Neverware

Neverware is an American technology company that builds an operating system, called CloudReady, intended to make computers faster, more secure, and more manageable.

Neverware
Technology, Virtualization
IndustryEducation Technology Enterprise IT software
FoundedNew York, USA (January 2011 (2011-01))
FounderJonathan Hefter
Headquarters
Manhattan
,
USA
Websitewww.neverware.com

The company launched CloudReady in February 2015. CloudReady is built on Google's open-source operating system Chromium. Neverware customizes CloudReady so it can be installed and used on PC and Macintosh hardware up to 13 years old, making them behave more like a Chromebook.[1]

Although the company began with an exclusive focus on the US K-12 education sector, it announced in October 2017 its intention to use its Series B funding from Google to further expand into the enterprise market.[2]

History
Jonathan Hefter

Jonathan Hefter began developing Neverware’s core technology in 2009[3] after graduating from Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania.[4] In May 2010, Dogpatch Labs invited Hefter to work out of their Manhattan incubator,[5] and in early 2011 Neverware officially formed, moved to General Assembly’s Manhattan location,[6] and began operations. Hefter remains at Neverware as Chairman.[7]

After a successful pilot program,[3] Neverware launched in January 2013,[8] rolling out its first service, called PCReady, around New York City. Its second product, CloudReady, was released at the 2015 TCEA conference in Texas, indicating a broader national reach on the part of the company.

In October of 2017, Neverware announced that Google would lead its Series B round of investment as a strategic partner and investor.[9]

In March of 2018, Neverware announced it would acquire Flint Innovations, the UK-based company behind Flint OS, another offshoot of Chromium OS.[10]

Technology

Neverware’s first product, branded PCReady, used their proprietary server computer, called a Juicebox,[11] which generated thin clients – a special kind of virtual machine.[3] The Juicebox, which was installed locally, handled all processing and computing tasks and relegated only simple display and input tasks to the user’s machine.[3]

Neverware's second product, CloudReady, is built on Google's open-source Chromium and allows schools, businesses, and consumers to convert their existing hardware to the Google Chrome ecosystem. CloudReady is packaged in three ‘editions’: Enterprise, Education, and Home. The Home Edition of CloudReady is free.[12]

CloudReady attempts to differentiate itself by enabling machines running the OS to be managed alongside Chromebooks in the Google Admin console, support being provided for more than 350 certified computer models for up to 13 years, and mass deployment to many devices being possible through a variety of tools. This aims to allow school districts and enterprise IT administrators control and security features in addition to providing an alternative to surplussing existing machines.[13]

Financing

Neverware is backed by a variety of technology and venture capital firms. Investors include Google, Khosla Ventures, Upfront Ventures, Thrive Capital, General Catalyst Partners, Collaborative Fund, OurCrowd, Mark Suster and Nihal Mehta.[4][8] Rethink Education became a major investor in Neverware in October 2014.[14]

Recognition

Neverware has received media attention for its investment from Google[15], young founder,[16] noteworthy cause,[17] and projected viability.[6] It has also attracted interest for its potential for reducing Ewaste by extending the lifespan of aging hardware.[18] Neverware has appeared in the Wall Street Journal[19], the Boston Globe[20], the Guardian[21], Forbes.com,[22] The New York Times,[23] TechCrunch,[8] The Verge,[3] Engadget,[24] and The MIT Technology Review[25]. Neverware has also been repeatedly recognized as being a great place to work by organizations such as Crain’s New York, Built in NYC, Business Intelligence Group, and Great Place to Work.[26]

gollark: Wow, that would be enough memory for something like two Chrome tabs!
gollark: Oddly enough my laptop doesn't seem to have an IPv6 public address, but my servers *do*.
gollark: British Telecom.
gollark: My phone supports it and osmarks.tk supports it.
gollark: Well, osmarks.tk supports it.

References
  1. "Neverware launches cloud-based operating system".
  2. "Neverware Launches Series B Funding Round to Fuel Enterprise Expansion of CloudReady".
  3. Popper, Ben (2012-12-11). "Neverware hopes to save cash-strapped schools millions by making old PCs run like new". The Verge. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  4. Shontell, Alyson (2012-12-12). "An Admirable New Startup, Neverware, Has Raised $1 Million To Try And Save Schools A Lot Of Money". Business Insider. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  5. "Neverware Means Never Buying a Computer Again". The New York Observer. 2011-01-20. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  6. Shontell, Alyson (2011-06-07). "The 25 Hot New York City Startups You Need To Watch". Business Insider. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  7. https://www.neverware.com/about#meet-the-team
  8. Crook, Jordan (2013-05-20). "Neverware Raises $1M To Keep Schools' Computers Quick Like Lightning". Tech Crunch. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  9. "Neverware Launches Series B Funding Round to Fuel Enterprise Expansion of CloudReady".
  10. "Neverware to Acquire Flint Innovations, Creators of Flint OS".
  11. Watters, Audrey (2011-01-29). "Neverware Breathes New Life Into Schools' Aging Computers". readwrite. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  12. "CloudReady Pricing".
  13. "Cloudy with a Chance of (Great) Performance: Neverware Heads to the Cloud".
  14. "Crunchbase - Rethink Education".
  15. "Google invests in Neverware, a startup that's turning dead PCs into Chromebooks". Oct 11, 2017.
  16. Cannon, Lauren (May 2011). "CEO Passions: Volunteer Firefighting". Inc. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
  17. Shontell, Alyson (2011-09-02). "Hey Young, Hot New Yorkers: Why Aren't You Building Useful Businesses?". Business Insider. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  18. Kalan, Jonathan (2013-07-17). "Juicebox: Squeezing new life into old computers". BBC Future. Archived from the original on 25 July 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
  19. "Revive Your Old Laptop Without Spending a Dime". The Wall Street Journal.
  20. "If you have Windows 7 on your computer, read this". The Boston Globe.
  21. "I'm still on Windows 7 – what should I do?". The Guardian.
  22. "Up-and-Comers". Forbes. 2012-04-04. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
  23. Lipinski, Jed (2013-03-30). "We're One Big team, So Run Those Stairs". The New York Times. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
  24. Hollister, Sean (2011-01-24). "Neverware's Juicebox 100 squeezes new life into aging school computers (video)". Engadget. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
  25. Dickinson, Boonsri (2011-01-27). "Making Old Computers Feel Brand New". MIT Technology Review. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
  26. "Neverware Accolades".
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