Webcasts

In this CTO Edge Corner podcast hosted by Mike Vizard, Marty Kacin, the CTO for KACE, explains why automating the migration process, especially around Windows 7, is the only way most IT organizations will be able to cope with the increasing complexity of systems management.

Patching clients effectively and reliably is becoming a non-stop process for most organizations, demanding a robust, dynamic and automated infrastructure to ensure delivery. In this webinar, experts Paul Henry from leading IT security vendor Lumension and Ken Ross from KACE and will demonstrate how a broad, reliable and easy-to-use implementation of patching can quickly and cost-effectively secure your organization.

Application Virtualization is a breakthrough technology that eliminates a number of issues that inherently make application deployment so complex. Are the days of the Windows Installer-based deployments numbered? Microsoft has already removed Windows Installer as a logo requirement for Windows 7. How will these changes affect administrators focused on application deployment and desktop management today? In this live web event, Bob Kelly, founder of AppDeploy.com, will address these questions and more regarding the uses and benefits of application virtualization.

With the Windows 7 release now a reality, the question for many organizations is no longer whether to migrate, but how. But what compatibility challenges accompany this new operating system? What tools are available to help? Industry expert Nelson Ruest and systems management appliance provider KACE provide the necessary steps to make the Windows 7 migration a smooth and painless process.

Join leading analyst firm EMA and KACE in this hour long webcast to learn how a practical, targeted implementation of ITIL best practices can quickly and cost-effectively deliver the benefits of ITIL to your organization. After this webinar you will understand the most important components of ITIL and how to immediately act on those areas that can offer the greatest near term return.

Windows Installer repackaging and application management can be a real challenge for any IT organization, requiring regression testing, complex script creation and extensive troubleshooting. Application virtualization is a breakthrough technology that overcomes a number of issues that inherently make application deployment so complex. Join Bob Kelly, founder of AppDeploy.com, for this live web event, where he will address the uses and benefits of application virtualization.

Migration to Windows 7 is a future reality for most. With XP approaching its end of life and many organizations simply choosing to skip Vista, the new Windows 7 release holds the promise of new features and benefits that include added security, improved manageability and enhanced ease of use. Still, regardless of the starting point, a migration to Windows 7 is a path that holds as many questions and challenges as it does potential rewards. Learn from Industry Expert Nelson Ruest and Systems Management Appliance Vendor KACE how organizations who plan well can significantly reduce the time and effort required to migrate to Windows 7.

The pressure on the healthcare industry to reduce costs, adhere to government regulations such as HIPAA, and raise the quality of services, all with a limited IT budget, are daunting. However, streamlining and optimizing the management of healthcare organizations’ IT systems can lead to dramatic time-savings for administrators while saving their institution money. Hear how Steve Coryell, Network administrator at Island Hospital leveraged a breakthrough appliance-based approach to systems management to save his team precious time and his organization money.

Increasingly, employees are demanding the flexibility to use Mac in the enterprise and many organizations are responding by supporting Macs for the first time. Learn how to utilize a cross platform solution to effectively support both Mac and Windows in your environment without excessive costs or complexity.

K-12 educational institutions face unique and varied systems management challenges, oftentimes operating in a lean and resource-constrained environment. Streamlining and optimizing the management of a school’s IT systems can lead to dramatic time savings for administrators while saving their institution money. Join Michael Williams, IT Manager, at Dexter and Southfield Schools to learn IT management best practices and how he leverages the KBOX to save his team precious time and his organization money.

Effective systems management is a tough job, especially for larger organizations. With thousands of PCs and servers to manage, the demands of a growing, diverse and often far-flung user base means dedicating a large team and significant time to implementing and administering a systems management solution. Hear from Francois Chevalier, VP Retail Systems, on how Rogers Communications leverages KBOX to achieve significant time and cost savings.

Point-imaging solutions such as Symantec Ghost automate only parts of the systems deployment process. The manual work that needs to be performed as a result can negate any automation benefits. In this product comparison white paper, EMA details the many advantages of the KBOX Systems Deployment Appliance, which caters to the entire systems deployment lifecycle.

Macs are making an increasingly large impression on corporate environments, bringing with them the need to effectively manage them alongside their Windows counterparts. In this podcast from Inside Mac Radio, host Scott Sheppard discusses with Lubos Parobek, VP of Product Management at KACE, how KACE Systems Management appliances can assist systems administrators to automate such tasks as software distribution, patching and help desk using an integrated cross platform approach, one that eliminates time consuming desk visits and gets Mac and PC support staff working collaboratively.

Virtual Strategy Magazine interviews KACE on its release of KACE Virtual Kontainers. The interview starts with a quick discussion around KACE’s history in the area of virtualization, then goes on to cover what Virtual Kontainers are and how they can benefit customers. Learn how this new solution stands out from its competitors as well as some hints as to what is planned for the future.

Educational institutions face unique and varied systems management challenges which create a difficult environment in which to stay lean and cost effective. In this webcast you learn best practices from the education industry and hear how Michael Heuer, at Portland Community College leverages a breakthrough appliance-based approach to systems management to save his team time and his college money.

Retro fashion might be in style, but old-fashioned point-imaging solutions such as Symantec Ghost lack important capabilities and cannot save you the time and money of more contemporary solutions. Learn how to save significant time and money over Symantec Ghost by using a systems deployment appliance.

KACE has introduced the industry’s first iPhone management solution – the iPhone Management Module – as an integrated element of the KBOX Systems Management Appliance. Now, in addition to managing Mac, Windows and Linux-based PCs and servers, you can just as easily configure, deploy and track iPhones in a way that is simple, secure – and sane.

This webinar examines the critical steps for reducing attack surfaces. These include comprehensive vulnerability scanning, remediation, and the setting and enforcement of secure configurations for firewalls, anti-virus, browsers, VPNs, and e-mail. You'll learn the best practices for reducing the attack surface of your desktop and laptop systems, ensuring that your corporate systems and information remain secure.

Hear Marty Kacin, CTO and co-founder of KACE, share with Virtual Strategy Magazine his insights into virtualization and systems management, what KACE is doing in the virtualization arena with its recent acquisition of Computers in Motion, and his views on what the future holds for virtualization.

Learn what you need to know to ensure the entry and management of iPhones and Macs into your environment is trouble-free, secure, and managed.

Does your IT group support Mac or Linux as well as Windows? Join KACE for a dynamic presentation on managing systems in a mixed OS environment.

AppDeploy founder Bob Kelly delivers this one hour session which focus on what opportunities exist when it comes to deploying applications with proven hints and tips to make the job easier. In this session you will learn the pros and cons of repackaging, tips on determining what method to use, and real world examples illustrating software packaging options.

Join leading EMA industry analyst Steve Brasen and KACE Senior Director of Product Management Lubos Parobek for an informative webinar to explore techniques and best practices for addressing and resolving the challenges that accompany systems deployment and configuration management.

Rob Meinhardt, CEO, KACE is interviewed by Ken Rayment of Better Process Podcast. In this show Rob discusses IT trends within the manufacturing industry.

Join Diane Hagglund of King Research to learn what you need to know to get in compliance with your software licensing agreements. Next, learn how Portland Community College automates software license compliance in a vast and complex setting. The webinar also features a real time demonstration showing first hand how to use system management tools to streamline and automate license compliance in your organization.

In this webinar we explain what constitutes a virtual appliance and discuss the value of deploying applications via a virtual appliance versus traditional software. Further, we explain what to look for in a virtual appliance, provide an overview of solutions delivered via virtual appliances, and compare and contrast the benefits of physical and virtual appliances.

A recent King Research survey of over 900 IT professionals found that the majority of IT organizations are not planning to upgrade to Vista, and that a significant number of IT organizations have actually considered moving to non-Windows operating systems to avoid the upgrade. Delve into the survey results and learn what you need to know to get ready to migrate, or not, to Vista.

Rob Meinhardt, KACE CEO, interviewed by PricewaterhouseCoopers Start Up Radio about how to build, deliver, and sell a tailored technology solution to the Midmarket.

Marty Kacin, CTO and co-founder of KACE, explains how virtualization technology is moving down to small and midsize companies, what characteristics any IT shop should look for in a virtualized appliance, and how you can avoid mistakes installing and using these appliances.

While one might expect most to be using Microsoftís Windows PE, a poll at AppDeploy has exposed the fact that over 40 percent of the deployment community is using the alternative BartPE solution. This webinar by Bob Kelly, founder of AppDeploy, helps to explain the pros and cons of each so that administrators may use the appropriate solution for their organizationsí needs.

What is the Fortune 100,000? In this podcast from Enterprise Management Associates, analyst Steve Brasen investigates why the Fortune 100K (or medium enterprises) face unique challenges in balancing their size and resources, and the need for a Fortune 100,000 focused systems management solution.

Most of you probably have more than a few “experiences” with traditional enterprise software implementations, as well as all the related issues surrounding hardware systems. Ever wish there were options for simplifying software development, testing, deployment and maintenance? Listen to Marty Kacin, CTO and co-founder of KACE, discuss the benefits of Appliance-based Software Delivery (AbSD).

Research Vice President Ronni Colville, of leading analyst firm Gartner, discusses the opportunities and challenges that Fortune 100,000 organizations face when automating systems and security management, and details the best practices that should be considered when choosing and implementing an automation tool.

Ever wish there was a faster and easier way to provision systems in your company? Ever wonder what the best practices would be to make your process smoother and more efficient? In this short executive webinar, KACE™ Director of Product Management Lubos Parobek covers these and other topics.

External network security is a prime concern in the business world. In this ZDNET Video Feature, KACE CEO Rob Meinhardt explains why managing complexities inside the network is equally critical.

Does your organization spend tremendous amounts of time and effort managing your Autodesk products? Is it causing you a lot of stress and wasted efforts? See and hear how the KBOX™ Systems Management Appliance can make your life easier.

Featured speaker Andi Mann, an EMA senior analyst with more than 20 years of experience on mainframes, servers and desktop systems, discusses the measurable benefits of automating IT processes.