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AI in OS deployment: What to automate, what to avoid

GENERAL IT

Learn where AI helps and where it breaks OS deployment. See what to automate, what to avoid, and how to keep humans in control. Read before you automate.

February 11, 2026

9 device provisioning best practices for IT teams

GENERAL IT

Device provisioning doesn’t have to be fragile or manual. These 9 best practices show how teams use SmartDeploy to make provisioning boring in the best way.

February 2, 2026

5 MDT alternatives for Windows imaging in 2026

GENERAL IT

MDT is retired. It’s time for a new Windows imaging tool. Compare the best MDT alternatives and see why SmartDeploy is the cleanest, most flexible replacement.

January 28, 2026

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Application layering vs. baked-in apps

GENERAL IT

Application layering or baked-in apps? Compare image rebuild cycles, rollback strategy, and operational overhead to choose the right Windows image management approach.

February 25, 2026