Overview
IT organizations of all sizes are continually challenged to reduce costs and simplify operations. Cost savings initiatives are always important to improve profitability, especially when revenues are decreasing or flat. Fortunately, HCL BigFix provides several key ways to slash costs while improving IT processes and staff productivity.
Consolidate Tools
Many organizations have unintentionally created management silos, often based on operating system, requiring a specialized staff and numerous infrastructure components. HCL BigFix can help organizations consolidate tools, reduce costs and improve staff efficiency.
Automate Compliance
Patch and regulatory compliance as cyberattack continue to rise and threaten business operations. HCL BigFix continuously enforces configuration compliance with thousands of out-of-the-box security checks aligned with industry-standard security benchmarks, and speeds reporting.
Harden you Servers with HCL BigFix Compliance
Server Hardening more than just patching. It is the process of enhancing server security which results in a much more secure server operating environment.
Implementing CIS Controls with HCL BigFix
HCL BigFix can help organizations speed the implementation of CIS Controls, a set of best practices to block security attacks and establish a better defense posture.
Reduce Software Costs
Reduce software costs by identifying unused or underused licenses, and dramatically reducing the time required to conduct a comprehensive software asset inventory.
Maintain Software Audit Readiness and Compliance with HCL BigFix Inventory
Maintain Software Audit Readiness and Compliance with HCL BigFix Inventory
Software compliance audits can be burdensome and costly for IT organizations already strapped for time. HCL BigFix inventory can speed inventory time, prove license compliance, and provide usage information to improve software allocation.
Speed Patching
Patch cycles, inclusive of remediation of failed patches, are often long and labor intensive. HCL BigFix helps speed patch cycles by providing pre-build Fixlets for many operating systems and third-party applications. The HCL BigFix autopatch capability specifically speeds initial testing of patches.
HCL BigFix Patching Best Practices for Existing Users
HCL BigFix Patching Best Practices for Existing Users
Implementing patching best practices will drive efficiency, eliminate disruptions during your patch cycles, and help keep your endpoints secure.
Save Energy
Implementing power management across all managed desktops can reduce power consumption, energy costs, and security risk.
HCL BigFix helped Penn State Save Energy
HCL BigFix helped Penn State Save Energy
Penn State acquired HCL BigFix for their Desktop Power Management Initiative, which helped reduce power consumption by more than 287,000 kWh ($24,620) per year.