[Software] Bellevue firm SmartDeploy acquired by Utah-based IT software company

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Bellevue-based desktop management company SmartDeploy has been acquired by PDQ.com, an IT software company headquartered in South Salt Lake, Utah.

The companies didn't respond to requests for information about SmartDeploy or the financial details about the deal. According to a release, SmartDeploy has more than 3,800 clients, while PDQ.com has more than 20,000.

“Partnering with PDQ.com is a natural next step in our mission to help IT professionals simplify complex tasks,” Aaron Suzuki, CEO of SmartDeploy, said in a news release. “Managing endpoints has never been more complicated. By joining forces with PDQ.com, we can help more people and organizations dramatically simplify and improve the way they work."

On its website, SmartDeploy is now listed as "powered by PDQ.com."

SmartDeploy, which was founded in 2009, specializes in remote computer management. According to the company, SmartDeploy manages Windows devices offline, on-premises or through the cloud, and its services include app deployment, Windows migration and new PC setup. Its clients include Aetna and Nissan.

PDQ.com, meanwhile, was founded in 2001 and works with both Windows and Apple devices. The company helps clients keep their devices up to date and track hardware and software data. According to its website, PDQ.com's clients include Coca-Cola, NASA and HBO.

“We’re fortunate to team up with SmartDeploy,” Jaren Nichols, chief revenue officer at PDQ.com, said in a news release. “Our customers passionately endorse SmartDeploy’s imaging capabilities. Internally, we love it. The combination of PDQ and SmartDeploy should prove even more convenient for (system administrators). We’re thrilled to welcome SmartDeploy’s team and customers into the PDQ family.”

PDQ.com made its move into Mac and iOS software management in October with the acquisition of SimpleMDM, an Apple device management company headquartered in Portland. SimpleMDM had more than 3,000 clients at the time of the acquisition, and it also now has the "powered by PDQ.com" branding on its website.