Sherpa EDGE - Chromebooks Webinar 2/28/12

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Chromebooks for Business February 28, 2012

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Maximize the value of Google Chromebooks for your organization. The webinar will cover: - An overview of the Chromebook's speed, simplicity and security for both the End-User and IT Administrator - The substantially less total cost of Chromebooks compared to a traditional personal computer - A case study on Chromebook deployment of an early adopter

Transcript of Sherpa EDGE - Chromebooks Webinar 2/28/12

  • 1. Chromebooks for Business February 28, 2012
  • 2. Chromebooks for Business Agenda Welcome James Sutton, Google Chromebooks Cyrus Mistry, Google Chromebook Deployment Case Study Chris McGarry, Cloud Sherpas Next Steps... Q&A Survey
  • 3. Chromebooks for Business Cyrus Mistry, Senior Product Manager
  • 4. Computers are complex to use, and manage Update virus Update latest Frustrated users definitions software Technology frustrating to use Extensions (flash, pdf, etc.) Apps / Browser Difficult management Majority of cost on top of HW & SW Group Policy / Management Anti-virus Questionable security A multitude of security holes Data Encryption Data Backup System Multiple platformsPeriodic Security Need to run apps everywherebackups Operating System patches Hardware Upgrade new hardware
  • 5. That complexity is very costly End User Costs Fixing time 2-3X Training Source: Gartner Research, 2010 Downtime Administration IT Operations Support and Security Desktop management Hardware & Software Hardware User software IT software Software maintenance Typical PC
  • 6. The browser has become the universal desktop All your apps and data, on any device via the browser
  • 7. Chromebooks are optimized for the web More productive users Technology that "just works" Easy to manage Cloud-based management More secure A new, effective security paradigm Lower TCO Dramatically lower total cost Chromebooks run the Chrome browser
  • 8. Happy, productive users Instantly personal - all your apps and data Boots in 8 seconds, all-day battery WiFi and 3G connectivity (optional) Rust proof gets faster, not slower
  • 9. Easy to management & scale OS auto-updates ~ 6 week release cycle Secure download from Google Binary delta only Applied with a reboot Centralized management Web-base admin console Remotely set user, device and app policies Deploy devices without manual configuration
  • 10. Manage users, devices & apps Manage users Manage devices Manage apps Create login credentials Set proxies Pre-install apps Set policies by user group Lock screen on idle Block apps & extensions Whitelist users per machine Disable web cam Set homepage & tabs Disable Guest Mode Track usage Disable Google Sync
  • 11. A new, effective security approach Sandboxing Every app runs in its own "sandbox" Verified boot Will only boot a verified OS Data encryption All local data encrypted Recovery One switch to reset the machine TPM Chip Integrated cryptoprocessor that enables secure connection to only Google and on- board encryption of data.
  • 12. Chromebooks for Business offering ~$30 per monthUser experience IT experience 8 second boot Management Auto-updating OS All-day battery life Remotely set user, device a Integrated 3G (optional) app policies Instant personalization Support Warranty Chrome OS Hardware
  • 13. Chromebook success stories
  • 14. Thank you John MacDonald James Sutton [email protected] [email protected]
  • 15. Chromebook Case StudyCloud Sherpas was proud to recently lead the largestcommercial Chromebook deployment to date. Leading North American bulk transport company Extensive fleet of tractors, tanks and trailers Most complete coast-to-coast network of terminals in industry Views technology as key differentiator - efficiency and retention
  • 16. Chromebook Case Study The Challenge"We spent years and a lot of money servicing PCs and trying tooptimize our desktop image." Maintenance and support costs $$$ Highly distributed user community - 40 DCs Aging devices and performance issues - speed, reliability No mobility - security
  • 17. Chromebook Case Study The SolutionCloud Sherpas delivered an end-to-end solution that enabledone-click access to Excel files in native format. Technical Sherpas custom RDP solution Cloud Print implementation Admin console configuration Change Admin training End user training (3 components) + Clinics Online Learning Center: cheat sheets, videos
  • 18. Chromebook Case Study The Results"Now were looking at additional use cases." Users 70% "as good or better then their PC" 80% experienced "faster time to productivity" Majority also using device from home, road Management Expanding mobile deployment Preparing for desktop roll-out Evaluating new use cases e.g. kiosk
  • 19. Q&A Questions?
  • 20. Thank you!Thank you for attending this webinar!