MINNEAPOLIS, MN — October 23, 2025 — Recast Software, a leader in modern application and endpoint management, today announced a partnership with Nerdio, the leading provider of Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 automation and optimization solutions. Together, the companies will empower IT teams to deliver desktops and applications faster, more efficiently, and at lower cost, while maximizing current Microsoft investments.
The partnership brings together Nerdio’s expertise in automated cloud desktop deployment, scaling, and Azure cost optimization with Recast’s Application Workspace, which delivers applications securely to any endpoint—including Windows, macOS, Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Citrix, and Omnissa Horizon—without repackaging.
“Thanks to the combination of Recast Application Workspace and Nerdio, we can deliver Azure Virtual Desktop hosts faster and more consistently,” said mutual partner Bob Koning, Technical Product Manager at KNNS. “By dynamically installing applications during rollout, the base image remains clean and easy to manage, while customers always work with the latest software versions.”
“By abstracting applications from the OS layer, Recast’s Application Workspace enables Nerdio customers to accelerate Azure Virtual Desktop adoption,” said Will Teevan, CEO of Recast Software. “This separation simplifies image management, reduces migration friction, and ensures a consistent, reliable end-user experience across every virtual desktop.”
“The future of end-user computing is in the cloud; getting there shouldn’t be complicated. Our partnership with Recast is about providing a clear, simple, and powerful path to Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365,” said Vadim Vladimirskiy, CEO & Co-Founder of Nerdio. “Nerdio masters the infrastructure, Recast masters the applications. Together, we deliver a cohesive solution that lowers costs, improves agility, and gives users the seamless experience they expect, from day one.”
A Timely Collaboration
With organizations under pressure to do more with less, the Recast—Nerdio partnership addresses today’s top IT priorities:
- Hybrid work adoption: Support flexible, secure digital workplaces.
- Budget constraints: Lower Azure compute and storage costs with Nerdio Manager’s optimization.
- Skills shortage: Reduce dependency on specialized Azure expertise.
- Microsoft alignment: Extend and complement the value of Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Intune, and Entra ID investments.
Joint Value Proposition
By partnering together to meet customer needs, the two companies offer a solution that enables IT teams to:
- Provision and scale cloud desktops in minutes, not days, with Nerdio Manager’s automation.
- Deploy and update applications instantly—without repackaging—across hybrid environments using Recast’s Application Workspace.
- Improve compliance and user experience while reducing operational risk.
- Provide consistent, secure experiences for both end users and IT admins.
- Lower overall costs for Azure and application delivery, while boosting partner cross-sell opportunities and customer retention.
See how you can accelerate your move from Citrix or Omnissa Horizon with Nerdio Manager and Recast. Register for our joint webinar today, and let’s build your low-risk, user-first migration plan together.
About Recast Software
Recast Software empowers IT teams with tools that simplify endpoint and application management across Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager, and hybrid infrastructures. Trusted globally, Recast supports tens of millions of endpoints, helping organizations modernize, automate, and secure their digital workspaces.
About Nerdio
Nerdio delivers cutting-edge virtualization, Azure infrastructure, and cloud management solutions optimized for IT teams and MSPs. Deeply integrated with Microsoft Azure, Nerdio helps customers deploy secure, scalable virtual desktops and applications while dramatically reducing costs and complexity.
