Enterprise App Store
We're well-acquainted with the concept of an "App Store" for smartphones, offering a range of applications for users to download according to their preferences. Given the trend toward IT commoditization, it's not uncommon for users to inquire, "Why can't we have a similar feature on our Enterprise workstations?"
The key advantages of an Enterprise App Store include:
- Improved User Experience
- Swift Installation of Desired Applications in Minutes
- Minimal Effort with Just a Few Clicks
- Automated Approval Processes When Necessary
- Seamless Software Deployment Automation
- Automated License Usage Monitoring
- Enhanced Software License Optimization
To realize the objective of automating software deployment through the Enterprise App Store, we’ve achieved this by seamlessly integrating the following tools and constructing corresponding workflows:
- Utilized the Self Service Center from IBM Smart Cloud Control Desk.
- Crafted custom workflows for tasks such as approval processes.
- Developed scripts for efficient software deployment.
- Leveraged IBM BigFix for streamlined software deployment procedures.
- Employed the IBM Software Use Analysis tool to enhance our software management capabilities.
Our solution is a result of the harmonious integration of these tools, effectively automating the entire workflow.