Aiden Technologies now available in Azure Marketplace via MACC
Aiden Technologies is now available as a fully transactable solution within the Microsoft Azure Marketplace and can be acquired through the Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC) programme.
This development enables organisations using Microsoft Azure to purchase Aiden's Windows endpoint management platform with their existing MACC funds, removing the need for additional budget approvals and accelerating procurement.
Procurement streamlined
The inclusion of Aiden in the Azure Marketplace and its eligibility for MACC aims to address a significant challenge faced by enterprise IT teams - procurement delays caused by complex budget cycles and approval processes. By transacting through existing Azure agreements, organisations can implement Aiden without having to wait for internal budget cycles or undergo additional vendor onboarding processes.
"Getting started with Aiden just got even easier," said Joshua Aaron, CEO of Aiden Technologies. "By becoming MACC-eligible in the Azure Marketplace, we're removing procurement roadblocks and helping IT teams take immediate action to improve endpoint management - without waiting on budget cycles or approval chains."
Under the MACC programme, enterprise customers commit to a specific budget for Azure services and approved third-party tools. This budget, often allocated at the start of a fiscal period and subject to 'use it or lose it' rules, can now be used to deploy Aiden directly. Many organisations face challenges in spending all their MACC funds before expiration, sometimes resulting in wasted budget. The ability to acquire Aiden through the Azure Marketplace provides an immediate use for these funds, supporting IT operations and enhancing endpoint security.
Features of the Aiden platform
Aiden Technologies describes its platform as an 'Intelligent Automation' solution for Windows environments, positioned as a managed service from initial provisioning to ongoing patch management, security, and compliance. The solution integrates with deployment tools such as ConfigMgr and Intune and includes several key features designed to automate and simplify endpoint management.
The Full-ProvisioningTM feature extends Microsoft Autopilot by automating the deployment of the operating system, applications, policies, tools, and security agents before a user ever logs in. According to the company, this process ensures that each machine is fully configured and validated before first use, eliminating delays and the need for support tickets at login.
The Continue Before Logon (CBL) function enables updates to critical software without requiring user interruption. Updates are staged and installed in the background during any reboot, without the need for forced closures, user prompts, or custom scripts. This approach is intended to keep systems secure, reduce non-compliance due to always-on applications, and minimise disruption to workflow.
The Aiden platform also provides automated application deployment, maintaining a dynamic catalogue of both commercial and custom software packages. IT teams can define specific requirements for different user or device types, and Aiden manages the delivery, maintenance, and patching processes automatically.
Patch management and vulnerability remediation are carried out continuously, removing the need for scheduled patch windows and improving security posture. Aiden also includes drift control and configuration enforcement, where devices are monitored and reset to a prescribed state if deviations occur.
For compliance and operational transparency, the solution offers AidenVision, which supplies real-time insights into patching status, software deployment health, and policy compliance, aimed at reducing reliance on manual tracking or ticketing systems.
Impact for enterprise IT
The availability of Aiden via the Azure Marketplace and MACC is presented as a way to bypass traditional procurement hurdles for enterprise IT teams by allowing solutions to be purchased with existing cloud commitments. This method aims to deliver benefits such as improved endpoint security, reduction in manual operational work, and greater speed in adopting new IT tools.
The announcement also notes that Aiden offers its full suite of services – from OS and application deployment to patching and compliance, as well as features to maintain configuration consistency and reduce risks associated with endpoint drift and unpatched software.
Organisations using Microsoft Azure can now choose to direct their existing committed spend towards Aiden Technologies' endpoint management and automation platform, integrating it within their IT operations with the aim of reducing procurement time and improving operational outcomes.
