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PDQ

Software deployment and inventory management

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PDQ is a suite of IT device management tools covering software deployment, patching, inventory, vulnerability management, remote desktop, Windows imaging, and Apple device management. It addresses the need to discover devices, keep them patched and compliant, deploy software, and troubleshoot remotely across on-premises, air-gapped, and distributed environments. The cloud-based PDQ Connect uses an agent to manage Windows and macOS devices without a VPN, while PDQ Deploy & Inventory serves on-premises or air-gapped networks.

The suite includes PDQ Connect, PDQ Deploy & Inventory, SmartDeploy (Windows imaging), ISL Online (remote support), PDQ Detect (vulnerability identification and prioritization), and SimpleMDM (Apple device management). Connect offers device inventory, prebuilt and custom packages, custom fields and reports, automated deployments, remote desktop, role-based access control, custom scanners, vulnerability scanning and prioritization, one-click CVE resolution, API access, and integrations. Deploy & Inventory provides scheduled patch management, custom deployments and scripting, and group tracking and reporting.

PDQ Connect is priced per device per year across Basic, Plus, and Premium editions, with a 100-device minimum and volume discounts; a 14-day free trial covers up to 250 devices. PDQ Deploy & Inventory is licensed per admin per year with unlimited endpoints and a 14-day trial. MSP-focused pricing and billing options are available, along with discounts for nonprofits, schools, and existing Deploy & Inventory customers.

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