Centennial Software Extends Asset Discovery to Windows(R) Mobile Devices.Organizations can now track mobile devices to manage assets and liabilities with Centennial Discovery PORTLAND, Ore. -- Please delete the 5th graph of the release dated May 16, 2007 "Centennial Discovery user ... central asset repository." The corrected release reads: CENTENNIAL SOFTWARE EXTENDS ASSET DISCOVERY TO WINDOWS([R]) MOBILE DEVICES Organizations can now track mobile devices to manage assets and liabilities with Centennial Discovery Centennial Software, the developer of asset management and endpoint security solutions, today announced support for Windows CE-based devices in its multi-award winning Centennial Discovery solution. The addition of this capability will enable network managers and IT staff to extend their current IT asset management and acceptable use policies across the IT estate, from the largest servers to the smallest PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). and Smartphone A cellular telephone with information access. It provides digital voice service as well as any combination of e-mail, text messaging, pager, Web access, voice recognition, still and/or video camera, MP3, TV or video player and organizer (see PDA). devices. Audit information collected by the new client agents includes the devices' operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. , attached memory, hardware configuration, software installations and file types. Andy Burton Andy Burton (born July 7 1942) is a Canadian politician. Burton immigrated with his family to Canada from England in 1952 at the age of 10. He grew up in Prince George, British Columbia. , CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Centennial Software, commented: "Organizations are now spending huge sums of money on equipping staff with mobile devices for which they currently have no way of tracking. While these devices are a business-enabler, it is also important for firms to realize that left unmanaged they can become a real risk." Centennial Software has also announced several other enhancements to Centennial Discovery, including support for Intel-based Macintosh computers, improved recognition of Layer 3 switches and the ability to audit Win64-based machines. Centennial Software has also announced a time-limited special offer for existing Discovery customers that wish to purchase additional licenses for their Windows CE (Windows Consumer Electronics) Microsoft's version of Windows for handheld devices and embedded systems that use x86, ARM, MIPS and SHx CPUs. Windows CE .NET superseded Windows CE 3.0. clients. Customers should contact their Centennial reseller An organization that sells hardware and software to the general public. Resellers purchase products from software publishers and hardware manufacturers. or the vendor directly for more information. About Centennial Software Centennial Software is a leading developer of IT asset discovery and security management solutions with more than four million licenses sold to blue-chip organizations around the world. Available through a global network of resellers and market-leading OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and vendors, Centennial Software's solutions are designed to help organizations better manage their IT infrastructure, maintain compliance and reduce operational risks. The company operates offices in the USA, UK, Germany and Australia. For more information, please visit www.centennial-software.com. |
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