SituationA distributed enterprise needed reliable deployment and management for a large fleet of remote laptops over low‑bandwidth connections.
TaskBuild a Tivoli‑based platform to manage ~6,000 laptops with software caching, rollback, and state comparison—resilient to poor connectivity.
Action
  • Architected distributed software caches and staged updates to minimize bandwidth usage.
  • Implemented rollback & state comparison to ensure predictable outcomes and fast recovery.
  • Automated inventory & compliance checks to keep remote endpoints in policy.
  • Scheduled maintenance windows and delta updates to respect modem‑speed links.
Result
  • Enabled reliable management of ~6,000 laptops across remote regions.
  • Reduced failed deployments and desk‑side interventions; improved endpoint compliance.
  • Stabilized update cycles despite constrained links.
ReturnSignificant savings from fewer truck‑rolls and reduced rework; improved compliance posture and endpoint reliability across the fleet.
YieldDemonstrated a manage‑anywhere approach to endpoint operations that prefigured modern edge and over‑the‑air management practices.
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