Microsoft recently released a beta of Windows Intune, a Silverlight powered Web console for midsize businesses to manage their PCs.

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Windows Intune simplifies how businesses manage and secure PCs using Windows cloud services and Windows 7 in order to make computers and users operate at peak performance, from virtually anywhere. Windows Intune is a comprehensive solution that includes PC management, malware protection, Windows upgrades, and more. Customers can use the Windows Intune cloud service beta to:

  • Manage updates
  • Protect PCs from malware
  • Proactively monitor PCs
  • Provide remote assistance
  • Track hardware & software inventory
  • Set security policies

You can read more about Windows Intune here: http://www.microsoft.com/online/windows-intune.mspx