Swindon, August 20, 2002 - Intel today introduced Intel(r) LANDesk(r) Mobile Manager, an add-on option to Intel LANDesk Management Suite 6.6 that provides comprehensive management support for workers who depend on mobile PCs and PDAs for access to business-critical information and applications.
"Customers are looking for more powerful tools to inventory and manage the growing number of mobile devices connected to their networks," said Robert Naegle, director of marketing development, Intel Software Products and Services Division. "Mobile Manager supports many major mobile device platforms and allows IT managers to inventory and view devices on their networks, distribute software, ensure licensing compliance, and monitor application use."
Mobile Manager provides the features and benefits of two of the top products in their respective management categories - Intel LANDesk Management Suite and XcelleNet Afaria* mobile/handheld management software. By combining the two technologies, Intel is offering a "best-in-class" solution.
"By working together to create a unified desktop and mobile device management solution, XcelleNet and Intel have built the industry's most powerful solution," said Russell Anderton, XcelleNet vice president, business development. "Together we provide the maximum amount of mobile device compatibility with one of the industry's best desktop management applications."
Growing need for mobile device support
Mobile Manager helps reduce operating costs by integrating powerful device management tools with a leading desktop management suite, giving IT managers an all-in-one solution. Application features include:
* Software distribution - Deploy and update software applications on mobile devices.
* Inventory - Track software and hardware assets, version numbers, capabilities and other features for each device.
* Distribution and update of business content - Issue relevant corporate data to remote workers, field personnel or salespeople when they synchronize their devices or in real time wirelessly.
* Uniform control - Manage device configuration settings to company standards.
* Data Synchronization - Extend groupware applications and corporate databases to mobile devices.
* Data availability - Backup and restore mission-critical data on mobile devices.
Maximum compatibility
Mobile Manager offers unique, comprehensive mobile device compatibility and desktop management, providing support for mobile laptop computers, WindowsCE / Pocket PC* and Palm* devices, as well as an industry-leading desktop management application.
Pricing and Availability
Intel LANDesk Mobile Manager is available through distributors and value-added resellers beginning Sept. 10. Pricing will begin at $64 per seat, with volume discounts for purchases of 100 or more seats. For more information about LANDesk products, visit www.intel.com/network/products/landesk.
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