Since 1987 | High Point, NC
Complete Service Guide
Your Strategic Technology
Partner for Growth
Comprehensive IT solutions designed to drive operational efficiency, competitive advantage, and measurable business outcomes for North Carolina businesses.
10 Integrated Services. One Strategic Partner.
37+
Years in Business
20+
Avg. Client Tenure
100+
Active Clients
24/7
Support & Monitoring
Why Leading Organizations Choose PDC
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Since 1987 | High Point, NC
Complete Service Guide
Your Strategic Technology
Partner for Growth
Comprehensive IT solutions designed to drive operational efficiency, competitive advantage, and measurable business outcomes for North Carolina businesses.
10 Integrated Services. One Strategic Partner.
37+
Years in Business
20+
Avg. Client Tenure
100+
Active Clients
24/7
Support & Monitoring
Why Leading Organizations Choose PDC
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Technology Partnerships
Best-in-Class Vendors, One Trusted Advisor
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Vendor-Agnostic, Results-Driven
PDC partners with industry-leading technology providers to deliver solutions tailored to your business. As your single point of contact, we manage all vendor relationships so you get the best technology without the complexity of juggling multiple providers.
PDC Partner Ecosystem
Solutions Partner
- Microsoft 365 & Azure Cloud
- Windows Server & Active Directory
- Teams & SharePoint collaboration
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
- SQL Server & Power Platform
Performance & Security Partner
- DDoS protection & WAF
- CDN & performance optimization
- Zero Trust access (ZTNA)
- DNS security & management
- Email security & routing
Enterprise Networking Partner
- UniFi enterprise networking
- WiFi 6/6E access points
- Managed switches & gateways
- Security cameras & NVR
- Network monitoring & analytics
T-Mobile for Business
5G & Wireless Solutions
- 5G business internet & backup
- Fixed wireless access (FWA)
- Mobile device management
- IoT & fleet connectivity
- Business wireless plans
Regional Fiber Partner
- Dedicated fiber internet
- Business-grade bandwidth
- Low-latency connectivity
- Scalable symmetric speeds
- Local NC infrastructure
T-Fiber (T-Mobile)
Fiber Internet Solutions
- Fiber-optic business internet
- High-speed symmetric service
- Redundant connectivity options
- Business continuity failover
- Bundled wireless + fiber
One Partner. Every Solution.
Stop managing dozens of vendor contracts and support tickets. PDC consolidates your technology partnerships under one roof - giving you a single point of accountability, streamlined billing, and expert guidance across every platform. Call (336) 886-3282 to simplify your IT.
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Services at a Glance
Complete Technology Solutions Portfolio
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Managed IT Services
24/7 monitoring, proactive maintenance, help desk, vCIO strategic planning, and vendor management.
Cybersecurity & CMMC
SOC monitoring, EDR/XDR, ZTNA, SASE, ITDR, email security, SAT, and compliance (CMMC, NIST, HIPAA, SOC 2).
Data Protection
3-2-1 backup strategy, immutable copies, disaster recovery, business continuity, and M365/Google Workspace backup.
Cloud Solutions
Azure/AWS migration, hybrid/multi-cloud management, VDI, optimization, and cloud security governance (CSPM).
Network Infrastructure
Design, structured cabling, SD-WAN, WiFi 6E/7, SASE, switching/routing, and OT/IT convergence.
AI Transformation
Manufacturing Intelligence Platform, agentic AI, workflow automation, predictive analytics, and computer vision.
PDC Software Suite
Proprietary ERP: quoting, inventory, production scheduling, shop floor control, and financial reporting.
Custom Software
Bespoke web/mobile apps, legacy modernization, API integrations, MES development, and process automation.
Hardware Procurement
Vendor-agnostic sourcing, lifecycle management, ITAD, Lenovo Partner, AI workstations.
M&A Technology Advisory
Quality of Technology reports, IT due diligence, 100-Day Value Creation Plans, post-merger integration.
Not sure where to start? Call (336) 886-3282 for a free consultation. We will assess your needs and recommend the right services for your business.
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Managed IT Services
Your Complete IT Department - Without the Overhead
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What is Managed IT?
Think of it as having a full IT department without the overhead. We proactively monitor, maintain, and support your entire technology infrastructure 24/7 so you can focus on running your business. Flat-rate monthly pricing means no surprise bills - just predictable IT spending with a dedicated team that knows your systems inside and out.
Help Desk & Support
- Unlimited support tickets
- Remote and on-site assistance
- Dedicated account manager
- Fast response SLAs
24/7 Monitoring & NOC
- Real-time infrastructure monitoring
- Automated alerting and response
- Performance and uptime dashboards
- Server and endpoint health checks
Proactive Maintenance
- Patch management and updates
- System tuning and optimization
- Preventive hardware care
- Software lifecycle management
Strategic IT Planning (vCIO)
- Technology roadmap development
- Annual budget forecasting
- Quarterly business reviews (QBRs)
- vCIO strategic guidance
Specialized System Support
Specialized for Manufacturing: OT/IT convergence expertise including SCADA, MES, PLCs, and ERP integration. Proper network segmentation between plant floor systems and business IT. See the ROI of managed IT | Managed IT vs. break-fix
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Cybersecurity & CMMC
Defense-in-Depth Security for Your Business
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What is Cybersecurity as a Service?
Cybersecurity protects your business from hackers, ransomware, and data breaches. Our defense-in-depth approach layers multiple security controls so if one fails, others still protect you. From 24/7 SOC monitoring to CMMC compliance, we handle it all - so you stay focused on running your business.
24/7 SOC
Real-time threat detection, incident response, threat intelligence
EDR/XDR
Endpoint protection, behavioral analysis, automated response
ITDR
Identity monitoring, privilege access mgmt, AD/Azure AD security
ZTNA
Zero trust architecture, identity verification, least privilege
SASE
Cloud-delivered security, SD-WAN integration, secure web gateway
Email Security
Anti-phishing, BEC prevention, email encryption, quarantine
SAT
Phishing simulations, interactive training, compliance tracking
Vuln Mgmt
Automated scanning, risk prioritization, patch mgmt, pen testing
Enterprise VPN & Remote Access
- Encrypted tunnels with MFA
- Split tunneling and always-on VPN
- Remote workforce security
- Secure hybrid work enablement
Incident Response & Recovery
- Rapid incident containment
- Forensic analysis and remediation
- Post-incident hardening
- Dark web monitoring
GRC & Compliance Frameworks We Support
CMMC
DoD Contractors
NIST 800-171
CUI Protection
SOC 2
Trust Criteria
ISO 27001
ISMS Standard
HIPAA
Healthcare
PCI-DSS
Payment Card
CIS Controls
Best Practices
Manufacturing OT/IT Security: We secure converged OT and IT environments with proper segmentation and defense-in-depth security. CMMC compliance guide | Cybersecurity essentials
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Data Protection & Backup
Business Continuity You Can Count On
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What is Data Protection?
If your servers went down right now, how quickly could you recover? Data protection ensures your critical business data is backed up, replicated, and recoverable - whether the threat is hardware failure, ransomware, or natural disaster. We implement the industry-standard 3-2-1 backup strategy with immutable, air-gapped copies that even the most sophisticated ransomware cannot touch.
Backup Capabilities
- Automated server and endpoint backups
- Immutable, ransomware-proof copies
- Cloud and hybrid replication
- Continuous data protection (CDP)
- Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace backup
Disaster Recovery
- RTO/RPO analysis and optimization
- Rapid failover and instant recovery
- Bare metal restore capability
- Annual DR drill exercises
- Business continuity consulting
What We Protect
Business Systems
Manufacturing Systems
Backup Technologies We Deploy
Compliance-Ready Backups: Our solutions meet CMMC, NIST 800-171, HIPAA, SOX, and SOC 2 requirements. Learn about immutable backups | DR planning guide
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Cloud Solutions
Migration, Management & Optimization
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What are Cloud Solutions?
Cloud solutions move your servers, applications, and data from on-site hardware to secure, scalable data centers run by providers like Microsoft Azure and AWS. This means less hardware to maintain, more flexibility to scale, and your team can work from anywhere. We design, migrate, manage, and optimize your entire cloud environment.
Migrate
Lift-and-shift, modernization, or refactoring. Minimal disruption.
Manage
24/7 monitoring, patching, optimization, and support.
Optimize
FinOps cost management, right-sizing, and improvements.
Cloud Services
- Cloud migration and modernization
- Microsoft 365 and Azure management
- Hybrid and multi-cloud architectures
- Cloud backup and disaster recovery
- Cloud security governance (CSPM)
VDI & Remote Work
- Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
- Secure anywhere access for teams
- Simplified device management
- Enhanced data governance
- BYOD enablement
Azure
Preferred
AWS
Certified
Cloudflare
Partner
VMware
Expert
Microsoft 365
Admin
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Network Infrastructure
The Foundation of Your Operations
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What is Network Infrastructure?
Your network connects every device, application, and person in your organization. For manufacturers, we specialize in bridging office IT and plant-floor OT with the Purdue Model for proper segmentation and security.
The Purdue Model: How We Secure OT/IT Networks
Design & Architecture
- Custom network architecture
- Redundancy and failover
- Network documentation
Cabling & Installation
- Cat6a/fiber structured cabling
- Data center buildouts
- Cable testing and cert
Wireless & WAN
- WiFi 6E/7 enterprise
- SD-WAN implementation
- SASE architecture
Network Security
- Next-gen firewalls (NGFW)
- Zero Trust (ZTNA)
- Micro-segmentation
Switching & Routing
- Enterprise switch deploy
- VLAN and QoS config
- BGP/OSPF routing
Monitoring & Support
- 24/7 NOC monitoring
- Performance analytics
- Proactive troubleshooting
Technology Partners
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AI Transformation
Agentic AI for Real Business Results
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What is AI Transformation?
AI Transformation means putting artificial intelligence to work in your business - not as science fiction, but as practical tools that save time, reduce errors, and help you make better decisions. Our Manufacturing Intelligence Platform (MIP) approach uses a structured 4-level framework to deploy AI at the right pace.
How AI Transforms Your Data Into Business Value
234%
Average ROI
30-50%
Cost Savings
91%
Revenue Gains
82%
Plan AI in 2025
1
WeeksChatbots
FAQ automation, customer support
2
1-2 MoAssistants
Research, document analysis
3
2-4 MoDigital Labor
Autonomous tasks, workflows
4
3-6 MoAI Workforce
Multi-agent orchestration
AI Capabilities
- AI readiness assessment and strategy
- Workflow automation (n8n, Lindy)
- Custom AI/ML model development
- Predictive analytics and forecasting
- Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)
Manufacturing AI Use Cases
- Predictive maintenance (equipment failure)
- Automated defect detection (vision AI)
- Demand forecasting and planning
- Supply chain optimization
- Quality control automation
Our 4-Step AI Approach
Assess
AI readiness audit
Strategize
Prioritize use cases
Implement
Build and deploy
Scale
Expand and optimize
Manufacturing Intelligence Platform: Purpose-built AI for manufacturers. We integrate AI with your SCADA, MES, and ERP systems. 5 ways AI transforms manufacturing | AI readiness guide
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PDC Software Suite
Proprietary ERP Built for Manufacturers
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What is the PDC Software Suite?
Unlike off-the-shelf ERP systems that try to serve everyone, the PDC Software Suite was built specifically for manufacturers by business process experts. It manages your entire workflow from the initial quote through production, shipping, and invoicing - all in one vertically integrated system. No more juggling disconnected tools or paying for features you will never use.
Quoting & Sales
- Quoting and estimating
- Sales order management
- Customer relationship mgmt
- Pricing rules and matrices
- Order tracking and status
Operations
- Production planning/scheduling
- Shop floor control
- Inventory management
- Bill of materials (BOM)
- Work order management
Finance & Analytics
- Accounts receivable/payable
- General ledger
- Job and project costing
- Real-time dashboards
- Business analytics/BI
Vertically Integrated
Quote-to-cash in one system
Manufacturing-Proven
37+ years in production
Real-Time Visibility
Live production dashboards
Scalable Platform
Grows with your business
Industries We Serve
Better Than SAP or NetSuite: Purpose-built for manufacturers. Faster implementation, lower total cost of ownership, and support from the team that built it. ERP selection guide | MES vs. ERP
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Custom Software Development
Built Around Your Business
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What is Custom Software Development?
When off-the-shelf software does not fit your unique processes, we build exactly what you need. Custom software eliminates workarounds, automates repetitive tasks, and integrates your existing systems seamlessly. From web and mobile apps to complex system integrations, our in-house development team crafts solutions that fit.
Our Agile Development Lifecycle
Custom Apps
Bespoke web apps for your exact workflows
Process Automation
Automate tasks, approvals, and data entry
Web Development
Portals, dashboards, and e-commerce
Mobile Apps
iOS and Android native/cross-platform
Legacy Modernization
Migrate aging systems to modern arch
API & Integration
Connect ERP, CRM, MES via robust APIs
Manufacturing Software
- MES development and customization
- Production tracking dashboards
- Quality control systems
- ERP/MRP integrations
- Shop floor data collection
Technology Stack
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Hardware & M&A Advisory
Procurement and Technology Due Diligence
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Hardware Procurement & Lifecycle
Vendor-agnostic recommendations at competitive prices. From servers to IoT devices, we handle sourcing, config, deployment, and full lifecycle.
What We Procure
- Servers and storage arrays
- Workstations, laptops, desktops
- Networking equipment (switches, APs)
- Industrial and ruggedized devices
- AI workstations and GPU servers
- IoT sensors and edge devices
Lifecycle Services
- Asset tracking and inventory
- Warranty management
- Refresh cycle planning
- Secure data destruction (ITAD)
- Configuration and imaging
- Deployment and installation
M&A Technology Advisory
Technology can be a hidden risk or a value driver. Our Quality of Technology (QoT) reports give acquirers a clear picture of IT infrastructure, security posture, and compliance before you sign. Post-merger IT integration guide
Due Diligence
- QoT reports (Full/Lite)
- Infrastructure assessment
- Licensing audit
- Technical debt analysis
Post-Merger
- 100-Day Value Plan
- Systems consolidation
- Day 1 readiness
- Email/domain migration
Ongoing
- Managed IT for portfolio
- vCIO guidance
- Cyber hardening
- Vendor consolidation
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Industry Expertise
We Understand Your Business
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Manufacturing
Primary FocusOur deepest expertise since 1987 - OT/IT convergence specialists
- OT/IT convergence and segmentation
- SCADA, MES, PLC integration
- Production monitoring and analytics
- Industrial cybersecurity (ICS/OT)
- ERP implementation and support
- Plant floor network design
- Quality control automation
- Compliance (CMMC, NIST, ITAR)
Production, supply chain, quality, and ERP.
Custom mfg, inventory, shop floor control.
Construction
Jobsite, project mgmt, fleet, compliance.
HIPAA, EHR integration, secure data.
Fleet mgmt, warehouse, IoT tracking.
Collaboration, secure docs, cloud.
Cost-effective IT, donor systems.
Defense
CMMC, CUI, ITAR, security clearance.
Service Coverage: Virtual Everywhere, Hands-On in NC
We handle everything virtually - but prefer hands-on service for NC customers. Based in High Point since 1987. (336) 886-3282
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Why Choose PDC
The Preferred Data Difference
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Years in Business
Founded 1987. Proven through recessions, tech revolutions, and everything between.
Year Avg Client Tenure
Our clients stay because we deliver. Consistent results, year after year.
On-Site Service Radius
Local High Point, NC presence. We show up when you need hands-on support.
Support & Monitoring
Round-the-clock NOC/SOC monitoring and emergency support for critical systems.
Our Approach: Partnership, Not Just Service
What Sets Us Apart
- Manufacturing OT/IT specialization
- Proprietary PDC Software Suite
- AI Transformation (MIP framework)
- Full-spectrum managed services
- Local NC team with on-site support
- M&A technology advisory practice
- Custom software development in-house
- Single provider for all IT needs
Certifications & Partnerships
Compliance Expertise
PDC vs. The Competition
"PDC has been our technology partner for over two decades. Their deep understanding of manufacturing operations and commitment to staying ahead of technology trends is unmatched. They are not just a vendor - they are a true strategic partner."
- NC Manufacturing Client, 20+ Year PDC Partner
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Get Started
Your Technology Partner Awaits
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Ready to Elevate Your Technology?
Free consultation. No pressure - just an honest conversation about your business.
Visit Our Office
1208 Eastchester Drive, Suite 131
High Point, NC 27265
Learn More Online
www.pdcsoftware.com
Fast Response
Average 15-minute response time for critical issues
Proven Track Record
37+ years, 100+ clients, 20+ year avg tenure
Local & National
On-site within 200 miles, remote support nationwide
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Your Strategic Technology Partner Since 1987
High Point, NC | On-site within 200 miles | Remote support statewide
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