Rawstream

Rawstream provides web filtering and monitoring solutions designed to give IT departments visibility into cloud application usage and web activity across distributed endpoints. The company's platform addresses the challenge of "Shadow IT" - unauthorized applications and services that business users adopt without IT approval. Rawstream offers agents for multiple platforms including ChromeOS devices, managed Chrome browsers, and traditional endpoints, enabling organizations to monitor web traffic and application usage regardless of network location. The solution includes DNS filtering capabilities, both cloud-based and on-premise options, and provides reporting on website access and desktop application usage. Rawstream's approach focuses on providing visibility rather than strict control, allowing IT departments to understand what applications employees are using and identify potential security risks from unauthorized cloud services and file-sharing tools. The platform is designed to work across different network environments, including public WiFi hotspots, making it suitable for organizations with mobile workforces. Rawstream targets schools and businesses, particularly those adopting Google ecosystems and Chromebook deployments. The solution is CIPA compliant for educational institutions and provides web security monitoring for endpoints operating both on and off corporate networks. The platform helps IT teams track user behavior, monitor document sharing, and gain insights into application adoption patterns across the organization.