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Once we got the Dell KACE Appliance, we were able to easily start deploying for Macs and PCs and it's been great.
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Jehan Aziz, Manager of IS&T Client Services
National Geographic Society
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Fast ROI

More than half of Dell KACE customers say the KACE Appliance paid for itself in six months or less. How does the appliance pay for itself so fast?

  1. Fast deployment means fast ROI
    • Typical Impact: Unlike software only solutions that can take months or years to deploy, KACE Appliances can be deployed in hours, so benefits are realized almost immediately
    • Web-based training ensures administrators are well versed in KACE Appliance capabilities quickly and are able to implement practical solutions quickly, without requiring offsite training
  2. Automate repetitive tasks
    • Typical Impact: The KACE Appliance creates a 50% reduction in the time IT administrators spend on inventory, patches, distribution and other key administrative areas
    • The KACE Appliance often enables customers to automate the tasks of a full time administrator
  3. Reduce end user downtime
    • Typical Impact: Downtime per user can be reduced by up to five hours each by eliminating the need to have to surrender computers to IT to apply fixes. The KACE Appliance avoids this by managing computer settings and security in a policy-based fashion
    • Further, most KACE customers show an increased level of satisfaction from their internal users as they are able to address user issues faster and more effectively
    • End users can often solve their own problems through the Self Service User Portal, meaning faster solutions without service desk involvement
  4. Reduce travel costs
    • Typical Impact: Eliminating just two weeks of travel time for two IT administrators can save $6000 annually
    • Through remote imaging, management and administration, the KACE Appliance virtually eliminates the need for IT administrators to travel for administration tasks
  5. Power down computers overnight
    • Typical Impact: By powering down computers overnight, the appliance can save $20 per year per machine annually
  6. “Harvest” software licenses
    • Typical Impact: The KACE Appliance can save thousands of dollars annually by helping IT administrators to more efficiently allocate licenses and renegotiate licenses fees
    • Most companies over-subscribe to software licenses to ensure they are in compliance, thus have hundreds or thousands of licenses that are not used
    • By understanding exactly what software is installed and in use, organizations can more effectively and accurately negotiate license contracts with vendors
  7. “Find” hardware assets
    • Typical Impact: Through detailed accurate hardware inventory, KACE helps customers avoid buying new hardware by identifying underutilized assets, saving thousands of dollars annually
    • According to market research, companies misallocate 1-4% of their existing hardware