Hi PSAppDeployToolkit Community,
Since PSADT v4 launched in December, we’ve hit an incredible milestone: nearly 2 million downloads! And while that number sounds impressive, it only scratches the surface. The analytics we get are limited to the number of GitHub downloads & PowerShell Gallery installations of the PSADT module. This module is used to build deployment packages, which are then distributed via tools like Configuration Manager or Intune, to an organization’s endpoint devices. A single module could be used to create dozens of packages, and each package could be deployed to 100,000 endpoints or more. Because of this, we believe that PSADT packages run on tens of millions of endpoints every day.
Since we started this project, we have received the most incredible feedback from people using PSADT about how it’s helped save them countless hours every week, that it’s saved organizations from messy installers, and simplified troubleshooting issues. We’ve heard stories of how it’s helped organizations to standardize on best practices and reduce the number of major deployment incidents, how it helped individuals to learn PowerShell, helped them find new jobs, and even changed their career trajectories.
We believe that PSADT has made a positive impact on the amount of time and effort that organizations spend on repackaging applications in their environment. But since PSADT continues to be free and open-source, we can’t show quantifiable data via sales figures – and it’s not easy to distill these stories into measurable statistics either. The only way to prove our value to organizations is through collection of data or telemetry.
I want to be extremely clear about our intentions here. We have unanimously agreed that we will NOT introduce data collection, “phone-home” functionality or telemetry of any kind to PSADT. We have always valued your privacy, and that hasn’t changed. But to be able to continue developing and providing support for PSADT, we need to understand who, why, and when it’s being used, so that we can clearly demonstrate our impact. This is where you come in. And so, I would like to ask a small favor…
We would appreciate it very much if you could take part in a quick 15-question usage & feedback survey. The information you provide will directly influence how we measure success, prioritize features, and shape our roadmap. In short, your input will significantly impact the future of PSADT.
And because we truly appreciate your time, we’re also offering a reward!
All participants who complete the survey will be entered into a prize draw for a PlayStation 5.
All responses are strictly confidential. We promise your email will never be shared externally and if you join the PSADT Newsletter, you can opt out at any time.
Submit your responses by Friday, May 23rd, to qualify for the PlayStation 5 prize draw. However, the survey will remain open indefinitely.
We’ll be sharing this message through email, forums, social media, and our PSADT website, so don’t miss out!
Thanks so much for helping shape PSADT’s exciting future!
Best,
Dan Cunningham
Strategic Innovation Leader, PSAppDeployToolkit