KACE is announcing that it will provide equal support for Mac and Windows platforms through its systems management solution. This will allow customers to manage both Macs and Windows computers through a single solution, simplifying IT operations. KACE's cross-platform management capabilities like imaging, software metering, and configuration management will provide efficiencies. The new solution gives organizations true freedom of choice in purchasing computers without concern for management limitations.
5. What We Are Announcing KACE is the first systems management solution to put the Mac platform on parity with Windows. KACE is offering full-fledged Mac support with no apologies… KACE appliances’ multi platform support simplifies and streamlines IT operations for increased efficiencies KACE empowers organizations to have TRUE freedom of choice when purchasing computers.
6. Increasing Mac Presence in Enterprise Snow Leopard built-in enterprise support Consumer space momentum Failure of Vista ITIC Survey, Dec 2008
7. Existing Options Lacking Mac-Only Solutions Management Suites Can’t handle other platforms No future flexibility in adopting Windows Unequal levels of support for Macs and Windows Investment in additional hardware and software required
9. New Capabilities Imaging Innovative technology eliminates redundant transfers in the capture, storage, and deployment of images Software Metering Analyze the utilization purchased software. If software is not being utilized, opt to not pay expensive licensing fees. Configuration Management Enforce desktop settings across a network with a click of a button.
12. Summary KACE is the first systems management solution to put the Mac platform on parity with Windows. KACE is offering full-fledged Mac support with no apologies… KACE appliances’ multi platform support simplifies and streamlines IT operations for increased efficiencies KACE empowers organizations to have TRUE freedom of choice when purchasing computers.
A principal at ITIC said “Corporations are deploying Macs and the Mac OS X 10.x at a rate not seen since the late 1980s.68% of respondents in a recent ITIC survey to state that they will allow end users to deploy Macs as their corporate desktops, doubling the number of respondents from the previous year.Drivers for growth:“Consumerization” of Macs in the enterprise has led workers who’ve enjoyed positive experiences with Macs in the home environment to seek out the same experience in the corporate environment. Microsoft Vista was a complete disaster—a number of businesses refused to upgrade to the operating system and turned to alternative platforms such as Mac OS X.Apple’s upcoming operating system, OS X Snow Leopard has built-in enterprise support for organizations that have the latest version of Microsoft Exchange.
The penetration of Macs into the enterprise makes it essential for businesses to utilize a cross-platform systems management solution. Existing options are lacking.Mac-Only Solutions:-Can’t handle other platforms-Eliminating future flexibility for businesses to bring Windows into their environment without purchasing a separate solution. Management suites that advertise the fact that they offer cross-platform support. -These management suites offer unequal levels of support for Macs and Windows, with being relegated to “2nd class status”-Piggy back off of Apple’s xServe solution and require customers to invest in additional hardware and software.
Requirement for Ideal Cross-Platform Solution:-optimize the entire systems management lifecycle-come out of the box ready to support Windows, Mac, and even Linux platforms. -works exactly the same way irrespective of platformKACE fits the bill! -Simply plug the appliance into your network and you’re ready to go. -There’s no extra training or learning curve required to provision multiple platforms.
xServe is a $3,000 product.
Even with added functionality, the pricing for KACE appliances remains the same!
