{"product_id":"barco-collaboration-management-suite-software-cmgs","title":"Barco Collaboration Management Suite Software – CMGS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Barco Collaboration Management Suite (CMGS) is discontinued central management software for ClickShare and wePresent installations. It was the predecessor of the XMS Virtual Edge, and the manufacturer advises using the upgraded eXperience Management Suite (XMS) instead. Procure.ae supplies Barco products in the UAE and can recommend the current successor model.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCMGS was designed to manage ClickShare and wePresent devices from one place. The manufacturer's notice states that CMGS was to reach end-of-life at the end of 2019. Its management functions cover health and status monitoring, which shows whether devices are online, offline or disconnected; scheduling of software updates from a central location; and user management, which assigns usage rights in line with user responsibility. CMGS runs on Linux.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a current deployment, the manufacturer points to the XMS Cloud Management Platform. The XMS Virtual Edge, a free software download (OVA file), and the XMS Edge, a hardware appliance, both act as the gateway to that platform and offer the same functionality and security. A gateway must be installed in the company's IT network. Procure.ae can confirm current availability of the XMS options in the UAE.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealth and status monitoring - Shows devices as online, offline or disconnected from the network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftware update scheduling - Schedules updates from a central location to anywhere worldwide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser management - Assigns usage rights in line with user responsibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent successor - The manufacturer points to XMS, with XMS Virtual Edge and XMS Edge gateways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinux platform - Runs on Linux with an AMD64 or Intel 64 processor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e IT and AV managers reviewing existing CMGS deployments, and multi-site ClickShare or wePresent estates planning a move to XMS, across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the wider GCC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Barco CMGS still available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer lists CMGS as discontinued, so it is not the current product. Its notice states that CMGS was to reach end-of-life at the end of 2019 and advises using XMS instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat replaces the Barco CMGS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer recommends the eXperience Management Suite (XMS). XMS Virtual Edge is a free OVA software download, and XMS Edge is a hardware appliance; both connect to the XMS Cloud Management Platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat operating system does CMGS need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCMGS runs on Linux, on an AMD64 or Intel 64 processor, according to the manufacturer's specifications. No other operating system is listed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I buy the Barco CMGS in the UAE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProcure.ae can confirm current availability of CMGS in the UAE or recommend the current successor model, XMS. Request a quote via WhatsApp +971 4 546 5041 or email info@procure.ae.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRequest a quote via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/97145465041\"\u003e+971 4 546 5041\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@procure.ae\"\u003einfo@procure.ae\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49028468768886,"sku":"Collaboration Management Suite (CMGS)","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/procure.ae\/products\/barco-collaboration-management-suite-software-cmgs","provider":"Procure FZE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}