# PDQ

> PDQ builds endpoint management software for IT teams, combining software deployment, patching, inventory, scripting, and remote support. Its portfolio spans cloud-based PDQ Connect, on-premises Deploy & Inventory, Windows imaging through SmartDeploy, Apple management through SimpleMDM, and vulnerability discovery through Detect. PDQ reports more than 33,000 customers worldwide.

- **Founded:** 2001
- **Headquarters:** South Salt Lake, United States
- **Founders:** Shawn Anderson (Co-founder), Shane Corellian (Co-founder), Adam Ruth (Co-founder; software developer (historical profile))
- **Products:** PDQ Deploy & Inventory, PDQ Connect, SmartDeploy, SimpleMDM, PDQ Detect
- **Notable:** 33,000+ global customers reported on current company site., 40% of customers outside the United States, according to PDQ., Launched cloud-based Connect in March 2023.

## Products & services

- **PDQ Deploy & Inventory** — On-premises Windows deployment, patching, hardware and software inventory, dynamic collections, scripting, and reporting; annual licensing per administrator.
- **PDQ Connect** — Cloud-native, agent-based Windows and macOS inventory, software deployment, scripting, and patch management; automation and remote desktop in Plus, vulnerability management in Premium.
- **SmartDeploy** — Hardware-independent Windows imaging with maintained driver packs and USB, network, or cloud deployment. Acquired in 2022.
- **SimpleMDM** — Apple device management using Apple MDM capabilities; acquired in 2021.
- **PDQ Detect** — Agentless vulnerability scanning and contextual prioritization across Windows, macOS, and Linux, following the acquisition of CODA Intelligence.
- **ISL Online** — Standalone remote desktop software with cloud and self-hosted options; also integrated into Connect. Acquired September 2025.

## Achievements

- 33,000+ global customers reported on current company site.
- 40% of customers outside the United States, according to PDQ.
- Launched cloud-based Connect in March 2023.
- Expanded into imaging, Apple MDM, vulnerability scanning, and remote desktop through acquisitions.
- AnTek reports approximately 8–10 hours/week saved on routine software deployments and updates.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Connect release notes document package assistant conversation history and Connect MCP early access on July 29.
- **2026-02** — AnTek case study describes multitenant endpoint management across 250 devices and 8–10 hours/week saved.
- **2025-11** — PDQ announced macOS support in Connect; current product documentation confirms agent-based management.
- **2025-09** — PDQ acquired ISL Online following their 2024 remote desktop partnership.

## Links

- Website: https://www.pdq.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pdq.com
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/admarsenal
- GitHub: https://github.com/pdqcom
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pdq
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pdqlife/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PDQlive

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Last updated: 2026-10-02