Shopping provides pre-packaged application self-service with license control and an extensive set of automation features. It leverages Active Directory for hierarchical information and grouping of computers, approvers and users. It works with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 and Systems Management Server to maximize efficient, hands-free, software delivery.
Shopping 3.0 brings additional functionality and supports new usage scenarios for all users from IT Administrators through to consumers of IT resources.
| Streamlined application provisioning |
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NEW 'Rent' applications for definable and extendable periods of time |
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Extensive reporting - view desktop application deployment over the entire enterprise |
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Integration with Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 and Systems Management Server 2003 |
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Works with 1E WakeUp to accelerate software delivery |
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One-click request approval or rejection |
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Re-shop for previously approved applications and further reduce helpdesk calls for repeat requests |
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| Extended approval facilities |
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NEW Deputy approvers - Ensure user requests don't stall if approvers are unable to respond to requests |
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Location based approval - by leveraging information in Active Directory, Shopping enables approvers to be associated with computers in specific locations |
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Automated, fully configurable approval process - the Shopping workflow engine provides a flexible mechanism for defining combinations of individual approvers or pools of approvers |
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Associate approvers with groups of applications and computers |
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Select between "Single Approver", "Single Approver from Group" and "Chain of Approvers" for request authorization |
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| Extensive business integration |
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NEW Integrate with existing request and approval systems |
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Supports business requests - create and shop for any type of item and utilize Shopping's approval workflow |
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Customizable look and feel - helping maintain familiar corporate branding standards |
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Low installation and running costs - Shopping is designed to be easy to install and simple to maintain, thereby minimizing overheads and maximizing ROI |
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| Shopping enhances IT staff capabilities |
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NEW Associate Active Directory group membership changes with Shoppable items |
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Re-install applications onto rebuilt computers - automates a common IT task and maintains license count |
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Copy application profiles from one computer to another - clone PC applications in one operation and maintain license count |
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Shop for other users - IT staff can install applications onto any PC using the standard approval and license process |
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Un-install applications - a key facility in re-claiming unused licenses |
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Define local administrators - these can be defined according to Active Directory computer groups |
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| Enhanced web site and administration console |
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NEW Web site and email content can be customized per installation |
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NEW Support for multiple language packs |
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Users choose their own window for application delivery - minimizes disruption to desktop users and increases IT customer satisfaction |
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Delivery notification email - liberates desktop users from the necessity of tracking application delivery |
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Software 
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Desktop Management and 
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