Enterprise desktop management

Enterprise desktop management is a critical component for any organization's IT department. Whether its Windows desktops or other OSes such as Linux, IT pros must know how to keep everything up and running so users can remain productive.

February 09, 2022 09 Feb'22
After rough January, IT gets a mild February Patch Tuesday

With one public disclosure and not a critical vulnerability in sight, administrators will have time to recover from the roller coaster of patch problems from last month.
January 12, 2022 12 Jan'22
Exchange Server woes continue on January Patch Tuesday

Exchange Server admins who had to cope with a Y2K22 error to start the new year have three more vulnerabilities of varying levels of severity to resolve for Patch Tuesday.
July 30, 2021 30 Jul'21
Tech buyers warned Windows PC prices rising soon

Gartner and IDC expect price hikes for Windows PCs to come soon because of the global chip crisis. An IDC analyst said prices could rise more than 15%.
June 16, 2021 16 Jun'21
Google introduces Spaces collaboration in Workspace

The Spaces feature set will let users reply to messages directly, set custom availability statuses and converse in chatrooms while working on documents.

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SCCM peer caching matters more now than ever

The three peer-to-peer technologies in System Center Configuration Manager smooth out traffic over the network, but one might be a better fit for your organization than the others. Continue Reading
SCCM vs. Intune: A closer look at the capabilities of each

Microsoft Endpoint Manager packages the two well-known administration tools, which have grown closer in functionality but still have some unique capabilities. Continue Reading
Digital adoption platforms can improve employee experience

DAPs guide employees through new systems and offer tips on workflow best practices. Turnover and onboarding challenges drove demand for DAPs before COVID-19 raised the urgency. Continue Reading

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Explore the benefits behind SCCM tenant attach

When you plug your System Center Configuration Manager into the Microsoft cloud with this feature, you add more flexibility to your device management capabilities. Continue Reading
Workplace of the future undergoes last-minute alterations

Future of work plans entailed offices that fostered better employee engagements and productivity, while accommodating a small remote workforce. COVID-19 changed all that. Continue Reading
Return-to-office plans stress safety, security, collaboration

As offices reopen amid myriad safety measures in COVID-19's wake, companies work to maintain continuity and productivity with their office and remote workforces. Continue Reading

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