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Infoblox, Inc.
Company typePrivate
NYSE: BLOX
(2012–2016)
IndustryComputer networking, cybersecurity, IT automation
Founded1999; 26 years ago (1999) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
FounderStuart Bailey[1]
HeadquartersSanta Clara, California, U.S.
Key people
Scott Harrell
(President & CEO)
ProductsUniversal DDI Product Suite,[2] NIOS (Network Identity Operating System),[3] Infoblox Threat Defense[4]
Owners
Number of employees
2600+ (2025)
Websitewww.infoblox.com

Infoblox, is a privately held cloud networking and security[5] solutions company based in California's Silicon Valley. The company focuses on DDI, the integration of DNS, DHCP, and IPAM into a unified service.[6] They also provide cybersecurity solutions that incorporate DNS-layer cyber threat intelligence,[7] machine learning analytics and automation tools for protection against malware, phishing, ransomware, DNS-based data exfiltration, and other cyber threats across hybrid cloud, multicloud, and on-premises environments.[8]

History

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Infoblox was founded in 1999 in Chicago, Illinois, by University of Illinois student Stuart Bailey.[9] The company moved to Santa Clara, California, in 2003.[10]

In 2005, Infoblox launched SilverBox, an early nonstop DNS and DHCP appliance solution.

In 2007, Infoblox acquired French startup lpanto, which led to the development of IPAM Win Connect appliances.[11] In 2010, Infoblox acquired Net Cordia which provided technologies for network task automation.[12] Later in the same year, the company integrated Infoblox IP address management technology with Net Cordia's network configuration and change management technologies.[13]

In 2012, Infoblox completed its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol BLOX.[14]

In 2013, Infoblox released Tapestry, an open source tool designed to run on OpenFlow devices that collects data on network complexity.[15] The tool was developed by Stu Bailey (Infoblox CTO at the time) and Professor Robert Grossman of the University of Chicago.[16]

In February 2016, the company acquired IID, a cyber threat intelligence provider[17] for $45 million.[18] On September 19, 2016, Vista Equity Partners announced intent to purchase Infoblox for approximately $1.6 billion. The acquisition was finalized in November 2016, and Infoblox was thereby delisted from the NYSE.[19]

In June 2017, Infoblox announced an expansion to its office in Tacoma, Washington, which focuses on cybersecurity research, threat intelligence and engineering.[20]

In 2019 Infoblox acquired SnapRoute and their Cloud-Native Network Operating System (CN-NOS).[21] The acquisition helped complete Infoblox's secure access service edge offerings, breaking into the SASE market.[22] In December 2019, Infoblox was included in the list for the Top 25 Cybersecurity Companies of 2019 by The Software Report.[23]

On September 8, 2020, Infoblox announced a significant investment from Warburg Pincus.[24] After necessary approvals, the investment closed on December 1, 2020, with Vista Equity Partners and Warburg Pincus holding 50% ownership in Infoblox.[25]

On January 11, 2023, Infoblox appointed Scott Harrell as CEO and President.[26]

Financial results

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Infoblox received $80 million in five rounds of financing (2000, 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2005). The company's main investor was Sequoia Capital. The company had their initial public offering on April 20, 2012. Shares were listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BLOX.[9] The stock price advanced 40 percent in the first day of trading.[10] After adding 250 employees that year, Infoblox moved to Santa Clara.[27] Earnings leading up through Q4 2013 showed financial as well as physical growth. Total net revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013 was $63.1 million, an increase of 40 percent on a year-over-year basis. Total net revenue for fiscal 2013 was a record $225.0 million, an increase of 33 percent compared with the total net revenue of $169.2 million in fiscal 2012.

First quarter results for 2014 fell short of expectations, showing a drop share price.[28]

By 2015, the Infoblox market share in DDI jumped to 49.9 percent in 2015 from 46.7 percent in 2014, and the overall DDI market grew 18.3 percent in the same period to $533 million. No other competitor had a market share greater than 15 percent.

As a private company, Infoblox does not publicly disclose detailed financials. However, according to a 2023 report from PitchBook, the company generates over $400 million in annual recurring revenue and serves more than 12,000 customers globally, including 70% of the Fortune 500.

Products and research

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Products

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Infoblox provides a suite of networking and security solutions, primarily centered on DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM) and DNS security.[29]

  • Infoblox Universal DDI Product Suite, which consists of Infoblox Universal DDI Management, Infoblox Universal Asset Insights, and NIOS-X as a Service[30]
  • NIOS (Network Identity Operating System) used to deploy and manage DNS, DHCP, and IPAM services[31]
  • Infoblox Threat Defense security software that analyzes DNS traffic for indicators of compromise[4]

Threat Research

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Infoblox produces original cyber threat intelligence by analyzing DNS analytics to uncover previously undocumented threat actors and infrastructure.[32]

Partnerships

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In June 2025, Infoblox and Google Cloud announced a partnership integrating Universal DDI with Google Cloud WAN. The collaboration focuses on integrating Infoblox's DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (DDI) services with Google Cloud's infrastructure.[38]

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References

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  2. ^ Duncan Riley (September 25, 2024). "Infoblox launches Universal DDI Suite to simplify multicloud network management". SiliconANGLE. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
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  9. ^ a b "Form S-1 (Amended) Registration of Securities". US Securities and Exchange Commission. October 1, 2012. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
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  12. ^ "Infoblox Acquires Netcordia,” InformationWeek, May 5, 2010, retrieved 10/14/13.
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  15. ^ Paul Venezia (September 25, 2013). "Infoblox shows off the promise of OpenFlow". InfoWorld. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
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  25. ^ "Fitch Downgrades Infoblox to 'B-' from 'B' on Vista Stake Sale; Outlook Stable". Fitch Ratings. September 28, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
  26. ^ Infoblox (January 11, 2023). "Infoblox Appoints Scott Harrell to CEO". Infoblox website. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  27. ^ "Bay Area commercial real estate boom on track for record year,” Beyond Marin, November 18, 2013 Archived November 22, 2013, at the Wayback Machine, retrieved 11/27/13.
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  31. ^ Geert Van Der Klugt (January 31, 2022). "Infoblox launches Network Identity Operating System (NIOS) 8.6.1". Techzine. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
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  37. ^ Krista Case (July 29, 2024). "Infoblox Uncovers Web of Chinese Cybercrime". Futurum. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  38. ^ Denise Dubie (April 10, 2025). "Infoblox, Google Cloud partner to protect hybrid and multicloud enterprise resources". Network World. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
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