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Why HA/DR Investments Are Failing Enterprise Resilience | ECI Research

Application Development, Cloud, Enterprise IT Strategy, Infrastructure / September 4, 2026

SIOS Technology’s 2026 State of Application Resilience Survey reveals that three-quarters of enterprises experienced meaningful downtime last year despite active HA/DR protections. ECI Research examines why hybrid and multicloud complexity is outpacing traditional resilience strategies and what organizations should do next. The convergence of cybersecurity and application availability is reshaping how IT leaders prioritize resilience investments.

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PDQ Expands Endpoint Vulnerability Management to macOS and Six Ticketing Platforms

Application Development, Application Security, DevSecOps, Software Development / August 6, 2026

PDQ has extended its vulnerability management workflow to macOS devices and added ticketing integrations with Zendesk, ServiceNow, and Halo. Three new APIs allow teams to push endpoint, vulnerability, and deployment data into external systems programmatically. The release positions PDQ as a unified endpoint management and security data platform for mixed Windows and macOS environments.

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Recast Bundles Endpoint Patch Management Tools as CVE Surge Hits 341%

Application Development, Enterprise IT Strategy, Security / July 20, 2026

Recast has launched a bundled offering combining endpoint remediation, third-party patching, and hardware lifecycle management in response to a 341% surge in CVEs tracked in the first half of 2026. The announcement reflects a broader shift in enterprise IT: patching is no longer a scheduled task but a continuous operational requirement. ECI Research data shows that most engineering teams spend the vast majority of their time on maintenance rather than innovation, making operational efficiency tools like this bundle a high-priority investment.

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PDQ Summer 2026: Endpoint Management Consolidation Arrives

Endpoint Management Consolidation Arrives with PDQ

Application Development, Enterprise IT Strategy / July 13, 2026

PDQ’s summer 2026 update adds macOS Package Library support, Windows update visibility, one-click reboots, and a new insights dashboard. ECI Research analysts examine why the consolidation play matters more than the feature list, and what IT decision-makers should watch before committing macOS management to the platform.

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PDQ Connect MSP Features: Multitenancy, Patching & Integrations

Application Development, Enterprise IT Strategy, Managed Services, Security / May 21, 2026

PDQ has launched MSP-focused capabilities in PDQ Connect, including multitenant architecture, reusable deployment packages, and integrations with Freshworks, Jira, and Zapier. The update targets the margin and security challenges MSPs face when managing endpoints across multiple client environments at scale. This analysis examines the business case, competitive positioning, and what’s still missing.

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PDQ Connect Updates Boost Endpoint Management Visibility

Application Development, Enterprise IT Strategy, Enterprise Software / April 30, 2026

PDQ has released a bundle of updates to its Connect platform, adding a PowerShell Scanner, a fleet-wide Software tab, folder-based package organization, and integrations with Zapier, Freshworks, and Jira. The release targets the visibility and workflow gaps that slow IT teams managing distributed Windows and macOS environments. ECI Research analysts break down what the update means for ITDMs, sysadmins, and the broader autonomous endpoint management market.

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