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Re-Introduction of BigFix?

  • 1.  Re-Introduction of BigFix?

    Posted Tue October 29, 2019 08:50 AM
    Edited by Paul Maclean Tue October 29, 2019 09:14 AM
    Hi All,
    Does anyone know if there are plans to re-introduce BigFix in future releases?  I've had a couple of clients pose this question in relation to Windows 10 and MacOS.  Grateful for any insights or related info.

    NB. To clarify, I'm asking specifically about BigFix features for MaaS360 such as packaging and software distribution.

    Thanks,
    Paul

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    Paul Maclean
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  • 2.  RE: Re-Introduction of BigFix?

    Posted Tue October 29, 2019 10:50 AM
    Paul - We are working to introduce granular patching for windows soon...Mac will be next. Please let mw know if you are looking for any additional information.

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    RAJESH PHILLIPS
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  • 3.  RE: Re-Introduction of BigFix?

    Posted Tue October 29, 2019 11:50 AM
    Hi Rajesh,
    Thanks for your reply.  Any idea of timescales?  Before end of year or early 2020?

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    Paul Maclean
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  • 4.  RE: Re-Introduction of BigFix?

    Posted Wed October 30, 2019 12:08 AM
    Looking at support for windows by this year...

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    RAJESH PHILLIPS
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  • 5.  RE: Re-Introduction of BigFix?

    Posted Wed October 30, 2019 05:26 AM
    Thanks Rajesh.  Appreciate your replies.

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    Paul Maclean
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  • 6.  RE: Re-Introduction of BigFix?

    Posted Wed November 27, 2019 09:12 AM
    Hi Rajesh,

    Just wondering if we are still on target to re-introduce granular patch support for W10 devices by year end please?  We currently have a UK GTS client trialing MaaS360 to manage their W10 estate and the lack of this capability could be a deal breaker.  So we're really hoping we can tell them the functionality will definitely be available soon!  TIA :-)

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    Martin Hill
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  • 7.  RE: Re-Introduction of BigFix?

    Posted Wed November 27, 2019 09:21 AM
    Martin - We are on track to deliver this capability for windows before end of the year

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    RAJESH PHILLIPS
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  • 8.  RE: Re-Introduction of BigFix?

    Posted Wed December 04, 2019 05:10 AM
    Hi Rajesh,

    Do you have any update with regard to the re-introduction of granular patching / software distribution for Mac OS?  We have a European client with a particular requirement surrounding this capability.  If you have a rough idea of timescale (eg. proposed date/month for release in 2020) that would be very useful.
     
    Thanks in advance.

    Paul

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    Paul Maclean
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  • 9.  RE: Re-Introduction of BigFix?

    Posted Thu December 05, 2019 04:18 AM
    Hi Paul
    Not sure if you've seen Rajesh's most recent post where he says we are on track to deliver by end of the year. 
    The expectation was that if not by end December 2019 this would happen in January 2021. 
    Please check back on "What's new and Release Notes" page: 
    https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/en/SS8H2S/com.ibm.mc.doc/concepts/mc_whats_new_release_notes.htm
    Regards

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    Eamonn O'Mahony
    Technical Account Manager
    IBM Ireland
    Dublin
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  • 10.  RE: Re-Introduction of BigFix?
    Best Answer

    Posted Thu December 05, 2019 08:40 AM
    Hi Paul,  Let me clarify the position of MaaaS360 in regards to to your question.  Bigix was an IBM product that was divested and turned over to HCL.  We have no intention nor plans for a re-introduction of BigFix within the MaaS360 family of products.  However, MaaS360 is in the final steps of introducing a granular patch distribution facility for the Windows (Win7 - Win10).   This function will provide administrators the ability to distribute and install outstanding relevant patches to a single device or all devices needing the patch/update.  We are looking for an end of year 2019 availability.   Regarding  macOS patches, MaaS360is reviewing market demand for this function, since a majority of organization currently "accept" the Apple macOS updates automatically in a fashion similar to iOS.  That exercise is ongoing.  Regarding software distribution -  MaaS360 currently provides the ability to store, distribute and install application for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows, along with scripts.  Packaging for these payloads is normally handled by Commercial Off the Shelf applications like Flexera, Microsoft, Apple etc.

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    Chuck Brown
    IBM
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  • 11.  RE: Re-Introduction of BigFix?

    Posted Fri December 06, 2019 04:42 AM
    Hi Chuck,
    Thanks for your detailed reply and for clarifying the high level position.  This allows me to respond to related inquiries accurately.
    Regards,  Paul

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    Paul Maclean
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