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Time to Implement

2 months

SmartDeploy Media

SmartDeploy Demo - Getting started
Getting started screen
SmartDeploy Demo - Computer Management
Computer Management view (with device groups)
SmartDeploy Demo - Platform Packs
Console with Platform Packs download modal
SmartDeploy Demo - Distribution Points
Console with Distribution Points view
SmartDeploy Demo - Capture Wizard
Capture Wizard start screen
SmartDeploy Demo - Media Wizard
Media Wizard (select media type screen)
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How switching to SmartDeploy simplified DRMP’s transition to remote work
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Users consistently praise the ease of use and intuitive interface of SmartDeploy, highlighting how it simplifies the imaging process across various devices. Many appreciate the comprehensive driver packs that streamline deployments, allowing for quick setup and minimal downtime. However, some users note that the initial setup can be time-consuming, and there are occasional issues with driver updates.

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Jose B.
JB
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Image software"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

Image devices and easy to use.

fast image software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

one image do not work for different computer processors.

when is an upadte I have to re-do the media part. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Timothy M.
TM
Network Specialist II
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"The Best Imaging Solution on the Market"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

What I like best about SmartDeploy is the ease of use, and on all the features it has. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

There isn't much that I don't like about SmartDeploy period. It is the perfect solution to our imaging needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GH
Systems Analyst
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"SmartDeploy Works Great for our Needs"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

I really like how user friendly SmartDeploy is. The menus are very easy to navigate and the support team is awesome whenever we have any questions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

Sometimes there are additional items we must deploy to machines after imaging. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AN
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Ease of use and great customer support"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

The portal is easy to gather information and super user-friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

The license can not be recommissioned several times to different computers even if the computer does not exist anymore. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Telecommunications
AT
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Super easy imaging, fantastic support!"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

I like that I can customize my deployments to tailor to my needs. We use a lot more app packs then most and this helps us tremendously to be able to customize the app packs as well as the deployments. The ability to integrate Google/GSuite in to imaging/deployments has been tremendous as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

I don't like that I can't get more granular with my Smart Deploy users permissions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
AN
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Streamlines OS imaging"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

Provides user friendly experience end-to-end for setup of imaging profiles, and uses Windows native image formats so is portable for those looking for redundancy with built in imaging solutions offered by Microsoft. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

Licensing can be a pain if your fleet has high asset turnover. Disposing of licenses incorrectly can penalize your account. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer & Network Security
UC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"its great and makes the set up process of a new laptop smooth and quick"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

easy setup. no random issues occur while deploying Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

i have nothing to say about this. it seems to pull information correctly and makes the process smooth Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Higher Education
AH
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Remote Management Made Easy"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

I'm able to log in and have access to all of my users in one convenient place. When they need something I don't have to go to their desks as I can push what I need from mine. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

I'd appreciate if the local vs cloud deployment was a little more reliable and would automatically retry until I stop it but also alert me to errors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Marc S.
MS
D
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Super easy deployment software"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

Once everything is setup, it is super easy to deploy new machines and redeploy existing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

It took a little bit to get configured and I had to reach out the support team several times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AB
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Simple and Effective"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

The tech support is very knowledgeable and honest. Have used support multiple times for genereal how to questions.

The interface is simple and easy to get used to. Does everything we need function wise. Good inventory management system as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

Web interface doesn't look a nice and new as some competitors but thats not necessarily a bad thing. Gives you what you need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Keaton Wagner of SmartDeploy

Hi Austin! Thanks for the review. Glad to hear you've had such positive interactions with our support crew (I agree — they're pretty awesome).

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Aaron Loucks
Last activity about 5 years ago

I have troubles with trying to use the capture images from machines so I keep a backup image of some machines.

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Pricing Insights

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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

10 months

Average Discount

10%

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SmartDeploy Features
Compression
Automation
Web Interface
Device Variety
OS Variety
Deployment Methods
Remote Imaging
Offline imaging
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