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IMAGING HAS NEVER BEEN THIS EASY

 

Glen Schebece, Manager of Desktop Services, WebMD

 

SmartDeploy has made creating and managing images a breeze. Overnight we went from managing a half dozen images down to managing just one. It takes the complexity out of tools like DISM and ImageX. Using a virtual machine to create our master installation was a genius idea and we no longer have to wait weeks after new hardware models are released to procure a machine and start a new image from scratch. My senior engineer in charge of imaging and deployment has never been happier.

Yes, I would recommend SmartDeploy Enterprise to a colleague.

 

 

EASY TO USE

 

Mary Crook, Technology Specialist, Pampa School District

 

I really appreciate the quickness of the Technical Support team. It is always nice when you have to deal with several companies and their support teams to have them act on your issues in a speedy manner and your company has not let me down yet!

Yes, I would recommend SmartDeploy Enterprise to a colleague.

 

 

BASE IMAGE MANAGEMENT IS SIMPLIFIED!

 

Bryan N. Bleakney, Project Lead - PC/Web Technologies, Werner Co.

 

We have 6 PC Technicians who support 800 PCs across our enterprise. In the past we used a drive imaging product to create multiple base images for Windows XP which we centrally managed and deployed to our technicians across all locations. Each location would use the standard set of base images provided by the corporate IT group. We purchased PCs centrally and adhered to hardware standards, yet still we had about 5 PC and 5 laptop platforms to support. At times it was challenging to maintain base images that would work across all hardware platforms. Once we got a working image, it was a difficult task to update the image and test it on all hardware platforms, so we(I) didn't update the image that often. When we rolled out Windows 7 we quickly determined that our current imaging application wasn't compatible with Windows 7, so we looked for other options. A co-worker read about SmartDeploy and suggested we take a look at the product. I AM VERY HAPPY HE FOUND YOUR PRODUCT. When we deploy the base image to the computer, SmartDeploy automatically combines the appropriate drivers to the base image, joins the domain, and once the process is complete our users are able to sign in to a clean, fresh machine. SmartDeploy will even update the BIOS if needed! For us, the product was a perfect fit. Using the SmartDeploy approach has made the job of maintaining base images very easy. The SmartDeploy management and deployment concept is great! I create and maintain just two base images using standard virtual technology. I have one for 32-bit Windows 7 and another for 64-bit. Updating these base images is easy. When we rolled out Windows 7 SP1, I just powered up the virtual machines, installed the updates, and ran the SmartDeploy process which created the new base images. I then shipped all locations current base images. Updating the base image to Office 2010 was just as easy. I no longer need to worry about vendor specific hardware drivers. The drivers are completely separated from the base image. Updating vendor specific hardware drivers is also very easy. Current "vendor driver packs" are available for download on SmartDeploy's web site and if needed these can be updated to suit your own needs. Thank you SmartDeploy for making a great product that fit our specific needs in a way that makes it very simple for us to manage.

Yes, I would recommend SmartDeploy Enterprise to a colleague.

 

 

FINALLY SOMETHING THAT WORKS!

 

Dave Sherrill, Technician, Southern Illinois Healthcare

 

This is the first truly hardware independent imaging system I have used it works flawlessly and support is a breeze.

Yes, I would recommend SmartDeploy Enterprise to a colleague.

 

 

BEST IMAGING PRODUCT I HAVE EVER USED

 

Brandon Mincey, Sr Systems Administrator, US Navy

 

SmartDeploy is a great product, with a fantastic interface for deploying images to multiple types of clients and servers. I use it to maintain a baseline image for over 59 different types of hardware and found it to be excellent in handling the hundreds of drivers necessary to make that all happen. I would give it my highest recommendation for anyone who needs to utilize an enterprise-class imaging solution.

Yes, I would recommend SmartDeploy Enterprise to a colleague.

 

 

MADE OUR DEPARTMENT MORE EFFICIENT

 

Harry Howes, IT Manager, Highlands County School Board

 

Smartdeploy has saved us time and money. Tech support has been very supportive on any issues we have had.

Yes, I would recommend SmartDeploy Enterprise to a colleague.

 

 

BEST LIGHT-TOUCH SOLUTION

 

Leith Carlson, IT Support Specialist, Citrix

 

As the sole imaging admin for our company for many years, I have tested several imaging solutions. SmartDeploy is by far the best solution out there for what it does. Platform packs make hardware independence an easily obtainable dream. My only complaint with SmartDeploy is the lack of true zero-touch deployments. In speaking with the very helpful and knowledgeable staff I know that zero-touch is something that Prowess is looking at and I'm confident they will bring a simple, smart solution.

Yes, I would recommend SmartDeploy Enterprise to a colleague.

 

 

DRIVER PACKAGES ARE A TIME SAVINGS

 

Joe Nazari, Network Engineer, US Marshal Service/DOJ

 

I just want to thank SmartDeploy for their great product. I have saved so much time with the platform packages. Thanks again.

Yes, I would recommend SmartDeploy Enterprise to a colleague.

 

 

A+ IN MY BOOK

Heather Schrader, Help Desk Administrator

 

As a help desk administrator I was fearing the daunting task of upgrading all of our network PCs from Windows XP to Windows 7. This saved a great deal of time and I actually ended up finishing the upgrade project months ahead of schedule. The Platform Packs are great in the fact they provide drivers instead of having to search all the drivers out.

Yes, I would recommend SmartDeploy Enterprise to a colleague.

 

 

DRIVER MANAGEMENT IS A BREEZE


Leon van Lare, Head of ICT

 

SmartDeploy solved our workstation imaging problem. Ghost and Acronis are too simple. MS system center is too complex. SmartDeploy is easy to use. Its automation feature is also incredible.

Yes, I would recommend SmartDeploy Enterprise to a colleague.

 

 

EASY AND FAST OS DEPLOYMENT


Jesper Ravn, System Administrator

 

Easy and fast OS deployment. Great driver management concept.

Yes, I would recommend SmartDeploy Enterprise to a colleague.