Just a few weeks ago we released our latest version, SmartDeploy 2.0.3000. It is packed with new features and improvements, some that you’ll notice right upon download. Others will be nearly invisible to you as we build the structure to support new features set for release later this year – stay tuned for more on […]
read more »Last week I posted my thoughts on security after reflecting back on a common choice people make every day in the airport—charging your phone via USB versus Edison plug. We make simple choices every day that can affect our hardware and data security. This got me thinking about how we, in IT, select hardware and […]
read more »Microsoft’s volume licensing for Windows 10 is clear as mud. And if you don’t fully understand it you could find your company out of compliance. Jeff is here to break down exactly what is needed when reimaging Windows 10 machines and shares some “gotchas” so you don’t have to sweat it. HELPFUL RESOURCES HOW […]
read more »Like many of you might have done this past holiday season, I traveled by plane to visit family in another city, and I was struck by a fairly common sight in the airport terminal. There was a charging station to top off your smartphone battery, maintained at a gate by a major US airline. At […]
read more »It’s officially the season of giving! Hearing of the ways SmartDeploy customers are giving back has us gushing with pride. We truly have the best customers around. When IT Director of American Academy Charter Schools, Brian Wherry, reached out to ask if we would support him in a project he was doing, we were thrilled […]
read more »In an effort to continually improve the SmartDeploy user experience, we asked industry leader and tech podcaster, Paul Thurrott, to put our software to the test. While Paul’s reputation for giving his honest opinion made him the perfect fit to help us understand areas where we could improve and expand the product, we couldn’t help […]
read more »Earlier this week, Microsoft pushed out Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. To ensure SmartDeploy customers running Windows 10 would still be able to utilize SmartDeploy without issue, we have released a new version. SmartDeploy 2.0.2097 is available for download. In addition to the support for Microsoft’s latest upgrade, you’ll find: New Platform Pack Library Search: […]
read more »In a crowded world of image deployment software available for IT professionals, we’re mindful that SmartDeploy is just one of many options from which to choose. The feedback that we’re constantly hearing from customers about what truly sets our product apart from the competition’s is our pre-built driver packages (Platform Packs) which allow our approach […]
read more »We recently teamed up with the good people over at Thurrott.com to host a webcast covering everything you need to know about managing the new Windows 10 update schedule. We wanted to get down to the details about what Microsoft’s new Windows as a Service model really means and how it impacts the way you […]
read more »When evaluating computer imaging software, it can be tempting to go with the option that requires the lowest upfront cost, especially when “free” options exist. We at SmartDeploy know how conscious IT departments need to be of their budgets and we’ve learned a lot from companies who have had painful experiences by going with free […]
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