DigiCert buys DNS Made Easy

DigiCert, a Lehi-based provider of digital security products, has acquired DNS Made Easy, a global provider of enterprise-grade managed domain name system (DNS) services. The Reston, Virginia-based company owns the DNS service brand Constellix.

DigiCert was backed by equity firms Clearlake Capital Group LP, Crosspoint Capital Partners LP and TA Associates in the acquisition. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.{mprestriction ids="1,3"}

“The integration of DigiCert and DNS Made Easy adds value to customers,” said Greg Clark, managing partner at Crosspoint Capital Partners and chairman of DigiCert’s board of directors. “In addition to providing excellent DNS services, this combination enhances the security of certificate validation and enables the automation of future validations, paving the way for automated certificate lifecycle management. This strategic acquisition showcases our commitment, in partnership with Clearlake, TA and the DigiCert team, to drive growth and expand DigiCert’s product offering.”

“DNS Made Easy is thrilled to join forces with DigiCert,” said DNS Made Easy CEO Steven Job. “We have established a strong global network with industry-leading uptime, reliability and web load times. We’re excited about the scale of DigiCert’s operations, including its vast partner network, to help more companies of all sizes, including the world’s leading brands, experience a solution that improves their web operations and security.”{/mprestriction}