IPad golden image distribution on Apple Configurator

Hi All,
Appreciate if someone could shed some light on this.
We are currently using Apple Configurator to supervise iPads using a "golden image" created from the master iPad.
As our company expands, there is a need to supervise iPads on other sites using their own Macbooks.
In this case, we are wondering if there is a way to distribute the iPad "golden image" to the other sites, so
they could use the exact same iPad settings as ours.
Thanks for any input

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"Apple Configurator makes it easy for anyone to mass configure and deploy iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch in a school, business, or institution." Limited to Macs. Connects via USB cable.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-configurator/id434433123?mt=12
"Profile Manager lets you configure OS X and iOS devices so they’re set up to use your company or school resources and have the settings, apps, and books your organization requires. Profile Manager creates settings and preference bundles for devices and deploys them to devices via the Mobile Device Management (MDM) service." Requires OS X server.
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