Komoku - Ownership and Business Overview

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Komoku Ownership

Who owns Komoku?

Komoku is owned by Microsoft. It was acquired on March 20, 2008.

Komoku Business Overview

Where is Komoku headquartered?

Komoku is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland.

What sector is Komoku in?

Komoku is a software company.

When was Komoku founded?

Komoku was founded in 2004.

Software M&A Summary in 2008

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Komoku, Inc.

6750 Alexander Bell Drive Suite 220,
Columbia, Maryland 21046
United States,
+1(443)283 7641
www.komoku.com

Komoku Inc., a provider of advanced rootkit security detection solutions. Microsoft expects to add Komoku’s functionality into upcoming versions of the Forefront line of enterprise security products and Windows Live OneCare, Microsoft’s all-in-one PC care solution. “Komoku has been a leader in the area of rootkit detection, doing work for ultra security-conscious customers such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Defense (DOD),” said Ryan Hamlin, general manager, Access and Security Division, Server and Tools Business at Microsoft. “Komoku’s cutting-edge expertise and technology will benefit our customers by adding to the robust protection of our anti-malware solutions and help maintain our leading position in anti-malware research and development.”


Company Summary

SECTOR

Software

Established

2004

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