# Automox

> Automox is a cloud-native IT automation and endpoint management company that helps organizations patch, configure, and secure Windows, macOS, and Linux devices from a single platform. Founded in 2015 in Boulder, Colorado, its agent-based, server-free approach automates patch management and vulnerability remediation across distributed fleets, and its Otto generative-AI assistant lets IT teams build automation scripts (Worklets) in plain language. The company serves more than 1,500 customers across 30-plus countries and has raised roughly $154 million, including a $110 million Series C led by Insight Partners in 2021.

- **Founded:** 2015
- **Headquarters:** Boulder, Colorado, United States
- **Founders:** Jay Prassl (Co-founder & former CEO), Mark Manes (Co-founder & CTO)
- **Team size:** Approximately 220-235 employees
- **Products:** Patch Management Automation, Otto AI, Worklets, FixNow, Software Deployment & Remote Control
- **Notable:** Raised ~$154M total, including a $110M Series C led by Insight Partners (2021), Named Endpoint Security Solution Provider of the Year at the 2022 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards, Recognized as a G2 leader in patch management with awards for Easiest Setup and Highest User Adoption

## Products & services

- **Patch Management Automation** — Cloud-native, agent-based automated patching for Windows, macOS and Linux operating systems plus 580+ third-party software titles, run on customizable policies and schedules.
- **Otto AI** — Generative-AI assistant that lets IT professionals describe a task in plain English and instantly generate automation scripts (Worklets) for patching, configuring and managing endpoints.
- **Worklets** — Library of hundreds of pre-built, reusable automation scripts that let IT teams enforce configuration, remediate issues and deploy software across fleets.
- **FixNow** — On-demand remediation feature that runs commands from the Worklet catalog across up to 500 devices at a time with near real-time feedback for rapid testing and troubleshooting.
- **Software Deployment & Remote Control** — Remote software deployment plus remote access and control (via a Splashtop integration) for troubleshooting macOS and Windows endpoints from anywhere.
- **Dashboards & Device Insights** — Single-pane dashboard with device attribute data, role-based reporting and real-time visibility into endpoint and vulnerability posture.

## Achievements

- Raised ~$154M total, including a $110M Series C led by Insight Partners (2021)
- Named Endpoint Security Solution Provider of the Year at the 2022 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards
- Recognized as a G2 leader in patch management with awards for Easiest Setup and Highest User Adoption
- TrustRadius 2025 Buyer's Choice Award recipient
- SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3 compliant
- Grew to 1,500+ customers and 1.25M+ managed endpoints across 30+ countries
- Appointed CrowdStrike co-founder Dmitri Alperovitch as Executive Chair of the board

## Latest updates

- **2025-10** — Partnered with Splashtop to deliver secure, reliable remote control for IT teams.
- **2025-09** — Launched custom end-user notifications and branding, letting IT teams tailor on-device messaging.
- **2025-05** — Justin Talerico, previously CMO, named CEO as the company pushed its autonomous endpoint management strategy.
- **2024-01** — Expanded third-party patch catalog past 550 supported software titles.
- **2023-07** — Launched Otto, a generative-AI assistant for building IT automation from plain-English prompts.

## Links

- Website: https://automox.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/automox
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/Automox
- GitHub: https://github.com/AutomoxCommunity
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOtnKv10GTD2OdKOY9iYaRQ
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patchautomox/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/automox/

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Last updated: 2026-07-22