MacRumors.com

Apple announced the release of Apple Remote Desktop 3 today. The upgrade to the desktop-manangement software is now a universal application and comes with over 50 new features.

"With Apple Remote Desktop 3, we've delivered powerful innovations that make it even easier and more affordable to manage Macs," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing.

New features include Spotlight searches across multiple Tiger systems, Automator tasks for administrators, AutoInstall, System Status Indicators, Power Copy, Remote Drag and Drop and more.

The new version of Apple Remote Desktop is available now for $299 (10 systems) and $499 (unlimited).