CloudShare provides a solution that allows customers to instantly create and share cloud-based copies of their existing IT environments for uses like sales, training, and technical support. In under a minute, customers can generate virtual machine instances that end users can access through a customized mini-site for the specific IT environment. CloudShare offers centralized management and detailed analytics on usage without requiring any on-premise software or infrastructure for customers or end users. The company was founded in 2007 and is backed by prominent venture capital firms with a focus on providing an innovative solution to the ongoing challenge of delivering IT environments on demand.