ManageEngine, the real time IT
management company, today announced key process automation and security
enhancements to its client management suite,
Desktop Central.
Available immediately, the new features include an iOS mobile app for managing
desktops and monitoring their performance on-the-go, a two-factor authentication
login system for IT administrators, an HTML5 viewer for remote desktop control
that requires no additional plugs or installation, and .EXE block for
Windows.
Desktop and laptop management
remains fundamental for organizations as the majority of employees, across all
organizational levels, use computers to do their day-to-day work. In turn, IT
administrators continue to face the mammoth task of managing these computers,
keeping them up to date, distributing software, and addressing new challenges
and vulnerabilities that often crop up.
"We understand that process
automation and security are two of the most important desktop management
requirements for IT administrators," said Mathivanan Venkatachalam, director of
product management for Desktop Central at ManageEngine. "The new updates will
simplify their regular chores such as deploying commonly used software and
troubleshooting, while focusing on providing maximum security."
Regulating Operations, Improving
Security
Desktop Central aims to address
concerns with asset security and auditing as well as streamline processes such
as software deployment and troubleshooting. The new features
include:
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Self-service
portal that empowers end users to install enterprise-sanctioned applications
by themselves, without seeking IT assistance.
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iOS app that
mobilizes auditing by giving consistent and detailed reports on the performance
of Windows, Linux and Mac computers. It also facilitates adding or removing
computers and managing agents.
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HTML5 viewer
that expedites troubleshooting by remotely managing desktops; also works on all
recent browsers and requires no additional installation.
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Two-factor
authentication for IT admins logging into Desktop Central to enhance
defenses by preventing identity breaches.
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Block .EXE tool
that prevents the installation of enterprise-blacklisted applications on
desktops.
Pricing and Availability
Desktop Central is available
immediately with the new features. The iOS mobile app can be downloaded from the
App Store. Prices start at $545 annually for 50 computers with the Professional
Edition. The new features are also available in the free edition of Desktop
Central, which manages up to 25 computers and mobile devices. A free,
fully-functional trial version is available at https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/download.html.