Marc-Andre Moreau
We’re excited to announce that PowerShell Universal has officially joined Devolutions. It’s an important milestone for us — not just a product acquisition, but a collaboration with Adam Driscoll, the creator of PowerShell Universal. Adam’s philosophy of building powerful, practical tools for IT professionals fits perfectly with how we approach software at Devolutions.
Why PowerShell Universal is a perfect fit
PowerShell Universal is a flexible automation and orchestration platform built for IT professionals who live and breathe PowerShell. It allows teams to manage and orchestrate scripts, automate workflows, and even create custom web-based dashboards and self-service portals — all within a secure, unified environment.
For me personally, this partnership feels a bit like a dream come true. I remember telling David Hervieux years ago, “Wouldn’t it be amazing if, one day, we’re lucky enough to buy PowerShell Universal?” Well, that day has come, and I couldn’t be happier. Adam is an incredibly talented developer with a thoughtful, no-nonsense approach to solving problems — his work on PowerShell Universal speaks for itself.
A stronger ecosystem for automation
With PowerShell Universal joining Devolutions, our automation ecosystem becomes even stronger.
- Our protocol expertise in PowerShell Remoting, authentication, and secure connectivity gives us a solid foundation to enhance how PowerShell Universal communicates and automates across platforms.
- Remote Desktop Manager (RDM) will play a central role in future integrations, serving as a familiar desktop interface for PowerShell Universal through native Avalonia components for a seamless experience.
- When paired with Devolutions Gateway, PowerShell Universal could enable secure, just-in-time automation across restricted environments — for example, performing remote password management or other administrative actions safely within isolated networks.
These are early ideas, but they show the clear potential for deeper synergy across our product lineup — empowering IT professionals with smarter, more integrated tools.
Momentum through Innovation
Over the past few years, Devolutions has steadily invested in technologies that strengthen our product ecosystem and support our long-term vision:
- In 2025, we announced a $3 million sponsorship of Avalonia, the open-source, cross-platform UI framework to secure the future of Remote Desktop Manager as a top-quality desktop application.
- In 2023, we entered a technological partnership with ITManager with the clear goal of integrating their technology, expertise, and team into Devolutions. Today, that talented group forms the foundation of our Ottawa office, which has continued to grow as part of our engineering organization. This collaboration expanded our capabilities in PowerShell remoting and Windows protocols such as WinRM and LDAP, while introducing advanced Active Directory management and web-based dashboard features that have strengthened our product ecosystem.
Adding PowerShell Universal continues that evolution. Each of these milestones — Avalonia, ITManager, and now PowerShell Universal — reflects our commitment to building a unified and sustainable technology platform that empowers IT professionals to do their best work.
The future: practical AI and IT productivity
AI is changing the IT landscape, but our philosophy is simple: AI should assist, not replace. We focus on building AI features that fit naturally into real workflows — helping IT professionals save time, reduce complexity, and focus on the parts of their jobs that truly matter.
Both Remote Desktop Manager and PowerShell Universal already include experimental MCP server features that lay the foundation for context-aware automation. We’ll continue investing in these technologies to create intelligent, practical tools that make IT professionals even more productive.
At Devolutions, evolution is quite literally part of our name. As the industry transitions toward AI-assisted IT, we’ll continue to be at the forefront — helping IT professionals navigate that change with confidence and trust.
Shaping the future, together
If you’re the kind of person who solves problems with scripts, tools, or a bit of creative automation, we want to hear from you.
As we bring PowerShell Universal into Devolutions, we’re exploring all the ways it can integrate with Remote Desktop Manager and beyond. Your perspective helps us focus on what matters most — practical ideas that make life easier for IT professionals everywhere.
We’re listening. Let’s build what’s next — together.
For the official details, read the full press release.
Steven Lafortune
