PDQ Deploy & Inventory

PDQ Deploy has become an essential tool for users working in remote environments, enabling them to efficiently install new software on end-users' computers. By addressing the challenge of software installation in a remote work environment, PDQ Deploy has proven to be reliable and effective. Users have also reported using PDQ Deploy to ensure consistency in software versions across the organization. With just one quick step, software updates can be deployed to laptops, eliminating the need for manual installation on each individual device. This capability has been invaluable in maintaining uniformity and minimizing potential issues caused by outdated software versions.

PDQ Deploy is widely used across networks of various sizes, including those with up to 250 computers. Its ability to push pre-built packages and update common applications like browsers, Flash, and PDF readers/writers has greatly streamlined software management processes. Additionally, PDQ Inventory, a companion tool, is utilized to standardize systems by checking hardware specifications such as solid-state drives and CPU generation. It also serves as a monitoring tool, detecting unauthorized changes to hosts files and suspicious files on servers. These features have provided users with greater control over their IT infrastructure and enhanced security measures.

The time-saving benefits of PDQ Deploy are evident in organizations with large fleets of PCs. Users have reported significant improvements in remotely installing software on over 600 PCs, saving substantial man-hours and greatly impressing end-users with its quick application delivery. The configurability of PDQ Deploy extends beyond software installations; it can also be used to set up iPerf3 servers and perform easy performance testing on the network. This versatility has made PDQ Deploy invaluable in engineering industries where the installation of both large applications like Autodesk and numerous small engineering applications is simplified.

In retail environments with extensive computer estates exceeding 1,000 machines, PDQ Deploy offers streamlined deployment processes and robust reporting capabilities for first-time installations, setups, patching, and other software-related tasks. Infrastructure teams responsible for deploying applications and patches quickly and silently have found PDQ Deploy to be an indispensable tool. This is particularly true for volume license versions of Office deployments, where PDQ Deploy ensures smooth, hassle-free installations.

Overall, PDQ Deploy has proven to be a versatile and reliable solution for bulk application deployment and silent installation requirements across various environments. Its ability to save time, simplify complex installations, ensure software consistency, and enhance security measures has positioned it as an essential tool for IT professionals dealing with the challenges of remote work environments and large-scale software management.