software for lawyers; AbacusLaw uses Advantage Database, while Amicus Attorney uses Microsoft SQL Server.[4] AbacusNext has two platforms for accounting firms that rely on Microsoft SQL Server: ResultsCRM, a customer relationship management for QuickBooks, and OfficeTools practice management software.[5]
Management
- Keri Gohman, CEO[6] (previously a partner at Bain Capital Ventures)
- Mike Skelly, CFO (former CFO of Trio Health, UpWind Solutions, and Active Network)[7]
In December 2015, American private equity investment firm Providence Equity Partners took a strategic majority investment in AbacusNext (Abacus Data Systems at that time).[8]
Acquisitions
- May 2016: acquired Toronto-based software company Gavel & Gown, makers of Amicus Attorney.[9]
- February 2017: acquired Virginia-based software company Results Software, makers of ResultsCRM.[10]
- February 2017: acquired San Diego–based cloud hosting provider Cloudnine Realtime.[11]
- May 2017: acquired Palmdale-based software company OfficeTools.[12]
- November 2017: acquired Scotland-based software company HotDocs.[13] HotDocs was previously owned by LexisNexis before being sold in 2009.[14]
- December 2017: acquired New Hampshire–based software company Commercial Logic.[15]
References
- "AbacusNext San Diego CA". Inc. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- "Intel Cloud Service Provider Network". Intel Cloud Finder. 8 December 2015. Archived from the original on 23 September 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
- "Abacus Data Systems Chooses Switch SUPERNAP To Host Cloud Customers". Abacus Law. 7 July 2016.
- "Case Management Software Comparison Chart" (PDF). American Bar Association. 8 December 2015.
- "Caret Legal Review: Cost, Features, Pros & Cons (2023)". Lawyerist. 2023-03-08. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
- "Our Leadership". www.theprogressiveaccountant.com. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- AbacusNext (2017-12-05). "Skelly Named Chief Financial Officer of AbacusNext". GlobeNewswire News Room (Press release). Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- "Abacus Data Systems Announces Strategic Investment by Providence Equity to Fuel Growth and Innovation" (PDF). Providence Equity Partners. December 15, 2015.
- "Gavel & Gown sells Amicus Attorney to Subsidiary of Abacus Data Systems Deals & Cases Fasken Martinea". Fasken Martineau. 25 May 2016. Archived from the original on 18 September 2017. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
- "Abacus Next acquires Cloudnine Realtime, Results Software". Accounting Today. 22 February 2017.
- "Term Sheet Wednesday February 22 Fortune". Fortune. 22 February 2017.
- "AbacusNext Acquires OfficeTools, Eyeing Expansion Into Spend Management". Inside Counsel. 1 June 2017. Archived from the original on 18 September 2017. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
- "Forbes Term Sheet". Forbes. 13 November 2017.
- "LexisNexis Sells HotDocs Software Business to UK Company". Compujurist. 9 November 2009.
- "California tech firm acquires NH's Commercial Logic". Union Leader. 1 January 2018.