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Nerdio
Nerdio builds software that automates and simplifies the deployment, management, and cost optimization of Microsoft cloud technologies - Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Microsoft 365, and Intune. Born as an internal tool at a Chicago managed service provider, Nerdio spun out in 2020 and now serves over 23,000 customers worldwide through two flagship products: Nerdio Manager for Enterprise and Nerdio Manager for MSP. In March 2025 it raised $500 million from General Atlantic at a $1 billion+ valuation.
ControlUp
ControlUp is a digital employee experience (DEX) and autonomous endpoint management platform that helps IT teams see, score, and fix problems on every desktop, virtual session, and SaaS app before users start filing tickets. Born in Israel in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, it serves more than 2,000 enterprise customers and was named a Leader in the inaugural 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for DEX Tools.