PowerBroker has been requested through our new software evaluation request form ( ) for central funding, and we put together a wiki with some information on the software and some of the purchase options. Eliminate the impact of removing administrator rights by elevating privileges for applications, software installs, system tasks, scripts, control panel applets and more, allowing end users to remain productive. BeyondTrust PowerBroker Desktops 5.0 is the fastest and easiest way to secure desktops by removing administrator privileges without end user disruption. OIT Software Licensing is evaluating the current and prospective usage of BeyondTrust PowerBroker: Desktops – Windows Edition software. Personal retail licenses may be purchased through the VMWare Academic Store. VMware software can be purchased at a discount from the Duke Computer Store for use in the IT department or other infrastructure departments, as well as in organizations directly related to the university (e.g.