OceanBridge Launches 'PDQ Connect' in Japan: A Cloud-Based Endpoint Management Platform for Integrated Vulnerability Scanning and Patching

OceanBridge Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Norikazu Sawa) has announced an exclusive partnership with Utah-based software developer PDQ.com Corporation for the Japanese market. Starting May 27, 2026, the company officially commenced sales of 'PDQ Connect,' a comprehensive vulnerability management and patch distribution platform. PDQ.com is the parent company of ISL Online, a remote support tool that OceanBridge has long supported and distributed in Japan.

Background As cyber-attack methodologies become increasingly sophisticated, software vendors worldwide are continuously identifying vulnerabilities and issuing fixes. This rapid cycle has made vulnerability management and patch distribution fundamental to cybersecurity. Compliance standards such as FISC guidelines for financial institutions, ISMS, and PCI DSS now explicitly require prompt and reliable patch management.

However, corporate IT and security departments face significant operational burdens, balancing routine system maintenance with the accelerating pace of vulnerability information collection. Many organizations struggle with insufficient resources to meet these rigorous security requirements.

PDQ Connect addresses these challenges by centralizing the management of device information, installed software, and driver versions. The platform automatically scans for known vulnerabilities (CVEs) and automates the application of corresponding patches, significantly reducing the operational load on security personnel while ensuring compliance and preventive security.

Product Overview PDQ Connect is a cloud-based endpoint management platform designed to automate the lifecycle from vulnerability detection to patch application.

Key Features: - Device management (software inventory, versions, drivers, etc.). - Automated scanning for known vulnerabilities (CVE). - Automated software distribution and patch application. - Remote connection to terminals. - Reporting and audit logs.

The system automates security processes even for devices in remote work environments, achieving rapid response times and reducing administrative overhead.

Licensing and Pricing Available via annual subscription starting at 700,000 JPY per year for a minimum of 100 terminals. Please contact OceanBridge for detailed quotes.

Comments from PDQ.com 'Japan is a core strategic market for PDQ, and OceanBridge is the ideal partner to support our expansion. The Japanese market’s extraordinary commitment to quality and precision will drive our technology to new heights. We are confident that PDQ will help thousands of Japanese IT teams accelerate their digital transformation through simpler and more secure device management.' — Jaren Nichols, President & COO, PDQ.com Corporation

About PDQ.com PDQ.com is a Utah-based IT management software developer dedicated to improving the efficiency of system administrators worldwide through software deployment, patch management, and device management tools.