# What does Rand use?

Rand (rand.org) shows public evidence of 23 tools, according to runsonwhat (last checked 2026-11-06).

- Industry: Non-profit Organization Management
- Size: 1,001–5,000 employees
- Based in: Santa Monica, United States
- Founded: 1946
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rand-corporation

## Edge & Hosting

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Amazon Web Services](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/aws) | Hosting & Cloud | Website code |  |
| [Amazon CloudFront](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cloudfront) | CDN & Edge | Custom domain, Website code |  |
| [CSC](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/csc-domains) | DNS | DNS records |  |

## Application

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Fonts](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-fonts) | Media & UI | Website code |  |

## Data & Observability

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Google Analytics](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ga) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Adobe Experience Platform Tags](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-launch) | Data Pipeline | Website code |  |
| [Adobe Experience Platform](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-experience-platform) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Adobe Analytics](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-analytics) | Analytics | Website code |  |
| [Chartbeat](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/chartbeat) | Analytics | Website code |  |

## Go-to-market

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Shopify](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/shopify) | Website & CMS | Custom domain | 2020-10 |
| [Adobe Audience Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-audience-manager) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Adobe Advertising](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-advertising) | Ads & Pixels | Website code |  |
| [Adobe Experience Manager](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe-aem) | Website & CMS | Website code |  |

## Company Ops

| Tool | Category | Evidence | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Microsoft 365](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/microsoft-365) | Workspace | DNS verification records, Email records |  |
| [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace) | Workspace | DNS verification records |  |
| [reCAPTCHA](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/recaptcha) | Security & Compliance | Website code |  |
| [SendGrid](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/sendgrid) | Email Delivery | Email records |  |
| [Atlassian](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/atlassian) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |
| [Amazon SES](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ses) | Email Delivery | DNS verification records |  |
| [Adobe](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe) | Collaboration | DNS verification records |  |
| [Jamf](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jamf) | Security & Compliance | DNS verification records |  |
| [Cisco Intersight](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cisco-intersight) | Dev Tools | DNS verification records |  |

## Recent changes at Rand

- 2026-11-06: started using again [Cisco Intersight](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cisco-intersight)
- 2026-11-06: started using again [Google Search Console](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/gsc)
- 2026-11-06: started using again [Atlassian](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/atlassian)
- 2026-11-06: started using again [Jamf](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/jamf)
- 2026-11-06: started using again [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace)
- 2026-11-06: started using again [Amazon SES](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ses)
- 2026-11-06: started using again [Adobe](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe)
- 2026-11-02: stopped using [Amazon SES](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/ses)
- 2026-11-02: stopped using [Adobe](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/adobe)
- 2026-11-02: stopped using [Atlassian](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/atlassian)
- 2026-11-02: stopped using [Cisco Intersight](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/cisco-intersight)
- 2026-11-02: stopped using [Google Workspace](https://www.runsonwhat.com/reverse/google-workspace)

## FAQ

### What tools does Rand use?

As of November 2026, runsonwhat has found 23 tools at Rand (rand.org) in public records. Edge & Hosting: Amazon Web Services, Amazon CloudFront and CSC. Application: Google Fonts. Data & Observability: Google Analytics, Adobe Experience Platform Tags and Adobe Experience Platform. Go-to-market: Shopify, Adobe Audience Manager and Adobe Advertising. Company Ops: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and reCAPTCHA. Last checked November 6, 2026.

### What cloud does Rand run on?

Rand uses Amazon Web Services for hosting and cloud infrastructure, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Amazon Web Services through Amazon Web Services code on rand.org. Amazon Web Services is used by 147,196 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What email provider does Rand use?

Rand uses Microsoft 365 for email and office software, alongside Google Workspace, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Microsoft 365 through a DNS verification record for Microsoft 365 and email records. Microsoft 365 is used by 727,722 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What analytics tools does Rand use?

Rand uses Google Analytics for analytics, alongside Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Analytics and Chartbeat, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Google Analytics through Google Analytics code on rand.org. Google Analytics is used by 905,454 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### What is Rand's website built with?

Rand uses Shopify for its website, alongside Adobe Experience Manager, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). runsonwhat found Shopify through a subdomain that points at Shopify, and Rand has used it since at least October 2020. Shopify is used by 61,190 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### How long has Rand used Shopify?

Rand has used Shopify since at least October 2020, going by the first public certificate of the rand.org subdomain that points at Shopify.

### Does Rand use Google Fonts?

Yes. runsonwhat found Google Fonts at Rand through Google Fonts code on rand.org. Google Fonts is a Media & UI tool used by 825,696 companies runsonwhat tracks.

### Has Rand changed tools recently?

Yes. On runsonwhat's rechecks, Rand started using Cisco Intersight, Google Search Console and Atlassian (latest on November 6, 2026) and stopped using Amazon SES, Adobe and Atlassian (latest on November 2, 2026). A change counts only between two checks of rand.org done the same way.

### Which companies have a tech stack similar to Rand's?

The companies with the stacks most like Rand's are Informa Connect, Watertown Daily Times, mint and AHM Insights, according to runsonwhat (November 2026). Each shares 5 to 8 tools with Rand, and rare tools count for more than common ones like Google Workspace, so the match reflects real stack choices.

### How does runsonwhat know what Rand uses?

runsonwhat reads public records only. Of the 23 tools at Rand, 11 were found through code on rand.org, 9 through DNS records, 2 through subdomains that point at the vendor and 1 through email records. A tool is listed only when a direct record backs it up; DNS is rechecked weekly and rand.org about monthly.


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Source: runsonwhat, https://www.runsonwhat.com/company/rand.org (updated November 2026). Counts are companies with direct public evidence of the tool (DNS records, certificates, website code, a real-browser crawl, subprocessor lists), so they are lower bounds. Methodology: https://www.runsonwhat.com/methodology.
