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Desktop for business

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Time is money

Save both with Business Desktop Remix

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  • Designed for large-scale corporate deployments of Ubuntu Desktop
  • Adds the Adobe Flash Plugin, OpenJDK 6 Java runtime environment and other commonly-requested corporate tools
  • Inspired by the most common changes made by Canonical customers
  • Available now with 12.04 LTS
  • Removes social networking and file-sharing applications, games and development/admin tools
  • Pure remix of Ubuntu – uses the standard archives, kernel and updates

More bang for your buck

No hidden costs, no lock-in

Ubuntu is used as a desktop operating system by thousands of businesses on millions of desktops around the world.

Looking to escape the cycle of endless Windows upgrades? Now, there's a real alternative. No licence fees. No subscription costs. With Ubuntu, you can scale your desktop infrastructure without scaling the expense.

And Ubuntu is naturally free of viruses, so there's no need for expensive anti-virus software, and you can save on all the costs of maintenance associated with malware on Windows.

What's included? Ubuntu Windows 7
Personal productivity suite Yes No
Antivirus Yes No
Personal security/Firewall Yes Basic
Archiving/Compression software Yes Basic
PDF reader Yes No
Browser options Multiple choice Single choice
Instant messaging Yes No
Backup software Yes Basic

“We were really surprised by how easily everyone adjusted to the new operating system.”

Martin Andel, Systems Administrator, Skalica City Hall

Business as usual

Fast, easy and quick to deploy, switching to Ubuntu has never been easier

Ubuntu is so easy that users can complete their day-to-day office tasks quickly and efficiently. IT departments also benefit from seamless installation, simple remote management, virus-free computing and 24x7 support from Canonical.

Windows and Ubuntu: Happy together

  • Run Ubuntu alongside your existing Windows systems
  • Exchange files with Windows users and organisations

Make the switch!

Canonical can help you prioritise the areas of your business that will benefit the most, so you can see a faster return on your investment.

A release schedule you can depend on

Stay up-to-date with free and regular updates and upgrades

Every business is different. That's why we provide two upgrade paths.

Standard releases every six months help you stay up-to-date with the very latest technologies.

Long-term support (LTS) releases, supported for five years, are perfect if you're looking for more stability over a longer period of time.

Works with all your hardware and software

Professional support from Canonical, the Ubuntu experts

Get peace of mind with Ubuntu Advantage

The Ubuntu Advantage service offers fast problem resolution and access to the Ubuntu experts whenever you need them. From basic office tasks to complex development work, Ubuntu Advantage from Canonical gives your organisation all the support you need to deploy and manage Ubuntu.

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Choose the right level of cover to meet your needs

Standard
Suitable for general business activities like email, messaging and web browsing.
$105 per desktop
Advanced
Tailored for more intensive desktop tasks, such as professional development work.
$165 per desktop
What's included? Standard Advanced
Price per desktop Total per year USD 105 USD 165
Landscape systems management Landscape Hosted Yes Yes
Landscape Dedicated Server Optional Optional
Legal assurance Ubuntu Assurance programme Yes Yes
Knowledge and support Knowledge base Yes Yes
Installation, applications and systems administration support Yes Yes
Desktop virtualisation No Yes
Developer tools No Yes
Optional extras Premium Service Engineer Optional Optional

Ubuntu Advantage: what's included?

$105 per desktop, per year for Ubuntu Advantage, including Landscape

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Consultancy

As the leading provider of Ubuntu services, Canonical understands what your business needs to get a productive, secure and cost-effective IT environment. That's why companies come to us – we can help them make the most of their infrastructures. Whether it's advice on the cloud, migration or virtualisation, we can help you optimise your resources.

"The Canonical team worked with us to incorporate local language support well ahead of time. As a result, students can navigate their way around the Ubuntu operating system quickly and easily"

MK Yadava, Managing Director,
AMTRON

Methodology

Moving to new platforms can be challenging, but Canonical's engineers will ensure a smooth transition, helping you prioritise the areas of your business that will benefit you the most. You can expect valuable assistance at each of these stages:

  • Planning
  • Deployment
  • Proof of concept
  • Optimisation

We have prepared a 5 Golden Rules eBook to get you on your way.

The value of consultancy: Desktop migration

The benefits of Ubuntu in the enterprise are clear: lower costs, improved efficiency and increased scalability. Canonical migration services ensure that you see these benefits with Ubuntu. We can help you prioritise the areas of your business that will benefit the most, so you can see a faster return on your investment. Our consultants provide you with well-defined migration phases so you know exactly when and how your IT environment will improve.

Contact Canonical

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