Simplify IT operations to support modern learning

Every shortcut counts when you're managing too many devices with too little support. Distributed campuses, hybrid classrooms, tight budgets, and understaffed teams pile on the pressure. With PDQ Connect, you can update labs and classrooms from anywhere. No VPN. No imaging. Just A+ speed, control, and visibility.

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Deploy software without disrupting class

Automate or push out silent deployments with just a few clicks. Our Package Library of more than 100 popular applications is right at your fingertips, empowering you to get more done in less time.

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Centralize control and visibility

Manage devices across your entire school district or campus from a single cloud-based console. Monitor device data, pull reports in seconds, access machines remotely, and spot issues before anyone submits a ticket.

Lock down devices before students get creative

Catch vulnerabilities early and keep devices compliant — even when they’re off campus. With PDQ Connect, you can secure endpoints without relying on VPNs or manual checks.

Get the help you deserve

According to our State of Sysadmin survey of over 1,000 IT professionals, 31% of education sysadmins work solo, and 67% of education sysadmins oversee more than 500 machines. Speed and simplicity aren’t perks — they’re how you survive.

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CLARKSON COLLEGE

A four-person IT team needed visibility across a remote, hybrid campus — and a way to manage updates without babysitting. PDQ Connect’s automation and reporting gave them time back to support students, lead projects, and leave imaging in the past.

OSU CARLSON COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

With hundreds of devices and multiple IT priorities, OSU’s veterinary medicine college needed a better way to patch, track, and manage endpoints. PDQ Connect gave them data, confidence, and faster response times across their entire fleet.

SUSSEX COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOLS

One sysadmin, three schools, and hundreds of devices. PDQ turned weeks of imaging and manual installs into a few clicks. Now software is deployed by class, patches are pushed proactively, and USB sticks are officially retired.

“The whole team can spend less time trying to isolate issues and more time on actually executing — and even stepping away from device management to focus on strategic projects and operational needs.”

Susie Strangfield, Director of IT

OSU Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine

For sysadmins, by sysadmins

We know that disruptions to your workflow can cancel class and throw off entire semesters. That’s why our team of former sysadmins has curated content to get you the answers you need quickly.

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FAQs

How can PDQ Connect help manage student and faculty devices across multiple campuses?

PDQ Connect lets you manage Windows devices across multiple classrooms or campuses from a single, cloud-based dashboard. IT teams can deploy software, install updates, access devices, and detect & remediate vulnerabilities remotely — no VPN or on-site access needed. It’s ideal for managing distributed fleets with limited IT staff.

Can PDQ Connect deploy software to student labs or classroom devices on a schedule?

Absolutely — with PDQ Connect, you can schedule deployments during off-hours to avoid class disruptions. It’s especially useful for lab refreshes, exam prep, or pushing critical software updates across dozens (or hundreds) of machines at once.

Is PDQ Connect FERPA-compliant or safe for use in educational environments?

PDQ products are safe for use in educational environments and follow security standards laid out in the Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit (HECVAT) framework. While PDQ provides software to educational facilities and providers, FERPA-protected data is not something we maintain.

How does PDQ Connect handle patching for large fleets of low-touch devices?

PDQ Connect automates patching for Windows devices, even when they’re not regularly on campus or easy to reach. Whenever a Windows device with the agent installed is online, Connect can scan it, deploy updates, and report success. Schedule rollouts, catch vulnerabilities early, and monitor everything from a single cloud-based dashboard — no more chasing laptops.

Can I use PDQ Connect to track software licenses across district-owned devices?

PDQ Connect helps you track installed software across your fleet, making it easy to see what’s on each device. Build dynamic groups for easy insights, and stay ahead of license limits, version gaps, or unapproved installs.

How does PDQ Connect help ensure cybersecurity compliance in education IT?

PDQ Connect helps IT teams reduce risk by streamlining patching, enforcing update policies, improving visibility into device health, and detecting and remediating vulnerabilities. It’s an efficient way to stay compliant with cybersecurity frameworks.

Can I manage devices shared between multiple students or staff members?

Yes — PDQ Connect manages the device itself, not the user. Whether a device is shared in a classroom or rotates between teachers, you can still deploy software, push updates, and monitor the machine like any other endpoint.

What makes PDQ Connect a good fit for resource-constrained school IT teams?

PDQ Connect is easy to use, quick to deploy, and built to work without complex infrastructure. You don’t need a server, VPN, or domain — just an internet connection and agent. It’s a lightweight, low-maintenance solution that helps small teams manage large fleets without skipping lunch.