Proxy Networks, Inc.
Proxy Networks, Inc. is a software company that specializes in providing Remote Desktop Software and collaboration solutions for IT professionals, including technicians, network administrators, and IT managers. The company was established in 2006 following a venture capital-backed acquisition from Juniper Networks. Proxy Networks is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, and is led by Chief Executive Officer Andy Kim.
Software Editions
Proxy Networks, Inc. offers a series of remote control software products under the brand name PROXY Pro, which includes both on-premises and hosted solutions. The three primary editions are:- PROXY Pro P2P Edition: This edition enables direct peer-to-peer remote desktop access between computers. It includes the PROXY Pro Master, PROXY Pro Host, and the PROXY Pro Deployment Tool.
- PROXY Pro RAS Edition : This edition is an on-premises solution that adds the Web Console, allowing users to access, manage, and control host machines from a browser. It is tailored for remote support and collaboration, offering configurable service management tools, screen recording, and reporting features.
- PROXY Air: A hosted remote desktop service designed to eliminate the need for customers to manage an on-premises server.
Company history
Proxy Networks' technology was originally developed by Funk Software, a company known for creating one of the first remote desktop support solutions for the Windows 3.1 platform in the early 1990s.In 2005, Funk Software was acquired by Juniper Networks, a company that primarily focuses on network security.
In July 2006, with backing from de Anda Capital LLC, Proxy Networks Inc. was established to acquire the remote desktop software product line from Juniper Networks The proprietary software, later branded as "Proxy Pro," was already in use by numerous organizations, including Boeing Co., Fidelity Investments and the U.S. Secret Service.