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About Automate deployments, nerd out on reports, instantly access remote devices, and address vulnerabilities in as little as one click — all from a single, intuitive console. PDQ Connect takes care of your environment so you can spend more time focusing on the things that truly matter. Like naps. —Deploy quickly— Effortlessly deploy software, files, and configurations using prebuilt or custom packages. Automate deployments to keep devices updated and secure. —Secure your environment— Discover critical CVEs and resolve threats in as little as one click. —Gain instant remote access— Enjoy remote desktop functionality, complete with unattended access, multimonitor support and secure file transfer. —Generate and schedule reports— Track installed software, hardware age, manufacturer models, and much more. —Access comprehensive support— US-based support for when you need a human, an extensive Knowledge Base for when you don’t.	About KACE® by Quest supports your unified endpoint management (UEM) strategy by helping you discover and track every device in your environment, automate administrative tasks, keep compliance requirements up-to-date and secure your network from a range of cyberthreats. Discover, manage and secure all your endpoints from one console as you co-manage your traditional and modern endpoints, including Windows, Mac, Linux, ChromeOS, and iOS and Android devices. KACE is a Unified Endpoint Management solution that offers a single point of control for managing IT systems across the entire organization, inside or outside your network. This comprehensive solution takes the stress out of keeping devices secure and compliant so you can do more.
Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook	Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook
Audience Companies wanting a tool to deploy custom or prebuilt packages, streamline IT tasks, and manage their devices	Audience Designed for those seeking simplified total endpoint management: Inventory, service desk, asset management, license compliance, security, mobility, and more. 50 devices? 50,000? KACE does that.
Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online	Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online
API Offers API	API Offers API
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Pricing $12 per device per year Free Version Free Trial	Pricing As low as $3/mo/device Free Version Free Trial
Reviews/Ratings Overall 0.0 / 5 ease 0.0 / 5 features 0.0 / 5 design 0.0 / 5 support 0.0 / 5 This software hasn't been reviewed yet. Be the first to provide a review: Review this Software	Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 4.5 / 5 features 4.5 / 5 design 4.5 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews
Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person	Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person
Company Information PDQ United States www.pdq.com/pdq-connect/	Company Information Quest Software Founded: 2001 United States www.quest.com/kace/
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Categories Secure File Transfer Software Deployment	Categories Change Management Disk Imaging Endpoint Management Endpoint Protection Help Desk IoT IT Asset Management IT Management IT Security IT Service ITSM License Management Mobile Device Management (MDM) Patch Management Reporting Software Asset Management (SAM) Software Deployment System Monitoring Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
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