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• Consider 'ESP' when thinking about ERP for your business

  For ERP purposes, 'ESP' stands for three crucial elements that are impacting contemporary ERP choices and implementations: ecosystems, security and pandemic.  Continue Reading

• Smart brands will change approach to marketing email, cookies

  You'd think marketers got the hint to move past third-party cookies and marketing emails once Google, Apple and regulators all stepped in to protect consumers. Not yet.  Continue Reading

• Zoom CCaaS a big bet on the future of customer service

  Zoom already integrates with the most popular contact-center-as-a-service platforms. So why has Zoom come out with a CCaaS of its own?  Continue Reading

• A Windows Virtual Desktop overview for customers

  WVD brings distinct advantages to the table, with a few caveats. Find out how WVD stacks up compared to the market.  Continue Reading

• Sapphire 2021: Unlocking an intelligent business community

  Supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic enabled SAP to rethink business networks. Now its strategy is to reduce friction so businesses can work together as a community.  Continue Reading

• Will Windows 10 be the last Windows OS?

  It's difficult to say whether Windows 10 will be the final version of the Windows OS, but a look at Microsoft's history and approach to OSes may shed some light on the situation.  Continue Reading

• Apple debuts multi-user iPadOS sessions for enterprise users

  Shared iPad, previously exclusive to education, brings multi-user concepts to enterprise iPad use cases, and Apple admins should learn how it can support their organization.  Continue Reading

• Settle the thin client vs. PC debate for VDI endpoints

  IT has the responsibility to provide virtual desktop endpoints that maximize UX based on the use cases, so admins should learn the different sides of the thin client vs. PC debate.  Continue Reading

• Comparing AMD vs. Nvidia for virtual desktop GPU cards

  Both AMD and Nvidia bring virtual GPUs to virtual desktop users with resource-intensive applications, but organizations should learn what each vendor's vGPU cards can offer.  Continue Reading

• How to optimize the digital workspace experience

  Digital workspaces aim to converge users' resources and IT's management into a single technology, but this massive undertaking can present some administration and UX challenges.  Continue Reading

• A deep dive into the internet, bandwidth, and how users in EUC and elsewhere affect capacity

  Rachel Berry offers us a look into how the internet works and whether more people working from home could result in potential bandwidth issues.  Continue Reading

• What to expect from the Salesforce and Tableau integration

  The Tableau integration with Salesforce has many users wondering how this will affect its approach to growth and development, and its place in the digital transformation marketplace.  Continue Reading

• How the EUC space is reacting to Coronavirus: Our big list of resources and stories (Updated 4/08)

  How-to guides; updated licensing terms; free products; what the community is doing; and more.  Continue Reading

• Azure Universal Print service: what is it and should we care?

  Bas van Kaam breaks down what we know and don't know about Universal Print, Microsoft's cloud-based print solution.  Continue Reading

• Citrix App Protection prevents keyloggers, screenshots on unmanaged devices. Here’s how it works

  As more people work from home right now—the chance they access CVAD from a personal device increases, making App Protection worth considering.  Continue Reading

• How zero-trust authentication and architecture have evolved

  Zero-trust architecture has spread across the enterprise security software market, so IT pros should understand the latest advancements in zero-trust authentication.  Continue Reading

• A look at MTD vendor Zimperium, and their new product suite, MAPS

  Zimperium's MAPS provide organizations with a way to protect apps from development to after it hits app stores.  Continue Reading

• The enterprise angle on the 2020 MacBook Air and iPadOS 13.4 trackpad support

  Both the iPad software and hardware are moving closer to the realm of laptop territory, while staying true to their tablet roots. Is this the ultimate 2-in-1?  Continue Reading

• What Wi-Fi 6 phones and tablets can provide organizations

  The latest generation of Wi-Fi technology, Wi-Fi 6, can enable improved mobile UX for workers that rely on kiosks, smartphones and tablets for their daily on-premises tasks.  Continue Reading

• Workspace ONE Intelligence Risk Analytics goes GA, adds dynamic conditional access to Access

  With Risk Analytics, every device and user gets a Risk Score, allowing admins to add additional authentication steps while minimizing user friction.  Continue Reading

• What IT needs to know about FIDO2 iOS and Android standards

  The FIDO2 standard can help organizations go passwordless, but IT should understand how exactly an application or website offers this possibility through the WebAuthn API.  Continue Reading

• Windows on ARM revisited: Where are we in 2020?

  Windows on ARM instead of x86 architecture still remains rather novel, even as Microsoft moves to release fancier ARM-based laptops.  Continue Reading

• Citrix Synergy 2020 moves to online-only format. We’ll still have plenty of coverage as usual.

  We’ll also be covering Okta Oktane online on April 1. Google Cloud Next has been pushed back.  Continue Reading

• VMware Horizon Cloud on Azure launches support for Windows Virtual Desktop

  Customers won’t see a huge number of technical changes, but the licensing and strategy implications sure are significant.  Continue Reading

• AR and VR for business: Considerations for virtualization, and where VMware sits

  Rachel Berry looks at how VMware seems best poised to lead the way when it comes to AR/VR streaming, and she also talks with Ben Jones of The GRID Factory.  Continue Reading

• Teradici Cloud Access Software supports Azure Stack Hub. Let’s take a look

  Marius Sandbu outlines the latest in Azure Stack Hub, and where it could make sense for VDI.  Continue Reading

• Citrix: CVAD Current Release on-prem will no longer support cloud-hosted VDAs

  Customers are advised to use Citrix Cloud or the CVAD LTSR.  Continue Reading

• A look at Citrix Gateway vs. Citrix Gateway Service

  The features and functionality of Citrix Gateway and Citrix Gateway Service products may be confusing. Jo Harder delves into the difference between the two, as well as reasons to choose one over the other.  Continue Reading

• AR and VR for business: Where is EUC today?

  We start with a look at VMware’s Spatial Computing group and Workspace ONE’s management capabilities.  Continue Reading

• What’s new in Login VSI Login Enterprise?

  Employee experience is just one of several factors driving a wave of monitoring buzz.  Continue Reading

• What’s the deal with Microsoft Defender for Android and iOS?

  AV in 2020 on a mobile device sure does sound funny, so what is it really?  Continue Reading

• Android 11 Developer Preview is out. What does the enterprise need to know?

  The updates are mostly incremental, but that’s a sign of Android Enterprise maturity.  Continue Reading

• Will the enterprise adopt dual-screen or foldable devices? Count me among the skeptics

  Granted, vendors might not care at the moment and simply want consumers to pick these up. But, we had these same questions about the iPad.  Continue Reading

• The employee experience includes dark mode. What enterprise apps have added it?

  Dark mode is popular with users, so it behooves any EUC vendor following the employee experience trend to add it to their apps.  Continue Reading

• Lakeside Software takes equity investment in the latest sign of the end user experience wave

  Lakeside will double engineering and add business leadership roles.  Continue Reading

• What did 2019 see for mobile security? More Punycode phishing, and jailbreaking returns

  I previously spent several months examining 2018 in depth, so let’s see what the first couple of mobile security reports show for 2019.  Continue Reading

• Apple’s walled garden leads to #FreeTheSandbox initiative. What is it?

  Maybe we’re starting to see more vocal pushback from the security community around iOS and Android security.  Continue Reading

• A look at how Lookout integrates with Microsoft, Google, and VMware for unmanaged devices

  Working with the likes of Microsoft, Google, and VMware is a coup for Lookout.  Continue Reading

• IGEL Disrupt 2020, Part 2: Updated UD3, new UMS web console, and session notes

  Jed Ayres is now CEO; how the Frame client works on IGEL OS; WVD on Azure Stack; and more.  Continue Reading

• Infographic: When to use MDM, MAM, and other EMM techniques

  A visual guide to how Android Enterprise, iOS MDM, and mobile threat defense apply to BYOD, COPE, embedded devices, and the extended enterprise.  Continue Reading

• What’s new in Stratodesk’s NoTouch OS Velma Lakes release?

  Stratodesk overhauled their thin client software with new management, cloud, and architectural features.  Continue Reading

• Okta 2020 Businesses@Work report: security and data apps see growth, companies want best of breed

  Always interesting to see data-driven studies showing what apps organizations are trending towards.  Continue Reading

• IGEL Disrupt 2020: My initial report

  Windows Virtual Desktop support is officially available; IGEL is working on Workspace ONE and Intune integration.  Continue Reading

• Imprivata acquires GroundControl, the unique iOS management tool that augments MDM

  GroundControl can “image” iOS devices and configure settings that MDM can’t touch, and enables shared device usage.  Continue Reading

• BYOD and using MDM is still an important decision!

  Yes, it’s been a long time since BYOD was the top buzzword in our industry, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have to worry about it anymore.!  Continue Reading

• You should know about Neverware CloudReady when planning Chromebook and thin client projects

  CloudReady is a Chromium OS variant that you can install on existing x86 hardware, and then manage with Google Chrome Enterprise alongside Chrome OS devices.  Continue Reading

• Google is sunsetting Chrome apps. Let’s look at the Chrome OS app landscape

  Not many people were using these apps anymore.  Continue Reading

• No one ever talks about Siri in the workplace. Does Apple’s assistant have a place?

  Digital assistants keep making more and more appearances in platform software.  Continue Reading

• January 15, 2020: It’s time for Windows 10 modern management!

  Now that Windows 7 is (mostly out of the way), this is the next big Windows project.  Continue Reading

• Get started with VMware Workspace ONE Intelligent Hub Virtual Assistant

  With IBM Watson integration, Workspace ONE Intelligent Hub Assistant provides more intelligence than just a normal chatbot.  Continue Reading

• Appdome study: Internal mobile apps in public app stores are becoming common. What does this mean?

  Putting your internal mobile apps out there for anyone to download might not seem like the obvious thing to do, but it brings distinct advantages and is in line with zero trust trends.  Continue Reading

• Making sense of Apple’s enterprise app distribution changes

  For in-house apps, Apple is now pushing the Custom Apps program (formerly the B2B program) as an alternative to enterprise-signed apps.  Continue Reading

• Citrix’s employee experience focus unfolds with Workspace intelligent experience at the center

  It’s been a year since Citrix started pivoting toward general-purpose customers and acquired Sapho to be front and center of it.  Continue Reading

• 3 EUC inflection points for 2020: WVD, modern management, and yes, BYOD

  There are plenty of important topics for 2020, but these will be affected by specific events.  Continue Reading

• 2020 Thoughts: I want browser extension security taken seriously & I will cover more desktop virt

  New decade but same BrianMadden.com site.  Continue Reading

• From the notebook: EBF Onboarder for MDM migration

  MDM migrations can be tricky, so EBF Migrator helps keep everything in sync.  Continue Reading

• Digital experience trends to watch in 2020

  With the availability of AI, personalization engines and customer data platforms, businesses and consumers can expect improved digital experiences in 2020.  Continue Reading

• iOS 13.3 adds support for NFC, USB, and Lightning security keys

  Android has had this feature forever and finally Apple catches up, or does it?  Continue Reading

• BlackBerry UEM is now in on zero trust, user behavior analytics, and mobile threat defense

  A look at BlackBerry Intelligent Security, BlackBerry Enterprise Identity, and CylancePROTECT for Mobile.  Continue Reading

• DNA as a content storage device is closer than you think

  Storing content in DNA may one day be possible, but today, it's neither practical nor cost-effective. Here's where this technology stands in today's world.  Continue Reading

• VMware Workspace ONE for Microsoft Endpoint Manager: What does it mean?

  Again, one of the big questions is when you want to move on from SCCM.  Continue Reading

• With HP Adaptive Device Management, you can manage Windows from the cloud—even legacy apps

  Move into the cloud while using SCCM and Intune to manage your devices with additional HP features.  Continue Reading

• One year since the acquisition, how has Nutanix Xi Frame progressed?

  The DaaS market is getting hot, and that means more competition for players that had an early lead.  Continue Reading

• Cut through confusion of the digital workspace market

  What is a digital workspace, exactly? Find out the definition of this new technology, what it means for the future of end-user computing, and how organizations should prioritize it.  Continue Reading

• Vendor briefing notes: A look at Cameyo, which provides remote apps from the cloud

  Cameyo also touts extensive G Suite integration, Azure support, and more.  Continue Reading

• Awingu 4.3 is coming with some major updates to SSO and more

  Expect to see certificate-based single sign-on, a new Display Manager and multiple enhancements on the administrator side.  Continue Reading

• Understand VDI market shifts from traditional VDI to cloud

  As the VDI market shifts to cloud-based VDI and DaaS, it's important to understand the bigger picture. Understand the benefits and complexities of the changing market.  Continue Reading

• Jamf Nation User Conference 2019: My final notes and wrap up

  A closer look at Jamf Cloud, Jamf Connect updates, and overall strategy.  Continue Reading

• Citrix Cloud services: Ready for prime time?

  With Citrix Cloud services accounting for nearly 20% of new licenses sold by Citrix, the service is becoming mainstream, but not everyone has hit the OK button.  Continue Reading

• Google Chrome experiment crashes in RDS. What can we learn?

  Environments using Google Chrome experienced some panic last week as tabs went blank.  Continue Reading

• With robotic process automation, Microsoft Power Automate works with legacy apps

  Microsoft continues to work on making it easier for organizations to bridge modern and legacy tools.  Continue Reading

• New Apple MDM terms iOS admins should know

  Apple introduced a new BYOD-friendly management mode for iOS and macOS and renamed the existing Apple MDM modes. Get up to speed with the three new terms.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft Ignite 2019 news: Intune + SCCM = Endpoint Manager; WVD on Azure Stack Hub; & more

  Now with Monday updates, including App Assure for WVD and Edge; IGEL support for WVD; and co-management as a destination.  Continue Reading

• Is it acceptable to use ad blockers in the enterprise?

  I’m a fan of ad blockers, but realize that might be a tad hypocritical given where some revenue for media is generated.  Continue Reading

• macOS Catalina is here – Let’s look at the state of Macs in the enterprise

  Employee experience is one of the more recent enterprise Mac drivers, but the underlying momentum has been building for years.  Continue Reading

• End-user computing trends of the past, present and future

  The last 20 years were a journey from homogeneous to heterogeneous EUC environments. One question for the next 20 is how well we will finish adapting to this new world.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft adds Tamper Protection to Microsoft Defender to protect against malware disabling it

  Over the last few years, malware has really started targeting antivirus software, so Microsoft is releasing a new feature that aims to prevent that.  Continue Reading

• An update on Workspot: Funding, growth, and their ‘cloud desktop fabric,’ aimed at the enterprise

  Workspot is now targeting enterprise customers, with the ability to deploy, monitor, and manage, desktops across any Azure region.  Continue Reading

• Why organizations of any size should consider IDaaS

  The risks of poor identity management are well known. Identity-as-a-service offerings can solve many identity-management-related issues. For companies that haven't yet, now is the time to get started.  Continue Reading

• A quick look at the Exodus MDM migration tool

  A bunch of former AirWatch folks built an MDM migration tool, which could be useful as companies contemplate EMM refreshes, update deployments, or go through organizational changes.  Continue Reading

• NIST offers mobility best practices guide based on COPE deployments

  Mobility isn’t a new concept, but it can sometimes be difficult to know where to start if you don’t have a framework in place, which is where NIST guidelines come in.  Continue Reading

• Safari 13 brings WebAuthn and drops legacy browser extensions

  You can finally use hardware security keys, plus Apple does what Google has tried to do with extensions.  Continue Reading

• iOS 13 is out – Here’s what the enterprise needs to know

  What does Apple need to do put the final polish on User Enrollment? Where will it be useful? What do the new iPhones mean? All this, and other notes.  Continue Reading

• DaaS may encourage organizations to adopt Macs and Chromebooks

  New options for delivering remote Windows apps in the cloud, combined with the maturity of SaaS apps, Chromebooks and Mac management, means organizations can offer users more choices.  Continue Reading

• What are the differences between Google Chromebook Enterprise and Chrome Enterprise?

  Google recently announced Chromebook Enterprise, which follows similarly named management products, so let’s figure out what each means.  Continue Reading

• What does employee experience mean to end user computing?

  Striving towards a better employee experience, Citrix and VMware are working on a bevy of new products. Is this the new, expanded definition of EUC?  Continue Reading

• Horizon Services for Multi-Cloud finally shows the future of VMware’s broker strategy

  Horizon 7 and Horizon Cloud will be under the new control plane. We also look at Horizon and WVD, and Horizon DaaS on VMware Cloud on AWS.  Continue Reading

• iOS jailbreaks and hacks in the news: Here’s what you need to know

  Yes, it’s significant, but no, it doesn’t completely upend our mobile security model. Either way, it’s a good opportunity to go over security lessons.  Continue Reading

• Welcome to Microsoft Desktop Analytics, the Windows Analytics successor

  Now in public preview, Microsoft presents Desktop Analytics as the next chapter for Windows Analytics.  Continue Reading

• Why BYOD management is a moving target

  Mixing work and personal usage on one device is a fundamental challenge that technology can only do so much to solve. Decide how to handle BYOD, or if you can nix it altogether.  Continue Reading

• A technical review of Citrix Managed Desktops

  Jo Harder discusses the new capabilities of Citrix Managed Desktops and compares with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Service, as well as presents a hands-on review.  Continue Reading

• Programmability in UC needs more than communication APIs

  The programmable enterprise has found its way into UC through CPaaS platforms. But organizations need more than communication APIs to achieve integration success.  Continue Reading

• Why EMM is the key to any enterprise mobility strategy

  Now is the time to start incorporating EMM into enterprise mobility strategies. Here's why EMM is important and how organizations can take advantage of its benefits.  Continue Reading

• Jamf acquires Digita Security for macOS endpoint protection

  Jamf adds another Mac-focused product in their growing enterprise catalog.  Continue Reading

• Mobility management systems evolve from MDM to EMM to UEM

  Driven by the cloud, evolving mobile devices, unification and the need for better security, companies are vacating the premises and embracing unified endpoint management.  Continue Reading

• Windows 10 security baselines finally go GA

  Beleaguered Windows admins can rejoice; Microsoft released their security baseline solution to make it easier (maybe) to adopt Intune.  Continue Reading

• iOS 13 and Android Q show mobile OSes handle security, privacy issues better than Windows used to

  Apple and Google can lock down their operating systems with much more ease than Windows. This makes our lives easier (most of the time!).  Continue Reading

• A quick look at deviceTRUST, a simple conditional access tool for virtual desktop environments

  deviceTRUST rides entirely on top of your existing desktop virtualization environment and is configured via Group Policy, so it can be used without any additional infrastructure at all.  Continue Reading

• Why perceived Citrix Cloud costs may not align with reality

  Citrix is encouraging its customers to move their VDI deployments to the cloud. But the company's marketing ploys don't often mention the real costs of moving to Citrix Cloud.  Continue Reading

• A technical introduction to Citrix Cloud Federated Authentication Service

  Citrix just released Cloud-Enabled Federated Authentication Service (FAS) in Tech Preview. Jo Harder delves into federation to help you determine if and how this new feature may benefit you.  Continue Reading