The Bronze Award winner in SearchWinSystems.com's Desktop Management category is Desktop Authority 6.5, a desktop management tool from ScriptLogic Corp. Desktop Authority 6.5, which came out in April, has spyware removal and patch management features.

The Bronze winner lets managers keep an eye on desktop security and management from a central location. And the 6.5 version offers better control of permissions on NTFS files, folders and Registry keys, some new Windows firewall management functions relating to Windows XP Service Pack 2, and the ability to remove files permanently, per U.S. government standards.

The tool received its highest score for value and its lowest score for service and support.

Pricing – Prices begin at $380 for 10 seats of Desktop Authority 6.5, which includes one year of maintenance.

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