Together we are making Windows environments safer and more secure.

Creating positive work experiences has never been more important. With the rise of hybrid and remote work, IT has transformed from a cost center to a strategic business leader and productivity enabler. 1E combines advanced remediation, security, and compliance with endpoint support, service desk automation, and full system visibility to empower IT teams. The 1E Platform improves employee experiences with lower costs, heightened security, and less friction.

Armature Systems combines their years of cross-functional experience in Security, Automation, Networking, and Wireless. They deliver secure, reliable, fast, and scalable networks. They specialize in helping our customers deliver secure services and applications on their campus networks, data centers, and cloud infrastructures.

Carahsoft Technology Corp. is The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider^™, supporting Public Sector organizations across Federal, State and Local Government agencies and Education and Healthcare markets. As the Master Government Aggregator^® for our vendor partners, we deliver solutions for Cybersecurity, MultiCloud, DevSecOps, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Open Source, Customer Experience and more. Working with resellers, systems integrators and consultants, our sales and marketing teams provide industry leading IT products, services and training through hundreds of contracts.

Founded in 2004, Carahsoft is headquartered in Reston, Virginia and employs more than 2,000 professionals dedicated to serving our public sector customers and partners.

Datasec is a corporation with international presence since 1987, pioneer in information technology (IT) security, assurance and governance. Accompanying the evolution of IT management techniques, internal control and risk mitigation for organizations, they currently provide software solutions, training and consulting for: Implementing best practices for IT management and governance based on widely acknowledged international standards such as COBIT, ISO 27001, ITIL and others. Implementing modern Control and Risk Assessment practices (COSO, Enterprise Risk Management, etc.). Information assurance and security through internal and external auditing and self-assessments.

Microsoft for Startups is a global program dedicated to helping startups with Microsoft-based technologies scale. Each year, Microsoft selects 200 startups to be part of their program with a rigorous selection process. 

To be accepted, startups have to meet the following criteria: 

• B2B or B2B2C focused (includes education, public sector, non-profits, and other organizational customers) 
• In market with current customers (paid or unpaid) 
• Externally funded, at Seed, A, B, or C stage or validated equivalent 
• Committed to working deeply with Microsoft to build their product and reach customers 
• Less than seven years old with less than $25M ARR 

NextSTOP is focused on delivering Digital Transformations for Small and Medium sized Businesses, via Strategy, Technology, Operations and Process optimization, utilizing their Digital PathfinderTM Model. They focus on four SMB Industries, from Startups to companies with $50+M in ARR: Financial Services: Asset Managers – Hedge Funds, Family Offices, Private Equity. Medical & Health Services: Physicians, Psychiatrists, Psychologists. Professional Services: Legal, Accounting, Actuarial, Consulting. Engineering Services: Architects, Building Management, Construction Management.

ThunderCat Technology is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that delivers technology services and solutions to government organizations, educational institutions, and commercial companies. Specifically, ThunderCat brings an innovative approach to solving customer problems in and around the datacenter by providing strategies for Data Storage, Applications, Networking, Security and Analytics. ThunderCat represents, distributes, integrates, and provides technologies from best of breed manufacturers. ThunderCat differentiates itself by manufacturer mix, innovative ability to integrate specific technologies, and capacity to re-provision or optimize existing resources for federal and commercial customers. They are an SDVOSB with multiple contract vehicles (SEWP, DHS First Source, GSA), hold industry specific certifications, and provide industry leading resources to help federal and commercial customers achieve their mission. Their results-oriented consultative approach and a creative ideology provide immediate value to customers. They are active with various veterans’ charities and are founded and owned by a combat wounded veteran who truly believes in giving back to the community.

Touchstone Security is a veteran-owned, New Jersey Managed Security Services Provider based in Allendale. We focus on helping companies build world-class cybersecurity programs using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Our team serves clients in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and across the U.S. We have extensive experience working with clients ranging from the U.S. Army and Goldman Sachs to Walt Disney. Creating a highly effective cybersecurity program has never been more critical than it is now, and our experts are equipped with decades of experience and a proven track record of going above and beyond for our clients.