The Federal Desktop Core Configuration
In an effort to strengthen Federal IT security, the OMB (U.S. Office of Management and Budget) has mandated that Federal Agencies standardize the configuration of approximately 300 settings on each of their Windows XP and Vista computer. Implementation doesn’t need to be a burden.
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Reducing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of PCs
Are you including “indirect costs” as part of your TCO? For desktop computing, more than 70% of the TCO could be associated with indirect activities. It’s important to be aware of all factors to effectively reduce the cost of PC ownership.
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The Sledgehammer vs. the Scalpel: Eliminate the Pain of PC Re-imaging
If the O/S or an application becomes corrupted or if PC performance is degraded, IT organizations are forced to completely re-image a machine (sledgehammer). The “scalpel” approach automatically recovers PCs while preserving user settings, keeping the machine in compliance with a simple reboot.
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Gaining Control of the Desktop
If any component of the IT core infrastructure isn’t working, then key business processes will suffer. Although significant investments have been made in servers to ensure availability, the same attention hasn’t been given to desktops. Automated desktop support reduces costs while improving PC performance and stability.
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Being Green and Saving Green: Making the Case for PC Power Management
Growing public concern over the environmental impacts of e-waste and power consumption has led many companies to seek new ways to implement ‘greener’ solutions into their everyday processes. While some are grand in scope, there are several simple things that can be done to increase efficiency across the organization. Powering down your company’s computers from a central console can go a long way towards being and saving some green.
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