Introducing Packtle, by Computle: Our free Windows automation suite

I founded Computle to drive innovation and deliver an exceptional user experience. Just as we removed the burden of hardware management, we saw a parallel opportunity in streamlining Windows management. Packtle eliminates the time-consuming process of application packaging by enabling one-click deployment from a curated application catalogue. In addition, it automates the provisioning of security baselines and offers clear insights into patch compliance across your entire estate. Available free to all Computle customers.

The Problem with Traditional Deployment Solutions

The current landscape of Windows management is broken in three fundamental ways:

First, the cost barrier. Solutions like PDQ Deploy, Microsoft Intune, and ControlUp add licensing costs for deployment capabilities, creating additional expense for what should be a streamlined operational process.

Second, the inefficiency of traditional image building. Creating and maintaining system images is time-consuming, resource-intensive, and quickly becomes outdated. Organisations spend hours crafting the perfect image, only to watch it become obsolete as software updates and security patches roll out.

Third, the manual overhead. Most solutions require constant human intervention for patching, deployment, and maintenance tasks that could—and should—be automated.

A Better Way: Application Delivery Automation

Packtle extends Computle's fully-managed philosophy to every Windows machine in your environment. Just as we handle the infrastructure complexity for your cloud workstations, Packtle eliminates the operational overhead of Windows management.

Packtle Push: Self-Service Application Delivery (Private Testing)

Currently in private testing with select Computle customers, Packtle Push revolutionises how organizations deploy software. Instead of charging for deployment capabilities, we're making it free for Computle customers.

Key features include:

• Self-service application delivery from a curated, approved catalogue
• Real-time application status monitoring across all managed machines
• Comprehensive reporting and analytics to track deployment success and system health
• Remote push capabilities for administrators who need immediate software deployment

Packtle Patch: Intelligent Update Management (Coming Next)

Building on our Push foundation, Packtle Patch will handle Windows updates with the same level of automation and reliability that defines Computle's workstation service.

Features will include:

• Zero-downtime update scheduling during designated maintenance windows
• Centralized patch management across hybrid environments
• Compliance reporting for audit and security requirements

Packtle Provision: Compliance and Configuration Automation (Final Component)

The final piece of our automation suite, Packtle Provision will transform any Windows machine into a production-ready, compliant workstation.

This is where Packtle truly differentiates itself from competitors like PDQ Deploy, Intune, and ControlUp. While they focus on deployment, we're solving the entire lifecycle:

• Automated security baseline application using industry standards like NIST guidelines
• Continuous compliance monitoring and automatic remediation
• Standardised system configurations that maintain themselves
• Security policy enforcement without manual intervention

Going Head-to-Head with the Competition

Packtle directly challenges the status quo established by PDQ Deploy, Microsoft Intune, and ControlUp. Whilst these solutions charge premium prices for basic deployment functionality, we're providing superior automation at no additional cost to Computle customers.

More importantly, where competitors require you to choose between deployment tools, update managers, and configuration platforms, Packtle provides all three in a unified, automated suite.

The Computle Advantage

Packtle isn't just another Windows management tool—it's the natural evolution of Computle's commitment to eliminating operational overhead. Just as our cloud workstations free you from hardware management, Packtle frees you from Windows management.

Free for Computle customers. No per-seat licensing, no deployment charges, no hidden costs.

Truly automated. Set it up once, then watch it maintain your entire Windows environment without intervention.

Compliance-ready. Built-in support for NIST baselines and other security frameworks means you're audit-ready from day one.

Packtle Push is currently in private testing with select customers. General availability is planned for 2026.