Eden Technologies to Deliver Microsoft Desktop Deployment Planning Services
Eden Technologies, a leading IT Consulting and Managed Services firm, has been accepted as a member of Microsoft’s Desktop Deployment Planning Services program – an initiative designed to make it easier for customers to migrate to the new Windows Vista operating system.
“The DDPS program is an obvious match for our firm,” says Andrew Sweeney, Managing Partner of Eden. “Our systems architects have been focusing on desktop rollouts since the mid-nineties and have compiled a tried-and-true set of tools and processes for handling large OS migrations – I can’t imagine any other organization more qualified to help customers migrate to Windows Vista than Eden.”
Microsoft Desktop Deployment Planning Services offers 1 to 15 days of deployment planning services, based on the amount of Microsoft Software Assurance purchased on Microsoft Office software. This service introduces the most advanced techniques, processes, and tools to a company. The services each company receives are based on their unique needs and what will help to achieve the most cost-effective desktop environment.
“What is great about the program,” continues Sweeney “is that many organizations have already paid for the service through their software assurance agreement. Now it’s just a matter of deciding to start the planning process.”
The single largest cost a company faces in managing hundreds of desktops is the human resources it requires to deploy, support, manage, and maintain an efficient infrastructure with a modern desktop environment. Computer configurations require that IT professionals have the skills, knowledge, and confidence to remain agile when working with mobile devices, desktop computers, or laptops. Manual administration takes time, money, and staff, so minimizing the challenge is always a top priority. A successful deployment can lead to higher usage and productivity. It can also result in a lower cost infrastructure and improved return on your software investment.
Eden Technologies’ Desktop Deployment Planning Services are collaborative, comprehensive, and based on best practices directly from Microsoft. A dedicated consultant from Eden Technologies will work with each client to create a blueprint for a Light Touch or Zero Touch deployment solution based on the Microsoft Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment and Zero Touch best practices. The four levels of service offered include:
- Preflight Conference Call and Questionnaire
Eden will work with you to understand your business imperatives and existing environment, enabling it to deliver a customized deployment plan. - Engagement Summary and Recommendations
You will receive a comprehensive summary of the information from your session. It will include specific information, challenges, links, tools, and best practices to assist you with formulating a valid Solution Framework for your desktop deployment project. - Cost Model Summaries
These summaries include different scenarios based on your pricing and infrastructure needs. - Proof-of-Concepts Lab
The 5-, 10-, and 15-day offerings will include a proof–of-concepts lab. If you choose the 10- or 15-day offering, this lab will be left for you to use after the session.
