ScreenConnect joins the ConnectWise family!
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I am sad at any purchase because ScreenConnect has a long history and has run great.
I have seen too many bad things happen with acquisitions to be happy about this. Not saying ConnectWise is bad. Just bleh. I've not used any ConnectWise services yet, so I have no opinion on the company.
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Connect wise reminds me of Manage Engine too much. Lots of expensive software packages and not listing prices.
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@JaredBusch said:
I am sad at any purchase because ScreenConnect has a long history and has run great.
I have seen too many bad things happen with acquisitions to be happy about this. Not saying ConnectWise is bad. Just bleh. I've not used any ConnectWise services yet, so I have no opinion on the company.
It is definitely cause for concern.
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Questions and Answers
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What is ConnectWise Software’s background?
ConnectWise offers a comprehensive set of cloud and on-premises software solutions that provide the only holistic business management platform for technology companies. These integrated, complementary solutions help businesses sell, service, and support technology better.
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Why is ConnectWise acquiring ScreenConnect?
ScreenConnect joining forces with ConnectWise is part of an ongoing, larger strategy to invest in and enhance product offerings to solve for end-to-end Managed Services, IT Operations Management and Service Delivery market needs.
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Where can I learn more about the acquisition?
There are two great sites one on the LabTech website and the other on the ConnectWise website that provide a lot of background information.
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How will this acquisition benefit ScreenConnect customers?
By leveraging the unique resources of ConnectWise, we are able to expand our commitment to community-driven innovation to benefit our existing customers and the markets we serve. ConnectWise has a track record of delivering extraordinary solutions in the global marketplace to their partners, and this acquisition is yet another example of their larger, ongoing strategy to help technology companies – like ours – prosper.
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Will you be changing your name to ConnectWise?
No, ScreenConnect Software LLC will operate as a division of ConnectWise and the product will continue to be called ScreenConnect.
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Is the free version of ScreenConnect, from LabTech, limited?
Yes. The free version includes lightning-fast unattended remote control. Features such as ad hoc support and meetings are not included in the complementary version.
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How will this affect my service and support?
We will continue to deliver uninterrupted services and support – providing the same quality experience and service level agreements that our customers enjoy and expect from us.
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Will the ScreenConnect team remain the same?
Yes, the team will remain the same as well as expand all business
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@Aaron-Studer said:
This happened a while ago.....
They sent out a blast marketing email today. That is the only reason I knew about it.
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@JaredBusch said:
They sent out a blast marketing email today. That is the only reason I knew about it.
Ahhhh. I see.
Anyone played with their cloud option? It's very nice, I am using it. Free during Beta.
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Been a recent post on their forums on the future of ScreenConnect. Looks good still.
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@JaredBusch said:
Been a recent post on their forums on the future of ScreenConnect. Looks good still.
I hope so, I just bought a license!
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@anonymous said:
I hope so, I just bought a license!
You license never expires, so that is not a worry. If things change, it would only be the ability to upgrade or add licenses that would be lost
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@JaredBusch said:
You license never expires, so that is not a worry. If things change, it would only be the ability to upgrade or add licenses that would be lost
Only having 1 connection is a pain, but all I can afford at the moment.
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@JaredBusch said:
@anonymous said:
I hope so, I just bought a license!
You license never expires, so that is not a worry. If things change, it would only be the ability to upgrade or add licenses that would be lost
I thought even with hosting your own it was a yearly per user fee.
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@thecreativeone91 said:
I thought even with hosting your own it was a yearly per user fee.
@Minion-Queen team should be able to verify that.
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@thecreativeone91 said:
I thought even with hosting your own it was a yearly per user fee.
No sir, you are incorrect.
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@anonymous said:
Only having 1 connection is a pain, but all I can afford at the moment.
We initially purchased a 2 concurrent user license.
After about 18 months we decided to move to 4. So that was another $600 + the upgrade fee $120 (80% discount on $600) for the previous 2 licenses.
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@thecreativeone91 said:
I thought even with hosting your own it was a yearly per user fee.
Nope. That's one of the things that I liked about it. One time cost.
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@anonymous said:
@thecreativeone91 said:
I thought even with hosting your own it was a yearly per user fee.
Nope. That's one of the things that I liked about it. One time cost.
Plus update costs.
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@Dashrender said:
Plus update costs.
Those aren't required, though. It's a one time cost of the thing that you buy at the time.
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@scottalanmiller said:
@Dashrender said:
Plus update costs.
Those aren't required, though. It's a one time cost of the thing that you buy at the time.
Yeah I realized that shortly after I posted, but by then I was leaving my desk... lol
