[1][2][3] The software extends the basic features present in most operating systems to permit implementing and enforcing organization-wide power management policies.
It includes a web-based, multi-location, reporting feature that can collate data from deployments in multiple countries.
[4][5][6][7] The product is more common in the academic market, where it has been used by leading institutions to manage staff and student computers.
[13] PowerMAN allows different power management profiles to be configured for different users, computers, and times, using native Windows Active Directory tools.
[14] [15][16] This simpler approach contrasts with many competing solutions that require new consoles or administration tools to be learnt.