{
 "source": "Cledara SaaS Market Data",
 "page": "https://data.cledara.com/startups/united-states/houston",
 "updated": "2026-10-26",
 "publicationId": "d89ea1e6e6c042b91f4fd4d69537e9939804bbfa5c506388521638057b1d18e7",
 "contentModified": "2026-10-26T22:43:15.443Z",
 "exportVersion": 2,
 "observationThrough": "2026-10",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/",
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  "product",
  "category",
  "subcategory",
  "founded_year",
  "employee_range",
  "funding_range",
  "hq",
  "canonical_city",
  "canonical_region",
  "country_code",
  "city_id",
  "rank_change_12m_activity",
  "url",
  "global_spend_share_pct",
  "global_activity_rank",
  "observation_month",
  "ranking_basis",
  "description"
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   "description": "SSL.com is a platform for digital document and code signing. It securely stores certificates and signing keys in FIPS-compliant hardware appliances accessible via a web app or API. eSigner supports integration with services like DocuSign and Adobe Sign, providing globally trusted signatures and long-term validation for PDF documents."
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   "category": "Engineering & DevOps",
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   "description": "cPanel is a control panel designed for the web hosting industry."
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   "description": "OptiSigns is a digital signage platform that manages content across various display types, supporting multiple file formats and real-time updates."
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   "description": "Plesk is a web hosting control panel that simplifies website and server management. It offers a wide range of tools and features for managing web servers, websites, applications, email, and security settings from a centralized and user-friendly interface. Plesk aims to streamline website and server management tasks, improve efficiency, and enhance security for users."
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   "category": "Finance & Accounting",
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   "description": "WHMCS is a client management, billing, and support solution designed for web hosting businesses. It streamlines and automates various aspects of running a hosting business, including invoicing, provisioning, domain management, and customer support. "
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