Island
Island is a company recognized for its innovative Enterprise Browser, which integrates security, IT, and network controls, and has been adopted by major global enterprises.
Services
Island offers solutions for SaaS and Web Apps, BYOD Workforce, 3rd Party Contractors, VDI Reduction, and Zero Trust. Their key product, The Enterprise Browser, integrates security, IT, network controls, data protections, and app access into the browsing experience, providing a comprehensive and secure environment for enterprise operations. The Browser manages security features including native browser isolation, automatic phishing protection, and web filtering. Additionally, it allows centralized management through the Island management console and supports custom browser automations without requiring source code changes.
Products
Island's flagship product is The Enterprise Browser, built on Chromium for compatibility with modern web standards. This browser extends traditional functionalities to include granular last-mile controls for data protection, web app activity logging while anonymizing personal app usage, and support for IE Legacy Mode for older web applications. It's deployable on any device, managed or unmanaged, and includes productivity features like a smart clipboard manager and personalized home screen shortcuts. The Enterprise Browser also offers capabilities similar to VDI but with a better user experience and lower costs.
Customers
Island's Enterprise Browser is utilized by several major clients, evidencing its wide applicability and effectiveness. A major hotel chain with over 8,700 hotels in 140 countries, a leading US bank with over $2 trillion in annual deposits, and a top global airline with 200 million yearly passengers rely on its services. Notably, a global pharmaceutical company was able to eliminate 94% of contractor VDI costs using this Browser, while a national retailer achieved an 80% faster point-of-sale system launch, saving 40 seconds on each launch.
Funding
Island secured $175 million in growth funding, doubling its valuation to $3 billion. This funding was led by notable investors including Coatue and Sequoia. This significant financial support underscores investor confidence in Island's future growth and innovation in the enterprise browser market.
Recognition and Awards
Island has been recognized across various prestigious platforms for its innovation and impact. The company was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies 2023 and one of America’s best startup employers in 2023. It also received recognition as a 2023 Customers’ Choice for Security Service Edge on Gartner Peer Insights™ and was listed in Fortune Magazine’s Cyber 60 for 2024. These accolades highlight Island's role as a key player in the cybersecurity and enterprise solutions industry.