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ManageEngine Endpoint Central is a unified endpoint management and security platform designed for IT teams managing diverse and distributed device environments eliminating the need for multiple disconnected products for patching, remote access, mobile management, and security. The platform supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and Chrome OS. Automated patch deployment covers OS and 1,000+ third-party applications with scheduling, testing, rollback, and compliance reporting. Software can be deployed, updated, or removed across thousands of endpoints simultaneously. OS imaging workflows provision new devices quickly, while continuous asset inventory supports license compliance and audit readiness. Security capabilities are built directly into the platform. Vulnerability assessment identifies and prioritizes endpoint weaknesses by severity. Application control prevents unauthorized software execution. Device control governs USB and peripheral access. Endpoint privilege management removes unnecessary admin rights. EDR delivers behavioral threat detection and incident response, while NGAV blocks malware, ransomware, and zero-day threats. BitLocker and FileVault encryption enforces disk protection across Windows and macOS. Built-in remote desktop allows technicians to connect instantly without third-party software. Integrated MDM covers iOS and Android enrollment, app management, and remote wipe for corporate and BYOD environments. DEX monitoring gives IT teams real-time visibility into device performance enabling proactive issue resolution before productivity is impacted. Available as cloud or on-premises across Free, Professional, Enterprise, UEM, and Security editions.

pCloud Business is a cloud storage and file synchronization platform designed for teams that need controlled access, cross-platform compatibility, and predictable storage allocation. It provides centralized file management with granular permissions and optional client-side encryption. Founded in 2013 in Switzerland, pCloud operates under EU-aligned privacy standards and offers data residency in Luxembourg (EU) and Dallas, Texas (US). The platform supports over 23 million users globally. Core Functionality : - Per-User Storage Allocation : 1 TB or 2 TB per user, suitable for small to mid-sized teams and distributed environments. - Virtual File System (pCloud Drive) : Mounts as a local drive on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Files are streamed on demand, reducing local disk usage. - File Sync & Sharing : Folder-level sync, link-based sharing, and permission control (view/edit/manage). Supports password-protected and time-limited links. - Admin & Access Control : Centralized user management, role assignment, and storage distribution via admin console. - Versioning & File History : File versioning with up to 180 days retention, enabling rollback and recovery. - Cross-Platform Support : Native clients for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, plus web interface. - Client-Side Encryption (Optional) : Zero-knowledge encryption via pCloud Encryption for sensitive data; encryption keys are not stored server-side. Technical Positioning: - Swiss jurisdiction; GDPR-aligned processing - No file size limits - Works without mandatory ecosystem lock-in (no bundled office suite required) - Compatible with heterogeneous environments (Linux included) Trial : 30-day free trial available for up to 10 users.

DbVisualizer is a universal database client for anyone who works with data, from indie developers and startups to professional teams managing complex database environments, including developers, DBAs, analysts, and data engineers working across relational and NoSQL databases. Key features: - SQL editor with intelligent autocomplete, visual query builders, variables, and execution tools - AI Assistant for answering questions, explaining errors, and analyzing code - Git integration for managing SQL scripts and team collaboration - Customizable layouts, key bindings, and UI themes - Favorites for frequently used scripts and database objects - Configurable security settings for organizational requirements Connects via JDBC to MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, Snowflake, SQLite, Cassandra, BigQuery, and more. Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Nearly 7 million downloads, with Pro users in 150 countries, scaling from solo projects to enterprise database management.

Airlock Digital delivers an easy-to-manage and scalable application control solution to protect endpoints with confidence. Built by cybersecurity professionals and trusted by organizations worldwide, Airlock Digital enforces a Deny by Default security posture to block all untrusted code, including unknown applications, unwanted scripts, malware, and ransomware.

Label LIVE is the easiest to use label printer app for designing and printing labels. You can print barcodes and address labels, shelf tags, inventory labels, and many other jobs using Label LIVE. Use your Mac or Windows 10 desktop computer to work with thermal label printers from mydpi, Brother, DYMO and Zebra. Label LIVE generates PDFs that can be sent to any printer that is installed using a driver. This means you can send complex print jobs to inkjet and laser printers, too. Need to import spreadsheet data? Label LIVE can import Excel, Numbers or CSV files with a few clicks.

OptiSigns, your friendly digital signage software! Designed with simplicity and ease in mind, it's the perfect harmony of affordable software and usage with any hardware in the market. Pick from 140+ Apps, Thousands of Templates, and formats like images & videos, playlists, Google Slides, Weather, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube – you name it! Level up your business and start engaging your audience. For just $10/month per screen, use any display to capture your audiences attention! Remotely manage it all from one central portal. Indulge in features, images, videos, playlists, and schedules. Jazz it up with apps like Google Slides, Weather, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and more. Oh, and did we mention? We play nice with the most hardware and operating systems in the market like Fire TV Stick, Android, Chrome, Raspberry Pi, Roku, Windows, Linux, and MacOS. Time to unleash your business potential!

JDisc Discovery is a powerful IT asset management and network discovery tool, designed to provide organizations with clear, real-time insights into their entire IT environment. By automatically scanning the network, it identifies and catalogs devices, from physical servers and workstations to virtual machines and network appliances, giving users a detailed inventory of their assets. The tool captures essential data such as hardware specifications, installed software, system configurations, and interdependencies among devices. A key advantage of JDisc Discovery is its agentless architecture. Rather than requiring installation on each device, it uses multiple protocols (like SNMP, SSH, WMI) to gather information, ensuring quick deployment and compatibility across various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Unix. This makes it ideal for diverse and dynamic IT ecosystems, enabling efficient and non-intrusive data collection.

JS7 JobScheduler, an Open Source Workload Automation System, is designed for performance and resilience. JS7 implements state-of-the-art security standards. It offers unlimited performance for parallel executions of jobs and workflows. JS7 provides cross-platform job execution and managed file transfer. It supports complex dependencies without the need for coding. The JS7 REST-API allows automation of inventory management and job control. JS7 can operate thousands of Agents across any platform in parallel. Platforms - Cloud scheduling for Docker®, OpenShift®, Kubernetes® etc. - True multi-platform scheduling on premises, for Windows®, Linux®, AIX®, Solaris®, macOS® etc. - Hybrid cloud and on-premises use User Interface - Modern GUI with no-code approach for inventory management, monitoring, and control using web browsers - Near-real-time information provides immediate visibility to status changes, log outputs of jobs and workflows. - Multi-client functionality, role-based access management - OIDC authentication and LDAP integration High Availability - Redundancy & Resilience based on asynchronous design and autonomous Agents - Clustering of all JS7 Products, automatic fail-over and manual switch-over

SuperOps is the AI-native unified platform for modern MSPs and internal IT teams. It replaces the typical four-to-six-tool IT operations stack - PSA, RMM, helpdesk, MDM, asset tracking, network monitoring, patch management and IT documentation - with a single, built-as-one platform on a shared data layer. That architectural choice is what makes the rest of the platform work, particularly its agentic AI. Monica AI, SuperOps' intelligence layer, was designed alongside the platform from day one. It triages tickets, surfaces patch and CVE risks, drafts worklogs, suggests knowledge base articles, and increasingly handles fully autonomous workflows for routine work. SuperOps supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, iPadOS and Android, integrates with the IT and MSP ecosystem (Slack, Teams, Azure AD, Okta, QuickBooks, Xero, Bitdefender, SentinelOne and more), and bundles Splashtop and ISL Online remote access free. Transparent pricing, fast deployment, founder-led product investment.

NinjaOne automates the hardest parts of IT, empowering more than 20,000 IT teams. By providing deep insights into endpoints, robust security measures, and centralized control, NinjaOne boosts efficiency while safeguarding sensitive data and cutting IT expenses. This comprehensive platform offers a versatile toolkit for managing and securing endpoints, including patch management, mobile device oversight, software distribution, remote support, backup solutions, and more, thanks to its extensive IT and security integrations.