How many desktops and laptops does your institution have to manage? How much time does it take? Making sure you have an accurate inventory is only the beginning. You also need to keep them updated with the latest operating system, browser and application fixes to ensure security. And you need to be able to troubleshoot problems that inevitably arise.
Now imagine having 30,000 machines to manage — and a public school system budget to do it with.
That was exactly the challenge facing Seminole County Public Schools. But by replacing its assortment of ineffective asset management, issue tracking and machine imaging tools with two Dell KACE appliances, the district enabled easy management of its 30,000 desktops and laptops – and saved $100,000 over three years.
With the Dell KACE K1000 Systems Management Appliance, Seminole County Public Schools always has an accurate inventory of its assets and can keep all the machines properly updated to protect students’ and staff computers, as well as the network. And the K1000’s integrated service desk enables users to submit help desk tickets reports online instead of contacting IS staff individually, so the tickets can be prioritized and resolved efficiently.
The K2000 Systems Deployment Appliance complements the K1000 by simplifying disk imaging and deployment, enabling IS staff to create and maintain a standard imaging platform across the district.
But wouldn’t a comprehensive solution like this swallow a public school district’s budget entirely? Not at all. By replacing three separate systems and eliminating the need to purchase a significantly more expensive solution, the K1000 and K2000 actually saved Seminole County Public Schools at least $100,000 over three years. Plus, the appliances have a smaller footprint, so the district needs less physical space and has reduced its energy costs.
To learn more, register for a live webcast where IT and network experts from Seminole County Public Schools will explain how the district leverages the KACE K1000 and K2000 to enable the forward-thinking initiatives that help make it one of the most highly performing school districts in the state while also ensuring security and reducing costs.
