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V2.0 of PC-Duo Enterprise snaps into Microsoft's 'standard' framework for system management tools
Atlanta, USA and Tamworth, England - 3 Feb 2003
Vector Networks Inc (www.vector-networks.com),
a leading provider of desktop management solutions that reduce the
cost of owning PCs, announces the release of its PC-Duo Enterprise
v.2.0 brand of software. PC-Duo Enterprise v.2.0 adopts the familiar
Microsoft® Management Console (MMC) in a move that reinforces
Vector Networks' commitment to providing software that offers user-friendly
installation and implementation for the enterprise market.
Version 2.0 of PC-Duo Enterprise has a sleek User Interface (U/I)
based on Windows XP look and feel and the Microsoft® Management
Console (MMC) provides a simple, integrated administration user interface
and administration model to meet the 'standards' requirements of larger
corporations.
Tim Wilson, Senior Analyst, Enterprise Management Associates, states
"by being MMC compliant, the PC-Duo Enterprise product offers
capabilities that many other vendors can't currently provide."
PC-Duo Enterprise is a first-of-breed modular desktop management suite
PC-Duo Enterprise has a unique modular architecture allowing IT organizations
the flexibility to purchase and implement functional modules as required.
The suite includes: Inventory Management, Software Metering, Software
Distribution, Diagnostics, Remote Control and web-based HelpDesk Issue
Tracking modules. There are 39 different combinations available to
meet the specific needs of corporations without them having to buy
software whose functionality overlaps with existing software or performs
functions unnecessary for their organization. The product is fully
expandable so future needs can easily be met.
Colin Bartram, Product Marketing Director, states "Over the
last six months the flexibility of the new modular approach we took
with the launch of PC-Duo Enterprise has found great favor in today's
hugely cost-conscious business environment - and in particular from
the larger corporations. These customers frequently collect their
preferred system management tools inside the MMC and so becoming MMC
compliant was a natural move for us to make."
PC-Duo Enterprise Serves the Multi-national Marketplace
In its effort to provide multi-national companies with a product that
is affordable and scalable, Vector Networks' PC-Duo Enterprise v.2.0
is localization-ready, making local language text conversion
a simple and expedient process. Colin Bartram, company spokesperson,
adds "Increasing interest from multi-national companies has
justified an investment in making the product more 'localization-friendly'.
By making changes to the structure of the software we can respond
more quickly and cost-effectively to requests for local-language versions
outside the mainstream language choices."
More About MMC
The introduction of MMC to PC-Duo Enterprise greatly reduces training
costs for new and upgraded users by allowing them to work within a
standard interface with which they are familiar. The MMC creates a
programming framework in which consoles (collections of administrative
tools) can be created, saved and opened.
Adopting the MMC allows all areas of the PC-Duo Enterprise product
to be presented through the familiar tree view. This view exposes
all the main value areas of the product, indicates clear structure
and reinforces to customers the ease of managing and maintaining the
software in their unique environment.
Some PC-Duo Enterprise v2.0 Product Highlights
- A sleek new User-Interface based on the Windows XP look and feel
- Microsoft® Management Console implementation provides a familiar
environment
- Localization-ready for multi-national customers
- Remote Control module enhancements
- Real-time Software Distribution enhancement
- Improved and more comprehensive Hardware Inventory detection
About Vector Networks
Vector Networks Group specializes in the development and marketing
of Windows-based desktop management software for the enterprise
market. Through Vector's ever-increasing reseller channel and direct
sales, the company services customers in over 40 countries with
software installed on nearly 3.5 million PCs. Vector Networks is
positioned for exponential growth with its focus on acquiring complementary
products and companies with complementary technology. Development
over the coming months will be high paced to provide additional
modules that further expand the functionality of the PC-Duo Enterprise
product.
For a free 30-day evaluation copy of PC-Duo Enterprise go to: www.metaquest.com.
For interview opportunities, product requests, photos and further
details contact:
Judith Drucker
PR Essentials Co., Inc.
Tel: (732) 617-1815
E-mail: judy@pressentials.com
Phil Robinson
Vector Networks
Tel: +44(0) 1827 67333
E-mail: probinson@vector-networks.co.uk |
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