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Desktop Management: Systems management for desktop and laptop computers. Keeping users' computers in large enterprises up-to-date is a mammoth task, especially the never-ending upgrading of system software to prevent security breaches....; Full Desktop Management Definition >>

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TechNet Webcast: Optimizing desktop management With System Center Configuration Manager and Microsoft SoftGrid Application Virtualization (Level 300): One of the biggest challenges IT departments face in organization is reducing the cost of managing their desktops. Broader demands from the business, fast-paced technology cycles, and increasing security threats place a heavy demand on IT departments to deliver higher value at a lower cost. IT teams must test for...; Tags: Virtualization, Webcast, Desktop Management, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft TechNet, Desktops, Hardware; Webcasts 2008-01-15
GoverLAN (exe): Take over your remote machines and users with the Goverlan Remote Administration Suite. Goverlan doesn't require pre-installing any software on your remote machines. The Goverlan suite includes: Goverlan Management Console (provides domain account administration and real-time support, diagnostics and management of users and machines), Goverlan Scope Actions (provides enterprise level...; Tags: PJ Technologies, Desktop Management, Goverlan Suite, Goverlan Command Line, Desktops, Remote Administration, Hardware; Software downloads 2008-01-04
Microsoft Webcast: IDC Webcast: Improving desktop management With Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (Level 100): The presenter of this webcast discusses the results of a recent IDC survey of 132 IT professionals worldwide that reports how Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack MDOP technologies can dramatically improve desktop management practices and address key pain points in managing, maintaining, and diagnosing desktop technology. The specific benefits from using...; Tags: Webcast, Optimization, Desktop Management, Microsoft Corp., International Data Corp., Desktops, Digital Media, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology; Webcasts 2007-12-03
ManageEngine Desktop Central (exe): ManageEngine Desktop Central is a Web-Based windows desktop management software that helps administrators to effectively manage the desktops from a central point. It provides Configurations, Inventory Management, Patch Management, Service Pack Installation, Software Installation, Desktop Sharing, System Tools, Active Directory Reports and User Logon Reports. Provides out-of-the-box configuration options to...; Tags: Desktop Management, AdventNet Inc., ManageEngine Desktop Central, Desktops, Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Microsoft Windows, Hardware, Directory Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Operating Systems; Software downloads 2007-11-08
Professional Services Firm Saves on desktop management With New Operating System: Beca Group needed to reduce the cost of deploying and maintaining an ageing desktop operating system. The company also needed a more stable, secure desktop operating system for its many mobile employees. Beca Group is upgrading to the Windows Vista operating system to reduce the time IT staff spends deploying...; Tags: Desktop Management, Operating System, Professional Services, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Beca Group, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Hardware; Case studies 2006-11-07

Microsoft Webcast: desktop management With System Center Solutions for the IT Manager (Level 200): With desktop management consuming the bulk of IT labor costs at many companies, an effective desktop management strategy is crucial to reducing total cost of ownership and creating a more agile IT organization. In this webcast for IT managers, find out how the Microsoft Infrastructure Optimization Model can help to...; Tags: Webcast, Desktop Management, Microsoft Corp., Desktops, Hardware; Webcasts 2006-10-19
Microsoft snaps up desktop management firm: Microsoft snaps up desktop management firmMS, come on, stop buying software companiesif you're ever to complete your World Domination, hardware and the raw materials that make the components is where you'll need to go. Software is too easily replicable and not finite, silicon, gold, chips, etc would have you...; Tags: Desktops, Semiconductors, Microsoft Corp., desktop management, desktop; Discussion threads 2006-10-03
Achieving the Optimum Balance Between Lockdown and Flexibility With Closed-Loop Client Management: One of the major problems with traditional desktop management tools is that they have generally remained siloed with little or no process integration among them. As a result, the IT staff has to grapple with a patchwork of multiple point solutions from multiple vendors, loosely tied together with manual procedures....; Tags: BMC Software Inc., Desktop Management, ITIL, It Management, It Services, It service Management; White papers 2006-07-25
desktop management With Sun Ray Software: Having a desktop service is appealing as it provides advantages such as high availability, security, reduced total life cycle costs, and backup policies for user data. With these benefits, Sun Ray technology provides a way to reduce costs and administration workload in the desktop infrastructure. Still, some improvement is possible...; Tags: Software, Desktop Management, Sun Microsystems Inc., Sun Ray, Sun Desktop Manager, Desktops, Hardware; White papers 2006-05-01
SABIC Optimizes IT Desktop Service Costs With Centralized and Standardized desktop management: The Saudi Basic Industries Corporation SABIC is the world's seventh largest petrochemicals manufacturer. It is the Middle East's largest company in terms of market capitalization at more than U.S.$100 billion. IT Services at SABIC wanted to provide better desktop services in terms of security, resolution time, costs and control. IT...; Tags: Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Desktop Management, Information Technology, Microsoft Corp., SABIC, Desktops, Hardware; Case studies 2006-05-01
desktop management outsourcing reached $28 bln in 2005: According to Gartner, revenues for outsourcing desktop management hit almost $28 bln worldwide in 2005; at least 22 vendors participated to the tune of $50 mln or more each.; Tags: Desktops, desktop management, desktop; Blog posts 2006-02-07
desktop management: Getting It Right: Increased compliance needs, a rise in security threats and the growing number of desktops and remote workers within organizations make it crucial to provide solid desktop management. Read this white paper for more on achieving efficient desktop management.; Tags: WebEx Communications Inc., Desktop Management, Desktops, Hardware; White papers 2006-02-01
Using Group Policy for Enterprise desktop management: Standardization, Security, and Compliance: With the proliferation of the networked personal computer, desktop management has become increasingly important to network security, user productivity, and regulatory compliance. This paper explains how organizations can leverage the Group Policy infrastructure in Active Directory to create their own standard for enterprise desktop management, and by doing so eliminate...; Tags: Security, Group Policy, Desktop Management, Compliance, Standardization, ITIL, Desktops, It Services, Hardware; White papers 2005-11-21
LANsurveyor (exe): LANsurveyor is proven, network and desktop management software. LANsurveyor makes it easy to map, manage, and report on your entire network. LANsurveyor is unique because it provides four essential functions in one cost-effective application: automatic network maps, asset management reports, network monitor, and remote administration and distribution. LANsurveyor generates a...; Tags: Network, Desktop Management, LANsurveyor, Asset Management, Networking, Desktops, Operational Planning, Business Operations, Hardware; Software downloads 2005-10-19
Novell ZENworks 6.5 desktop management: In Novell ZENworks 6.5 Desktop Management, Novell includes an architectural element known as the ZENworks Middle Tier Server. The middle-tier server is a Web server with ZENworks Web components built on Apache or Internet Information Services IIS that provide functions to the workstation agents, allowing them to deliver ZENworks Desktop...; Tags: Novell Inc., Novell ZENworks, Desktop Management, Desktops, Servers, Hardware; White papers 2005-02-25
Windows XP and desktop management: You may ask why you should upgrade your systems to Windows XP Professional. The answer is to improve productivity, reduce support costs, and maximize the potential of your existing IT infrastructure. This IT Guide focuses on the details you need to make this business decision to upgrade.; Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Desktop Management, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Desktops, Strategy, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Management; White papers 2005-02-14
Windows Deployment: The Fastest and Most Reliable Way to Deploy Windows 2000, XP, or Server 2003, Delivering Ongoing desktop management Savings: ManageSoft for Windows Deployment is an end-to-end operating system deployment solution. With its unique, smart-agent architecture, ManageSoft simplifies Windows deployment for new and existing desktops, laptops, and servers. ManageSoft provides policy-based control and central reporting for every step of a Windows rollout project, delivering ongoing savings long after initial deployment....; Tags: Desktop, Desktop Management, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, Server, ManageSoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; White papers 2004-09-01
Implementing Common desktop management Scenarios With the Group Policy Management Console: This white paper describes six scenarios for using Group Policy to manage users' desktop environments. These Group Policy Object GPO scenarios are intended to be starting points from which one can develop settings tailored to their environment. These scenarios illustrate of the range of features manageable by using Group Policy....; Tags: Desktop, Group Policy, Console, Scenario, Microsoft Group Policy Management Console, Desktop Management, Environment, Management Console; White papers 2004-05-03
Novell ZENworks and Altiris Client Management Suite: A Comparison: Nothing is more important than your workforce’s ability to be productive; however, technology can impede that goal just as much as it can enable it. At a first glance, ZENworks for Desktops and Altiris Client Management Suite seem to be desktop management solutions with similar capabilities; a closer examination reveals...; Tags: Novell Inc., Novell ZENworks, Desktop Management, Altiris Inc., Nothing, Desktops, Hardware; White papers
Nuclear Management Company to Utilize Marimba's Software to Streamline Its Windows 2000 Rollout: Nuclear Management Company NMC operates six nuclear plants in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. They needed a highly dependable and reliable desktop management solution to help maintain application consistency across all of their facilities. NMC will utilize Marimba's Desktop Management products to distribute, manage, update, and repair applications on more...; Tags: Software, Desktop Management, Microsoft Windows 2000, Marimba, Streamline, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Hardware; Case studies