Wizmo

What Wizmo does

Wizmo, Inc. is a privately held managed cloud services provider founded in 2001 and headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota. The company helps software vendors and independent software vendors (ISVs) — particularly those with legacy client-server applications — migrate to and operate in cloud environments without recoding their codebases. Its product portfolio spans Managed Private Cloud, Dedicated Private Cloud, Managed Public Cloud (including AWS and Azure Managed Services), Hybrid Cloud, and Remote Desktop Hosting. A distinguishing capability is its Legacy Expertise practice, providing cloud hosting and migration support for niche stacks such as DataFlex, DBISAM, Fourth Dimension (4D), FoxPro, MicroFocus, Microsoft Access, Visual Basic, Omnis Studio, and VsamEx. Supporting services include security management, business continuity, disaster recovery, cloud backup, IT consulting, and compliance advisory against SSAE 16 SOC 2 Type II, PCI, HIPAA, and GLBA standards.

The underlying technology centers on dedicated private cloud environments with an N+1 architecture supporting load balancing, 99.9% uptime, and multi-tenancy. Wizmo markets a proprietary "Wizmo Way" methodology that combines application development, networking, security, and systems management, and a "zero-code migration" capability that allows legacy applications to run as SaaS without modification. The company delivers its SaaS globally through Tier III data center facilities available in more than 60 North American locations with fiber connectivity to 10,000+ commercial buildings across 75 markets. Its GTM motion is consultation-led enterprise sales targeting software companies ranging from SaaS start-ups to enterprises, supplemented by partner referral channels and educational SaaS workshops.

Revenue is generated primarily through monthly subscription fees for managed cloud hosting, with additional professional-services revenue from IT consulting, cloud strategy workshops, and migration engagements. Pricing is transparent, with no startup costs, no long-term contracts, and a 90-day cancellation notice in place of multi-year commitments. The company is founder/management-owned (with Brad Balogh as President & CEO, Kathy Holtz as CFO, and Damon Durand as CTO), has 11-50 employees, and last raised institutional funding in 2002.

Name

Wizmo

Legal name

Wizmo, Inc.

Website

https://wizmo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wizmo is a privately held managed cloud services provider in Eagan, Minnesota that helps software vendors — especially those with legacy client-server stacks like DataFlex, FoxPro, and Visual Basic — migrate to and operate SaaS applications in private, public, or hybrid cloud environments without recoding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bloomington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Managed Cloud Hosting Services: Subscription-based managed cloud hosting services providing private cloud, public cloud, and hybrid cloud solutions. Revenue is generated through monthly subscription fees that align with customer growth and usage patterns. Simple 90-day notice cancellation policy replaces long-term commitments.
2. Professional Services: IT consulting, cloud strategy, and implementation services. Includes SaaS workshops, cloud migration consulting, and ongoing technical support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wizmo is a managed cloud services provider that hosts and operates software applications on behalf of software vendors and ISVs. Its core service is managed private cloud hosting, complemented by public cloud (AWS/Azure) management, hybrid cloud, legacy application migration, security, backup/disaster recovery, and SaaS business model consulting. Wizmo's flagship capability is migrating client-server applications to SaaS delivery without requiring recoding, using its proprietary Wizmo Way methodology.

Product overview

Wizmo is a unified managed cloud services platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of cloud hosting, migration, and management solutions. The core offering centers on Managed Private Cloud Hosting, complemented by Dedicated Private Cloud and Managed Public Cloud services (including AWS and Azure Managed Services). The platform also provides Hybrid Cloud Solutions and Remote Desktop Hosting for diverse deployment needs. A key differentiator is the Legacy Expertise practice, supporting migration and hosting of older platforms including DataFlex, DBISAM, Fourth Dimension (4D), Microsoft FoxPro, MicroFocus, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Visual Basic, Omnis Studio, and VsamEx. Security and continuity services include Security Solutions, Microsoft Security Patch Management, Business Continuity Planning, Cloud Disaster Recovery, and Cloud Backup Services. Strategic services encompass IT Consulting & Strategy, Compliance Services, and Cloud Strategy Services. SaaS-focused offerings include SaaS Optimize (fully-managed hosting), SaaS Workshop (Cloud Navigate), and SaaS Business Grow. The company also provides a Software Cloud Migration White Paper as a knowledge resource. Founded in 2001, Wizmo positions itself as a managed services provider helping software companies transition from client-server to SaaS delivery without requiring code changes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed Private Cloud Hosting A tailored private cloud environment designed for each partner's specific requirements, offering dedicated infrastructure with enterprise-grade security, N+1 architecture, and 99.9% uptime guarantee. Targeted at software vendors and ISVs.
• Dedicated Private Cloud

Quantifiable outcome

• 17+ years of maintaining Always On promise with zero client losses due to performance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft partnership providing Azure managed services and integration capabilities. Wizmo offers Azure hosting services for businesses seeking managed cloud solutions on the Azure platform.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS partnership providing Amazon Web Services managed hosting and cloud migration services. Wizmo offers AWS hosting managed IT services for enterprise customers.
• AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationAzure managed services partnership integrated with Wizmo's private cloud offerings. Part of the trusted partnerships and certifications backing Wizmo's private cloud solutions.
• SSAE 16 SOC 2 Type II CompliancecoreOthersCompliance certification supporting PCI, HIPAA, and GLBA internal controls environment. Demonstrates enterprise-grade security and regulatory compliance capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rackspace Technology: One of the most established managed cloud services providers offering private cloud, AWS/Azure managed services, and multi-cloud management. Direct competitor to Wizmo across nearly every product line including private cloud hosting, managed public cloud, and hybrid cloud.
• Navisite: Managed cloud services provider specializing in hosting and managing business-critical applications on AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud. Highly comparable to Wizmo's managed hosting and application-migration services for mid-market and enterprise customers.
• Sungard Availability Services: Provider of managed IT, cloud hosting, and disaster recovery/continuity services — directly overlapping Wizmo's business continuity, cloud backup, and disaster recovery offerings for enterprise customers.
• 2nd Watch: Managed cloud services firm focused on AWS and Azure workload management, migrations, and managed operations. Comparable to Wizmo's AWS/Azure managed services and cloud migration practice.
• Hosting.com (also operates as A2 Hosting): Managed hosting and cloud provider offering dedicated, private, and hybrid cloud solutions to mid-market and enterprise customers. Direct overlap with Wizmo's managed private cloud and business application hosting services.

Broad incumbents

• IBM Cloud Managed Services: Large incumbent offering managed private cloud, hybrid cloud, and SaaS hosting through its broader cloud portfolio. Competes with Wizmo for enterprise managed-hosting deals but as one offering among many.
• DXC Technology: Global IT services giant with managed cloud, application hosting, and modernization practices. Overlaps with Wizmo's cloud migration and managed hosting, especially for enterprise and regulated-vertical customers.
• CenturyLink / Lumen Technologies Cloud & Managed Services: Telecommunications incumbent with managed hosting, private cloud, and hybrid cloud offerings — overlaps Wizmo's private cloud and managed hosting with the added advantage of owned network infrastructure.
• Accenture Cloud Services: Global consulting and managed services firm with a large cloud migration and managed cloud practice. Competes with Wizmo on enterprise cloud transformation but as part of a much broader services portfolio.

Emerging players

• CoreWeave: Cloud infrastructure provider initially focused on GPU-accelerated workloads, expanding into general managed cloud. Overlaps with Wizmo's managed hosting niche for customers requiring specialized or GPU-heavy cloud infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WizmoInc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WizmoCloud
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wizmo-inc.
• Facebookfacebook.com/147657991922411

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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