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== History ==
== History ==
ClearCenter was founded by Michael Proper in 2009.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://utahvalleybusinessblog.com/2008/michael-proper-launches-centralpointe-with-world-class-team/|title=Michael Proper Launches ClearCenter With World Class Team|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=by Cary Snowden {{!}} Dec 2, 2008 {{!}} Business News, Utah Valley Business|access-date=}}</ref> Before founding ClearCenter, Michael Proper founded another company in 2000 named DirectPointe which helped to create and grow the [[managed service provider|Managed Service Provider]] sector and was included in the top-100 [[Managed service provider|Managed Service Providers]] (MSP's) in 2007 and 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mspmentor.net/msp-mentor/mspmentor-100-ranked-1-100|title=MSPmentor 100: Ranked 1 to 100|last=|first=|date=|website=MSPmentor 100: Ranked 1 to 100|publisher=Joe Panettieri {{!}} MSPmentor|access-date=}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.techrockies.com/interview-with-michael-proper-directpointe/s-0014782.html|title=Interview with Michael Proper, DirectPointe {{!}} Techrockies.com|website=www.techrockies.com|access-date=2016-06-13}}</ref>
ClearCenter was founded by Michael Proper and Peter Baldwin in 2009.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://utahvalleybusinessblog.com/2008/michael-proper-launches-centralpointe-with-world-class-team/|title=Michael Proper Launches ClearCenter With World Class Team|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=by Cary Snowden {{!}} Dec 2, 2008 {{!}} Business News, Utah Valley Business|access-date=}}</ref> Before founding ClearCenter, Michael Proper founded another company in 2000 named DirectPointe which helped to create and grow the [[managed service provider|Managed Service Provider]] sector and was included in the top-100 [[Managed service provider|Managed Service Providers]] (MSP's) in 2007 and 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mspmentor.net/msp-mentor/mspmentor-100-ranked-1-100|title=MSPmentor 100: Ranked 1 to 100|last=|first=|date=|website=MSPmentor 100: Ranked 1 to 100|publisher=Joe Panettieri {{!}} MSPmentor|access-date=}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.techrockies.com/interview-with-michael-proper-directpointe/s-0014782.html|title=Interview with Michael Proper, DirectPointe {{!}} Techrockies.com|website=www.techrockies.com|access-date=2016-06-13}}</ref>


ClearCenter continued the evolution of what DirectPointe and the [[managed service provider|Managed Service Provider]] industry helped create by helping to guide the transformation of both on-premise and off-premise IT management and the new Hybrid Service Provider industry.
ClearCenter continued the evolution of what DirectPointe and the [[managed service provider|Managed Service Provider]] industry helped create by helping to guide the transformation of both on-premise and off-premise IT management and the new Hybrid Service Provider industry.
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=== ClearOS ===
=== ClearOS ===
[[ClearOS]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=clearos|title=DistroWatch - ClearOS Review|last=|first=|date=|website=DistroWatch - ClearOS Review|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref> is a an award winning [[Linux distribution]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.linuxvoice.com/issues/018/Linux-Voice-Issue-018.pdf|title=Linux Voice Server Distro Review - See Page 58|last=|first=|date=|website=Linux Voice Server Distro Review - See Page 58|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/diy-it-guy/diy-replace-windows-small-business-server-with-clearos/|title=DIY: Replace Windows Small Business Server with ClearOS|last=|first=|date=|website=DIY: Replace Windows Small Business Server with ClearOS If your small business or non-profit is looking for an inexpensive way to replace Windows Small Business Server, Jack Wallen says ClearOS should be your first choice. Find out what he likes so much about this open source, do-it-all server OS.|publisher=TechRepublic -|access-date=}}</ref>, based upon [[Red Hat Enterprise Linux]] and [[CentOS]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/diy-it-guy/diy-replace-windows-small-business-server-with-clearos/|title=DIY: Replace Windows Small Business Server with ClearOS - TechRepublic|publisher=}}</ref> The ClearOS Community offering is licensed and managed by ClearFoundation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://linuxbsdos.com/2010/04/16/clearos/|title=ClearOS {{!}} LinuxBSDos.com|website=linuxbsdos.com|access-date=2016-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=clearos|title=DistroWatch.com: ClearOS|last=DistroWatch|website=distrowatch.com|access-date=2016-06-13}}</ref> First launched in 2002 under the name of ClarkConnect,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.linux.com/learn/clearosthe-missing-link-lan-server|title=ClearOS,the Missing Link LAN Server|publisher=}}</ref> and changed to its present name in 2009 with the release of ClearOS 5.1 version on October 6, 2009. The current stable version is 7.2, and the beta version is 7.3.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/slideshows/the-5-best-linux-servers-for-small-business.html|title=Linux Servers for Small Business|website=www.smallbusinesscomputing.com|access-date=2016-06-13}}</ref> ClearOS is offered in two editions - Community and Professional. The Community edition is all free/open source software and free of cost. The Professional edition is a paid version which is offered with a one-time fee or monthly fee to ClearCenter's partners.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.linux.com/learn/clearosthe-missing-link-lan-server|title=ClearOS,the Missing Link LAN Server|website=Linux.com {{!}} The source for Linux information|access-date=2016-06-13}}</ref>
[[ClearOS]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=clearos|title=DistroWatch - ClearOS Review|last=|first=|date=|website=DistroWatch - ClearOS Review|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref> is a an award winning [[Linux distribution]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.linuxvoice.com/issues/018/Linux-Voice-Issue-018.pdf|title=Linux Voice Server Distro Review - See Page 58|last=|first=|date=|website=Linux Voice Server Distro Review - See Page 58|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/diy-it-guy/diy-replace-windows-small-business-server-with-clearos/|title=DIY: Replace Windows Small Business Server with ClearOS|last=|first=|date=|website=DIY: Replace Windows Small Business Server with ClearOS If your small business or non-profit is looking for an inexpensive way to replace Windows Small Business Server, Jack Wallen says ClearOS should be your first choice. Find out what he likes so much about this open source, do-it-all server OS.|publisher=TechRepublic -|access-date=}}</ref>, based upon [[Red Hat Enterprise Linux]] and [[CentOS]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/diy-it-guy/diy-replace-windows-small-business-server-with-clearos/|title=DIY: Replace Windows Small Business Server with ClearOS - TechRepublic|publisher=}}</ref> The ClearOS Community offering is licensed and managed by ClearFoundation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://linuxbsdos.com/2010/04/16/clearos/|title=ClearOS {{!}} LinuxBSDos.com|website=linuxbsdos.com|access-date=2016-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=clearos|title=DistroWatch.com: ClearOS|last=DistroWatch|website=distrowatch.com|access-date=2016-06-13}}</ref> First launched in 2002 under the name of ClarkConnect,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.linux.com/learn/clearosthe-missing-link-lan-server|title=ClearOS,the Missing Link LAN Server|publisher=}}</ref> and changed to its present name in 2009 with the release of ClearOS 5.1 version on October 6, 2009. The current stable version is 7.2, and the beta version is 7.3.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/slideshows/the-5-best-linux-servers-for-small-business.html|title=Linux Servers for Small Business|website=www.smallbusinesscomputing.com|access-date=2016-06-13}}</ref> ClearOS is offered in two editions - Community and Professional. The Community edition is all free/open source software and free of cost. The Professional edition is a paid version which is offered with a one-time fee or monthly fee to ClearCenter's partners.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.linux.com/learn/clearosthe-missing-link-lan-server|title=ClearOS,the Missing Link LAN Server|website=Linux.com {{!}} The source for Linux information|access-date=2016-06-13}}</ref>

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=== ClearBOX ===
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ClearCenter’s [[computer hardware]] server appliance lines are called ClearBOX's. The ClearBOX hybrid appliance is specifically designed for ClearOS and serves as an all-in-one IT solution.<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/clearcenter-releases-clearbox-100-hybrid-gateway-appliance-line-125131354.html|title=ClearCenter Releases ClearBOX 100 Hybrid Gateway Appliance Line|last=ClearCenter|website=www.prnewswire.com|access-date=2016-06-13}}</ref> ClearCenter also manages the development and support for ClearBOX, a hybrid appliance designed for ClearOS.<ref name="auto2"/>


=== ClearVM ===
=== ClearVM ===
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=== ClearCARE ===
=== ClearCARE ===
ClearCARE is the technical support center for ClearCenter which provides technical assistance for its products. The support service is provided on subscription basis in which the free-subscription users get basic support while paid users may gain access to advanced support.
ClearCARE is the technical support center for ClearCenter which provides technical assistance for its products. The support service is provided on subscription basis in which the free-subscription users get basic support while paid users may gain access to advanced support.

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=== ClearBOX ===
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ClearCenter’s [[computer hardware]] server appliance lines are called ClearBOX's. The ClearBOX hybrid appliance is specifically designed for ClearOS and serves as an all-in-one IT solution.<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/clearcenter-releases-clearbox-100-hybrid-gateway-appliance-line-125131354.html|title=ClearCenter Releases ClearBOX 100 Hybrid Gateway Appliance Line|last=ClearCenter|website=www.prnewswire.com|access-date=2016-06-13}}</ref> ClearCenter also manages the development and support for ClearBOX, a hybrid appliance designed for ClearOS.<ref name="auto2" />


=== ClearSDN ===
=== ClearSDN ===

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ClearCenter
Company typePrivate
IndustryHybrid IT
Founded2009
FounderMichael Proper, Peter Baldwin
Headquarters
New Zealand
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Michael Proper, Peter Baldwin, David Loper, Benjamin Chambers, Devin Johnson, Darryl Sokoloski
ProductsClearOS, ClearVM, ClearCARE, ClearBOX, ClearSDN, ClearAP
Websitehttps://www.clearcenter.com/

ClearCenter is headquartered in New Zealand, and has it's primary offices in Orem, Utah, along with product, support, research and development offices around the world, including Canada, Taiwan, China, Netherlands, UK and India that develop ClearCenter's Hybrid Products[1] for an emerging type of Managed Service Provider known as the Hybrid Service Provider.[2][3]

Many of ClearCenter’s products are based upon ClearFoundation’s ClearOS (an award winning open source software operating system).[4]

History

ClearCenter was founded by Michael Proper and Peter Baldwin in 2009.[5] Before founding ClearCenter, Michael Proper founded another company in 2000 named DirectPointe which helped to create and grow the Managed Service Provider sector and was included in the top-100 Managed Service Providers (MSP's) in 2007 and 2008.[6] [7]

ClearCenter continued the evolution of what DirectPointe and the Managed Service Provider industry helped create by helping to guide the transformation of both on-premise and off-premise IT management and the new Hybrid Service Provider industry.

ClearCenter currently has customers in 150+ countries.[8] ClearOS has already been deployed in over 335,000 environments in more than 155 countries.

Business Model

ClearCenter provides a Hybrid IT Operating Platform for Small Business & Distributed Enterprise, that is Simple, Secure & Affordable.

Further, ClearCenter intelligently integrate software, services and hardware by combining the server, network, gatewayifunctionsnto one directory along with cloud-based services and apps by leveraging open-source technologies through its web based interface named WebConfig. Presently, WebConfig integrates with CentOS (a linux distro based upon Red Hat Enterprise Linux) to form the current ClearOS, a server network and gateway for small and distributed enterprise environments.

Most of the products by ClearCenter are open source with a community version and free-to-use. The ClearCenter WebConfig and ClearSDN have fully developed APIs that are open to use for developers.[8]

Products

ClearOS

ClearOS[9] is a an award winning Linux distribution[10][11], based upon Red Hat Enterprise Linux and CentOS.[12] The ClearOS Community offering is licensed and managed by ClearFoundation.[13][14] First launched in 2002 under the name of ClarkConnect,[15] and changed to its present name in 2009 with the release of ClearOS 5.1 version on October 6, 2009. The current stable version is 7.2, and the beta version is 7.3.[16] ClearOS is offered in two editions - Community and Professional. The Community edition is all free/open source software and free of cost. The Professional edition is a paid version which is offered with a one-time fee or monthly fee to ClearCenter's partners.[17]

ClearVM

ClearCenter launched ClearVM in June, 2015. ClearVM is a virtual machine based upon Red Hat’s KVM technology, and is built on Witsbits concept which was earlier acquired by ClearCenter. [18] The ClearVM technology is currently fully patented in the United States.[19]

ClearCARE

ClearCARE is the technical support center for ClearCenter which provides technical assistance for its products. The support service is provided on subscription basis in which the free-subscription users get basic support while paid users may gain access to advanced support.

ClearBOX

ClearCenter’s computer hardware server appliance lines are called ClearBOX's. The ClearBOX hybrid appliance is specifically designed for ClearOS and serves as an all-in-one IT solution.[20] ClearCenter also manages the development and support for ClearBOX, a hybrid appliance designed for ClearOS.[20]

ClearSDN

ClearSDN (Service Delivery Network) is a load balanced network that distributes critical updates and services such as intrusion detection, content filtration, anti-virus, anti-spam, dynamic DNS, remote backup, remote security auditing, reporting and security tools for compliance and management tools for administration. The product was launched in February 2010, and is managed by ClearFoundation and works with ClearOS platform.[21]

ClearAP (new and not shipping)

ClearAP is a new type of Hybrid Controller which manages both ClearVM, ClearOS, ClearBOX and new ClearAP Wireless Access Point devices that allows ClearCenter Partners and partners customers to manage their IT devices intelligently regardless of being on-premises and or off-premise.

Partners

Global Partners

ClearCenter has many different types of partners including: [22]

  • Registered Partners [23] (ClearCenter Registered Partners play a key role for ClearCenter. A Registered Partner receives discounts, marketing resources and the ability to manage client accounts via it's VAR portal.)
  • Recommended Partners [24] (ClearCenter Recommended Partners are ClearCenter solution experts with proven experience in configuring, installing and managing ClearCenter solutions and are (in some approved cases) able to deliver partner based ClearCARE Support to other ClearCenter Partner and Customers.)
  • Regional Partners [25] (ClearCenter's Regional Partners are awarded primary status within a region to deploy ClearCenter products[26] and enroll other partners (in the case of Value Added Distributor (VAD) Partners), deploy ClearCenter solutions and support ClearCenter customers.)
  • Authorized Partners [27] (ClearCenter's Authorized Partners enjoy a unique opportunity to increase their brand awareness and customer retention deploying Hybrid IT.)

These ClearCenter Global Partners are a part of a community of recognized technology leaders and provide their customers with industry leading tools to deliver secure data and apps focused on an intelligent combination of server network and gateway functions. ClearCenter's Global Partners plan, deploy and manage ClearCenter solutions to increase profitability - for their business as well as their customer’s.

Along with deploying ClearCenter Products such as ClearVM, ClearOS many of ClearCenter's Partners re-sell ClearCenter's cloud-based services including remote backup, dynamic DNS, dynamic VPN and remote monitoring and management through its channel partners.[2]

ClearFoundation

ClearFoundation, a New Zealand based organization[28], maintains the source code and repositories for ClearOS. ClearFoundation centers its efforts around providing a growing community with the ability to use, develop and even contribute source to the ClearOS distribution. ClearFoundation has a community of over 105,000 members growing daily. Community members can earn recognition (badges) by participating in community projects, forums, and other tasks associated to ClearOS.[29]

Acquisitions

  • Point Clark Networks Limited (2009)[30]
  • Witsbits (2015)[31]

References

  1. ^ ClearCenter. "Products - ClearCenter". ClearCenter. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
  2. ^ a b Campbell, Scott. "ClearCenter Clears Path for Open-Source Services Platform". CRN. Retrieved 2016-06-13.
  3. ^ "USPTO is Driving Away Businesses to Countries Like New Zealand, US-based Multinationals Attack New Zealand With Imperialistic Patent Lobbying to Assimilate Policies | Techrights". Retrieved 2016-06-13.
  4. ^ "There's no place like home..." www.clearos.com. Retrieved 2016-06-13.
  5. ^ "Michael Proper Launches ClearCenter With World Class Team". by Cary Snowden | Dec 2, 2008 | Business News, Utah Valley Business.
  6. ^ "MSPmentor 100: Ranked 1 to 100". MSPmentor 100: Ranked 1 to 100. Joe Panettieri | MSPmentor.
  7. ^ "Interview with Michael Proper, DirectPointe | Techrockies.com". www.techrockies.com. Retrieved 2016-06-13.
  8. ^ a b "Michael Proper Launches ClearCenter With World Class Team | Utah Valley Business Blog". utahvalleybusinessblog.com. Retrieved 2016-06-13.
  9. ^ "DistroWatch - ClearOS Review". DistroWatch - ClearOS Review.
  10. ^ "Linux Voice Server Distro Review - See Page 58" (PDF). Linux Voice Server Distro Review - See Page 58.
  11. ^ "DIY: Replace Windows Small Business Server with ClearOS". DIY: Replace Windows Small Business Server with ClearOS If your small business or non-profit is looking for an inexpensive way to replace Windows Small Business Server, Jack Wallen says ClearOS should be your first choice. Find out what he likes so much about this open source, do-it-all server OS. TechRepublic -.
  12. ^ "DIY: Replace Windows Small Business Server with ClearOS - TechRepublic".
  13. ^ "ClearOS | LinuxBSDos.com". linuxbsdos.com. Retrieved 2016-06-13.
  14. ^ DistroWatch. "DistroWatch.com: ClearOS". distrowatch.com. Retrieved 2016-06-13.
  15. ^ "ClearOS,the Missing Link LAN Server".
  16. ^ "Linux Servers for Small Business". www.smallbusinesscomputing.com. Retrieved 2016-06-13.
  17. ^ "ClearOS,the Missing Link LAN Server". Linux.com | The source for Linux information. Retrieved 2016-06-13.
  18. ^ ClearCenter. "ClearCenter Launches ClearVM, Based On Recent Acquisition of Witsbits". ClearCenter. Retrieved 2016-06-20.
  19. ^ "Methods, devices, and systems for establishing, setting-up, and maintaining a virtual computer infrastructure US 20120297179 A1". Methods, devices, and systems for establishing, setting-up, and maintaining a virtual computer infrastructure US 20120297179 A1. Google Patent.
  20. ^ a b ClearCenter. "ClearCenter Releases ClearBOX 100 Hybrid Gateway Appliance Line". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2016-06-13.
  21. ^ "ClearCenter Unveils Global Network of Cloud-Based Services via ClearSDN". www.clearos.com. Retrieved 2016-06-20.
  22. ^ "ClearCenter Partner Types". ClearCenter Partner Types.
  23. ^ "ClearCenter Registered Partner". ClearCenter Registered Partner.
  24. ^ "ClearCenter Recommended Partner". ClearCenter Recommended Partner.
  25. ^ "ClearCenter Regional Partner". ClearCenter Regional Partner.
  26. ^ "ClearCenter Products". ClearCenter Website.
  27. ^ "ClearCenter Authorized Partner". ClearCenter Authorized Partner.
  28. ^ Schestowitz, Dr. Roy (06.21.11). "USPTO is Driving Away Businesses to Countries Like New Zealand, US-based Multinationals Attack New Zealand With Imperialistic Patent Lobbying to Assimilate Policies". http://techrights.org/. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); External link in |website= (help)
  29. ^ Stahie, Silviu. "CentOS-Based ClearOS 6.7.0 Community Edition Arrives with New Linux Kernel". softpedia. Retrieved 2016-06-20.
  30. ^ "ClearCenter | CrunchBase". www.crunchbase.com. Retrieved 2016-06-13.
  31. ^ "ClearCenter Acquires Witsbits". www.clearos.com. Retrieved 2016-06-13.
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