Case Study: a large private university streamlines image deployment and saves $20,000 with SmartDeploy

Large Private University reduces image deployment time by 95% after switching from Symantec Ghost to SmartDeploy

A large private university faced significant challenges with its previous system imaging software, Symantec Ghost. The process was time-consuming, complex, and error-prone, requiring technicians to maintain eight different images. With a tight budget, the university needed a more efficient and affordable alternative. They turned to SmartDeploy Enterprise for a solution that would streamline their imaging and deployment processes.

By implementing SmartDeploy, the university leveraged its hardware-independent design and single-image management to drastically reduce the time spent on updates. The solution's Platform Packs and delta images eliminated the need for multiple master images and simplified deployments. As a result, the university saved over $20,000 compared to upgrading their old system and accelerated its deployment times by approximately 95%. SmartDeploy provided a fast, easy, and cost-effective imaging solution.