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NinjaOne automates the hardest parts of IT, empowering more than 20,000 IT teams. By providing deep insights into endpoints, robust security measures, and centralized control, NinjaOne boosts efficiency while safeguarding sensitive data and cutting IT expenses. This comprehensive platform offers a versatile toolkit for managing and securing endpoints, including patch management, mobile device oversight, software distribution, remote support, backup solutions, and more, thanks to its extensive IT and security integrations.

ManageEngine Endpoint Central is a unified endpoint management and security platform designed for IT teams managing diverse and distributed device environments eliminating the need for multiple disconnected products for patching, remote access, mobile management, and security. The platform supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and Chrome OS. Automated patch deployment covers OS and 1,000+ third-party applications with scheduling, testing, rollback, and compliance reporting. Software can be deployed, updated, or removed across thousands of endpoints simultaneously. OS imaging workflows provision new devices quickly, while continuous asset inventory supports license compliance and audit readiness. Security capabilities are built directly into the platform. Vulnerability assessment identifies and prioritizes endpoint weaknesses by severity. Application control prevents unauthorized software execution. Device control governs USB and peripheral access. Endpoint privilege management removes unnecessary admin rights. EDR delivers behavioral threat detection and incident response, while NGAV blocks malware, ransomware, and zero-day threats. BitLocker and FileVault encryption enforces disk protection across Windows and macOS. Built-in remote desktop allows technicians to connect instantly without third-party software. Integrated MDM covers iOS and Android enrollment, app management, and remote wipe for corporate and BYOD environments. DEX monitoring gives IT teams real-time visibility into device performance enabling proactive issue resolution before productivity is impacted. Available as cloud or on-premises across Free, Professional, Enterprise, UEM, and Security editions.

JDisc Discovery is a powerful IT asset management and network discovery tool, designed to provide organizations with clear, real-time insights into their entire IT environment. By automatically scanning the network, it identifies and catalogs devices, from physical servers and workstations to virtual machines and network appliances, giving users a detailed inventory of their assets. The tool captures essential data such as hardware specifications, installed software, system configurations, and interdependencies among devices. A key advantage of JDisc Discovery is its agentless architecture. Rather than requiring installation on each device, it uses multiple protocols (like SNMP, SSH, WMI) to gather information, ensuring quick deployment and compatibility across various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Unix. This makes it ideal for diverse and dynamic IT ecosystems, enabling efficient and non-intrusive data collection.

Serviceaide is an intuitive service management solution which can be implemented within weeks and not months. You will see a real ROI with low administration costs and rapid implementation. Flexible platform that can be used on-premises or in the cloud. Serviceaide is built on ITIL best practice and has all the components that your team requires. You can select the environment that suits your technology, infrastructure, and compliance needs. Serviceaide is a comprehensive and affordable solution that provides IT staff the tools they need to manage everything, from tickets to incident, change, and asset management. Serviceaide features a virtual agent, self service portals, and AI-based functions to support analyst and user productivity. Automate processes in technical workflows, business processes and services to increase business agility.

Auvik Network Management is a network management and monitoring software designed to empower IT professionals with deep visibility, automation, and control over their network infrastructure. This innovative platform is trusted by businesses of all sizes to streamline network operations, enhance security, and optimize performance. One of Auvik's standout features is its real-time network mapping and discovery capabilities. It automatically generates interactive, visual maps of your network topology, allowing you to easily identify devices, connections, and potential bottlenecks. This invaluable insight helps in planning and optimizing network architecture for maximum efficiency.

AssetSonar is a comprehensive IT asset management platform that provides real-time visibility into your entire digital infrastructure. Track and optimize hardware, software, and license management to reduce risks, control IT spend, and improve compliance. AssetSonar is an IT asset management and IT service management platform that provides real-time visibility across your entire digital infrastructure. With native ITSM capabilities, AssetSonar helps track and optimize hardware, software, licenses, and service workflows, reducing risks, controlling IT expenditures, and enhancing compliance. The platform features real-time asset context via its IT Graph, which links tickets, assets, software, and users, enabling faster issue resolution and improved decision-making. With integrated patch management, software governance, and automated workflows, AssetSonar streamlines IT operations, enhances service delivery, and supports more efficient offboarding processes.

Iru AI reimagines enterprise security and IT management with a unified, AI-driven platform that eliminates tool fragmentation and operational overhead. At its core is the Iru Context Model, a dynamic intelligence layer that connects identity, endpoint, and compliance management into one cohesive ecosystem. The platform offers passwordless authentication, device-bound access policies, and real-time vulnerability detection—creating a trust fabric that safeguards every user and device. Iru’s endpoint suite integrates management, detection, and response capabilities across Apple, Windows, and Android environments for holistic protection. Its Compliance Automation engine continuously maps and updates controls, ensuring organizations remain audit-ready while accelerating deal cycles. By merging automation with contextual intelligence, Iru empowers IT and security teams to make faster, smarter decisions. Companies gain a consolidated view of their infrastructure, reducing zero-day exploit risks and boosting productivity across teams. With a 4.75/5 G2 rating and adoption by thousands of high-growth enterprises, Iru delivers a future-ready foundation for secure, intelligent business operations.

NetCrunch is commercial, self-hosted, agentless network and IT infrastructure monitoring software for Windows Server. It monitors network devices, servers, virtualization platforms, cloud services, applications, websites, logs, telemetry, and network traffic across distributed environments. NetCrunch supports 680+ monitoring targets and provides 270+ ready-to-use Monitoring Packs for devices, applications, and operating systems. Policy-based monitoring automatically applies monitoring settings, Monitoring Packs, thresholds, and alerts to matching devices and systems. Licensing is based on monitored nodes and network interfaces rather than individual sensors, checks, or metrics. NetCrunch provides real-time dashboards and automatic Layer 2 and routing topology maps for visibility into network status and performance. Network traffic analysis supports NetFlow, sFlow, IPFIX, and other flow technologies. Its alerting system supports event correlation, dependency-aware suppression, predictive thresholds, escalation, and 40+ automated response actions, including scripts, notifications, API calls, and integrations with external systems. Distributed Monitoring Probes extend monitoring to remote and isolated locations. NetCrunch also provides a REST API for integration and automation with external IT management, service management, and operational systems. NetCrunch is self-hosted on Windows Server and can monitor on-premises, air-gapped, cloud, and hybrid IT environments.

Rippling streamlines HR, payroll, IT, and spend management for global businesses. Effortlessly manage the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring to benefits administration to performance. Automate HR tasks, simplify approvals, and ensure compliance. Manage devices, software access, and compliance monitoring all from one dashboard. Enjoy timely payroll, expense management, and dynamic financial policies, empowering you to save time, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency in your business. Experience the power of unified management with Rippling today.

Freshservice is the right choice if you are looking for an IT service desk solution with simplicity. Freshservice is an easy-to-use ITIL service desk from Freshworks that helps businesses modernize IT and other business functions without the complexity and cost. Freshservice provides everything teams need to manage proactive IT services, including asset management, ticketing, configuration management, enhanced impact analysis, robust incident management functions, and more.