Pure Software
Software testing tools developer
Last updated August 25, 2026
Overview
Pure Software was founded by Reed Hastings in 1991, developing software testing tools. It later merged with Atria Software to form Pure Atria, and was eventually acquired by Rational Software.
Products and positioning
Product categories. Purify · PureCoverage
Flagship businesses
- Purify
Leadership
| Name | Title | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Reed Hastings | Founder & CEOformer | 1991–1997 |
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