SmartDeploy

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Value at a Glance

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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)
How switching to SmartDeploy simplified DRMP’s transition to remote work
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How switching to SmartDeploy simplified DRMP’s transition to remote work
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The right tool for the right job. SmartDeploy or Intune/Autopilot
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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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Verified User in Higher Education
AH
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"SmartDeploy = Easy Deploy"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

So easy that once it's configured, all my student assistant has to do is plug in a usb drive and re-image a system Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

might need some trial and error on intial setup Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer & Network Security
UC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"I use SmartDeploy almost every day."
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

You can image a computer with a usb stick. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

There are some programs that you cannot have on the image, that do not jibe with SmartDeploy and you have to remove it for the image to deploy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
AH
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Made our Deployments Quick and Easy"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

We went from taking a couple days to prep a laptop to being able to have one ready for a user within an hour. One of the best software we have purchased by far. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

I wish it was easier to use with multiple users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Oil & Energy
AO
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"SmartDeploy - Great Product"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

Its very clear and easy to use, with good guides and support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

The reporting could be much better, its very basic as it stands. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jacob R.
JR
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Decent software"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

It is easy to use. Easy to implement. Integration to our environment was easy and straightforward. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

It could use more features and a lower price point. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Smartest Deployment Software"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

I enjoy the easy to understand usier interface as well as the clarity of the information displayed. I use this daily to monitor and update machines and Customer support is very quick and helpful in assiting in implementing new features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

When there are large amounts of machines to manange it becomes a bit limited. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
AH
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great Product"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

The ease of managing multiple images and driver packs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

There are no downsides, I just wish it had intergration with Deploy and Inventory Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Staffing and Recruiting
AS
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"SmartDeploy - A Solid Imaging Solution"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

Ease of imaging - plug a USB stick in and boot to it and walk away Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

Difficulty updating usb sticks with new features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Airlines/Aviation
AA
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Easy to use interface"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

The user interface is simple enough to use and very user friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

sometimes have an issue logging in because it provides an error message and then I have to clear cache Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Oil & Energy
AO
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Impressive features and ease of image deployment"
What do you like best about SmartDeploy?

The ability to deploy a single base image easily, cost effective and easy to manage Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SmartDeploy?

A smartdeploy forum would be good, similar to the pdq forums Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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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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$$$$$

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