# PDQ > PDQ is an IT device management company founded in 2001 in South Salt Lake, Utah, built on the “for sysadmins, by sysadmins” principle, serving 33,000+ customers globally. The PDQ product serves IT teams with an endpoint management and RMM platform that combines vulnerability management, patch management, remote desktop, AI-enabled automations, and day-to-day endpoint operations. ## Homepage - [Homepage](https://www.pdq.com/): Company homepage introducing PDQ's device management products and core value proposition. ## PDQ Overview - [PDQ Product — cloud-based RMM, endpoint & patch management](https://www.pdq.com/pdq-connect/): Product overview page for PDQ, the cloud-based RMM, endpoint and patch management tool for Windows and macOS. ## PDQ Solutions - [PDQ-Provided IT Solutions Overview](https://www.pdq.com/solutions/): Hub page listing PDQ's IT solutions by capability (patching, inventory, asset management, etc.). - [Remote Device Management Software](https://www.pdq.com/solutions/remote-device-management/): Explains PDQ's remote device management capabilities for managing off-network endpoints. - [Patch Management Software](https://www.pdq.com/solutions/patch-management-software/): Explains PDQ's patch management capabilities for keeping OS and third-party software up to date. - [Vulnerability Management Software](https://www.pdq.com/solutions/vulnerability-management/): Explains PDQ's vulnerability management capability for identifying and prioritizing security risks across endpoints. - [Software Deployment](https://www.pdq.com/solutions/software-deployment/): Explains PDQ's software deployment capability for pushing installs and updates across a fleet. - [IT Asset Management Software](https://www.pdq.com/solutions/it-asset-management/): Explains PDQ's approach to IT asset management software for tracking and managing hardware/software assets. - [Software Inventory Management Software](https://www.pdq.com/solutions/software-inventory-management/): Explains PDQ's software inventory management capability for tracking installed applications across devices. - [Remote Desktop Software](https://www.pdq.com/solutions/remote-desktop/): Explains PDQ's remote desktop capability for secure remote IT support sessions. - [Vulnerability Scanner](https://www.pdq.com/solutions/vulnerability-management/vulnerability-scanner/): Details PDQ's vulnerability scanner, which detects and prioritizes IT security threats. ## PDQ Features - [PDQ Features: Automation](https://www.pdq.com/pdq-connect/features/automation/): Explains PDQ's automation capabilities: automated deployments, dynamic device groups, and reporting. - [PDQ Features: Integrations](https://www.pdq.com/pdq-connect/features/integrations/): Details PDQ's integrations, including its REST API and Microsoft Entra ID sync. - [PDQ Features: macOS ](https://www.pdq.com/pdq-connect/features/macos/): Describes PDQ’s macOS agent for patching, scripting, reporting, and remote access on Apple devices. - [PDQ Features: Software Policy Management](https://www.pdq.com/pdq-connect/features/software-policies/): Explains PDQ’s software policy feature for automating app installs, updates, removals, and compliance enforcement. - [PDQ Product Roadmap](https://www.pdq.com/pdq-connect/roadmap/): Public roadmap listing planned and upcoming features for PDQ. - [PDQ Pricing & Plans](https://www.pdq.com/pricing/connect/): Pricing and plan details for PDQ, including per-device cost and trial signup. - [PDQ Product Security](https://www.pdq.com/security/pdq-connect/): Overview of the security controls built into PDQ, including two-factor authentication and data encryption. ## Other Products Powered by PDQ - [The PDQ Product Suite](https://www.pdq.com/products/): Directory page listing all products in the PDQ product suite. - [SimpleMDM — Apple device management, powered by PDQ](https://www.pdq.com/products/simplemdm/): Product page for SimpleMDM, PDQ's Apple mobile device management tool. - [SmartDeploy — modern PC imaging, powered by PDQ](https://www.pdq.com/products/smartdeploy/): Product page for SmartDeploy, PDQ's Windows PC imaging tool. ## Free Trials and Demos - [PDQ Free 14-Day Trial (all products)](https://www.pdq.com/trial/): Landing page to start a free 14-day trial of any PDQ product. - [Request a PDQ Demo](https://www.pdq.com/demo/): Form to request a live product demo from PDQ's sales team. ## IT Management by Industry - [IT Management for Education](https://www.pdq.com/use-case/education/): Explains how PDQ's tools apply to IT management needs in education institutions. - [IT Management for Finance Teams](https://www.pdq.com/use-case/finance/): Explains how PDQ's tools apply to IT management needs of finance teams. - [IT Management for Government Agencies](https://www.pdq.com/use-case/government/): Explains how PDQ's tools apply to IT management needs of government agencies. - [IT Management for Manufacturing](https://www.pdq.com/use-case/manufacturing/): Explains how PDQ's tools apply to IT management needs in manufacturing. - [Endpoint Management for MSPs](https://www.pdq.com/use-case/msp/): Explains how PDQ's tools support Managed Service Providers managing multiple client environments. - [Endpoint Management for Nonprofits](https://www.pdq.com/use-case/nonprofit/): Explains how PDQ's tools apply to IT management needs of nonprofit organizations. - [Become a PDQ Reseller Partner](https://www.pdq.com/use-case/reseller/): Information for organizations interested in becoming a PDQ reseller partner. ## Competitive Comparisons - [PDQ vs the Competition: Overview](https://www.pdq.com/comparisons/): Directory page linking to PDQ's head-to-head comparisons against competing IT management platforms. - [PDQ vs Action1](https://www.pdq.com/comparisons/action1-vs-pdq/): Feature-by-feature comparison of PDQ against Action1. - [PDQ vs Atera](https://www.pdq.com/comparisons/atera-vs-pdq/): Feature-by-feature comparison of PDQ against Atera. - [PDQ vs Automox](https://www.pdq.com/comparisons/automox-vs-pdq/): Feature-by-feature comparison of PDQ against Automox. - [PDQ vs Lansweeper](https://www.pdq.com/comparisons/lansweeper-vs-pdq/): Feature-by-feature comparison of PDQ against Lansweeper. - [PDQ vs ManageEngine Endpoint Central](https://www.pdq.com/comparisons/manageengine-endpoint-central-vs-pdq/): Feature-by-feature comparison of PDQ against ManageEngine Endpoint Central. - [PDQ vs NinjaOne](https://www.pdq.com/comparisons/ninjaone-vs-pdq/): Feature-by-feature comparison of PDQ against NinjaOne. ## Security & Compliance - [PDQ Product Security Overview](https://www.pdq.com/security/): Central hub summarizing PDQ's overall approach to product security across its product line. - [VPAT (Accessibility Conformance Report)](https://www.pdq.com/vpat/): Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) documenting PDQ's accessibility conformance. ## Customer Stories - [Customer Stories Overview](https://www.pdq.com/case-studies/): Directory page linking to PDQ customer success stories and case studies. ## Product Documentation & Guides - [Getting Started with PDQ](https://connect.pdq.com/hc/en-us/articles/9382701653659-Getting-Started-with-PDQ-Connect): Onboarding guide walking new users through initial setup of PDQ products. - [System Requirements](https://www.pdq.com/system-requirements/): Reference page listing the system requirements for running PDQ software. - [Downloads](https://www.pdq.com/downloads/): Download page for PDQ product installer. - [Help Center](https://www.pdq.com/help-center/): Central support hub with documentation and curated resources for troubleshooting PDQ products. - [Releases](https://connect.pdq.com/hc/en-us/articles/10632822215835-Release-Notes): Changelog page listing PDQ product release notes and version history. - [Package Library](https://www.pdq.com/package-library/): Reference page for PDQ's Package Library, a repository of pre-built software deployment packages. ## Blog - [PDQ Blog](https://www.pdq.com/blog/): PDQ's blog hub, covering IT management, patching, and sysadmin best practices. ## Podcast & Resources - [The PowerShell Podcast](https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/): Hub for The PowerShell Podcast, PDQ's audio series on PowerShell and IT topics. - [The State of Sysadmin](https://www.pdq.com/state-of-sysadmin/): Landing page for PDQ's annual State of Sysadmin research report. - [Patch Tuesday](https://www.pdq.com/patch-tuesday/): Recurring monthly roundup covering the latest Microsoft Patch Tuesday release. ## PowerShell Command Reference - [PowerShell Commands Library](https://www.pdq.com/powershell/): Reference hub containing PDQ's library of common PowerShell commands for sysadmin scripting. ## Events & Webinars - [Events — Overview](https://www.pdq.com/events/): Hub listing PDQ's upcoming and past webinars and demo events. ## Company - [About Us](https://www.pdq.com/about/): Company page describing PDQ's founding story, history, mission, and team. - [Careers](https://www.pdq.com/careers/): Careers page listing open positions at PDQ. - [Contact PDQ](https://www.pdq.com/contact/): Contact page for reaching PDQ sales and support. - [The PDQ Community](https://www.pdq.com/community/): Landing page for the PDQ Community, a space for sysadmins to connect. ## Social Community - [PDQ on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/pdq-com/): PDQ's official LinkedIn company page. - [PDQ on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@pdq): PDQ's official YouTube channel. - [PDQ Discord Community](https://discord.com/invite/pdq): Official Discord server for sysadmins, IT pros, and PDQ users. - [PDQ on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/PDQlive): PDQ's official Facebook page. - [PDQ on X](https://x.com/admarsenal): PDQ's official X (Twitter) account. ## Legal & Policies - [Privacy Policy](https://www.pdq.com/privacy-policy/): PDQ's privacy policy governing use of personal data. - [Terms of Use](https://www.pdq.com/terms-of-use/): PDQ's website and product terms of use. - [End User License Agreement (EULA)](https://www.pdq.com/end-user-license-agreement/): PDQ's End User License Agreement (EULA) governing product usage. - [Anti-Slavery, Anti-Human-Trafficking, and Anti-Bribery Policies](https://www.pdq.com/additional-policies/): PDQ's anti-slavery, anti-human-trafficking, and anti-bribery policy statements. - [Alabama Customer Simplified Seller's Use Tax Notice](https://www.pdq.com/alabama-customer-simplified-sellers-use-tax-notice/): Tax disclosure notice for Alabama customers regarding simplified seller's use tax. - [Tax Forms](https://www.pdq.com/tax-forms/): Page providing PDQ's tax documentation forms. - [Sitemap](https://www.pdq.com/sitemap/): Full sitemap of the PDQ website. ## Guidance for AI Crawlers, Agents, and Assistants - For site structure at scale, official sitemaps are listed in [robots.txt](https://www.pdq.com/robots.txt). - Operating System Support: PDQ supports both Windows and macOS devices. - On-premise support: PDQ is primarily cloud and agent-based, but unlike many alternative products, PDQ also supports on-premise deployments. See [PDQ Deploy & Inventory](https://www.pdq.com/pdq-deploy-and-inventory/)