Workspace management tools
The enterprise of today is a disparate mess of physical and virtual desktops, PCs and mobile device, and cloud-based resources. Workspaces, which give users access to all their resources in a single location, make life easier for users. Workspace management tools do the same thing for IT pros by giving them one console to manage everything from.
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News
31 Jan 2022
Citrix to focus on digital workspace following acquisition
A private equity consortium acquiring Citrix will merge it with business intelligence vendor Tibco to add data analytics into Citrix Workspace. The deal is set to close this year. Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2021
LastPass goes solo, plans to focus on mobile features
After spinning off from LogMeIn, password management firm LastPass plans to grow its business by providing faster feature updates, more mobile options and better customer service. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Oct 2021
Citrix partner supports UTM's remote learning technologies
Citrix partner Third Octet made its first foray into the education vertical in 2020, when it helped the University of Toronto Mississauga execute a remote learning transition. Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2021
Microsoft offers passwordless login to all customers
All Microsoft customers will be able to replace passwords with biometric identity, security keys or text confirmation to access their Microsoft accounts. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2021
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. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 May 2021
VPN and cloud-based printing options change with the times
Print workflow and IT infrastructure are key considerations when choosing between a VPN and cloud printing setup that can accommodate the needs of a hybrid workforce. Continue Reading
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News
21 Apr 2021
VMware launches Anywhere Workspace to secure remote workers
Anywhere Workspace is an integrated product bundle that includes Workspace One, the VMware secure access service edge architecture and the Carbon Black endpoint security tool. Continue Reading
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News
06 Apr 2021
Keeping tabs on employees in the hybrid workplace
Companies want better ways to determine if their employees are mentally healthy or are at risk of a breakdown in the hybrid workplace. Vendors line up to meet the demand. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jan 2021
CES: Laptops sport designs friendly for remote workers
Top PC manufacturers Dell, HP and Lenovo emphasized at-home flexibility in their CES laptop announcements. Remote work has driven the need to be productive anywhere. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Oct 2020
Smartphones and laptops for business hinge on cost, use, apps
Factors like cost, usage, applications, management, longevity and security figure in the selection of company-issued smartphones, laptops and printers for digital workers. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Oct 2020
Choosing the right collaboration suite for business
Collaboration suites are an essential component of remote work, enabling teamwork throughout a distributed enterprise. Decide which option is best for your organization. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Aug 2020
Digital employee experience a new focus of HR-IT partnership
Generational change forced companies to repave the on-ramps to the digital workplace and improve the employee experience. COVID-19 changed the emphasis, but the goals are the same. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Aug 2020
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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News
30 Jun 2020
Citrix microapps look to ease office reopening
With new Workspace microapps, Citrix is looking to make it easier for offices to reopen. Company representatives said the tools were informed by the firm's own experiences. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 May 2020
Manufacturer turns to micro apps to save time
An electronics manufacturer is in the planning stages of implementing micro apps in Citrix Workspace in the hopes of saving time and easing distractions. Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 May 2020
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
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Tip
09 Apr 2020
Get to know Workspace One for Microsoft Endpoint Manager
VMware's Workspace One can now connect with the new Microsoft Endpoint Manager to provide IT pros with more tools at their disposal for workspace, desktop and endpoint management. Continue Reading
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News
03 Apr 2020
VMware Workspace One feature speeds remote onboarding
Several new features for VMware Workspace One are now generally available -- including an option to accelerate remote onboarding. Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Mar 2020
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
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Opinion
05 Mar 2020
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
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Tip
17 Feb 2020
Navigate the micro app builder for Citrix Workspace
With the Citrix micro app builder, IT can create a connection between business apps as well as custom and legacy systems and the Citrix Workspace to provide consistent UI. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Feb 2020
Citrix Microapps benefits include improved security, UX
With the Citrix Microapp integrations, IT professionals can build templates that enable users to view and edit back-end systems, which could improve Citrix Workspace's usability. Continue Reading
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News
12 Feb 2020
BlackBerry enters digital workspace market
BlackBerry's digital workspace offering is meant to strike a balance between connectivity, productivity and security, especially for IT admins who cater to a range of worker types. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2020
Worker engagement is everyone's responsibility -- even IT's
Employee experience has become a catch-all phrase for every part of an employee's interaction with a company. Does that include IT? Experts say yes. Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2019
Citrix brings Workspace and micro apps to Google Cloud
Citrix Workspace is now generally available on Google Cloud, including access to micro apps that make it easier for IT to deliver a more streamlined user experience. Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Dec 2019
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
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News
04 Dec 2019
Windows 10 issues top list of most read stories for IT pros
IT pros seemed focused on the latest Microsoft OS, based on our most read stories for 2019. That may not come as a surprise, given next month's end-of-life deadline for Windows 7. Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2019
HP rolls out new remote workstation product ZCentral
Key components of ZCentral include Z by HP rack-mounted workstations, ZCentral Remote Boost software and proprietary ZCentral Connect software to speed up high-compute workflows. Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Nov 2019
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
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News
13 Nov 2019
Jamf Protect offers visibility, protection for macOS admins
Jamf Protect, the new endpoint security software announced at JNUC 2019, provides organizations with a native macOS tool that takes a kernel-less approach to macOS security. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Sep 2019
AI drives unified endpoint management benefits beyond limits
With a big boost from artificial intelligence, UEM tools sharpen applications in security, identity management, app monitoring, dynamic profiles, onboarding and self-help. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Aug 2019
New Workspace One features focus on intelligence, security
In this Q&A, VMware's SVP of EUC, Shankar Iyer, discusses how new Workspace One features are driving toward a better employee experience and how they will help IT admins better manage it. Continue Reading
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Podcast
30 Aug 2019
VMUG president: Carbon Black acquisition is 'compelling'
In this podcast from VMworld, VMUG President Steve Athanas discusses Workspace One upgrades and the security potential that the Carbon Black acquisition brings to VMware. Continue Reading
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News
27 Aug 2019
New Workspace One features impress IT admins
VMware introduced new features for its Workspace One digital workspace product, and IT pros are interested in the onboarding and security improvements. Plus, the company made two appealing acquisitions. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Aug 2019
Clear up the confusion about end-user computing
Today's end-user computing industry is the culmination of a decade of changes in mobility, desktops, virtualization and more. Dive in to what really qualifies as EUC. Continue Reading
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News
05 Aug 2019
New Citrix COO talks future of Citrix services
In his first public interview as Citrix's first COO, Mark Schmitz discusses what the company's priorities are and how he hopes to grow their subscription products. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jun 2019
IT pros discuss challenges of a workspace platform deployment
The benefits of workspace platforms are well established, but the process of deploying a workspace can lead to logistical issues and more work for IT professionals. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2019
Evan launches customer experience SaaS platform for IT help
IT support vendor Evan introduced an automated SaaS offering for large businesses. Evan360 intends to connect users with IT experts to solve problems immediately. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2019
Ivanti User Workspace Manager 2019.1 reduces storage demands
By introducing new features to Ivanti Environment Manager and Ivanti File Director, the company hopes to reduce on-premises storage demands and support migration from legacy workspaces. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Jun 2019
Weigh VMware Workspace One pricing against its benefits
VMware Workspace One is one of the leading workspace products, but it can be a steep investment. Determine whether the price tag will be worth it for your organization. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Jun 2019
Citrix CEO David Henshall addresses Citrix news, sale rumors
In this Q&A, Citrix CEO David Henshall touches on sale rumors, the growth of cloud subscriptions and the importance of providing customers with options. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 May 2019
Enabling a mobile workforce is a top priority for Citrix
In this Q&A, Citrix's Jeroen van Rotterdam talks about the delicate balance between security and productivity and how finding the right balance is needed to improve the employee experience. Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2019
Citrix Workspace update resonates with Synergy attendees
Attendees at Citrix Synergy walked away from the opening keynote excited about the capabilities of the new Workspace. The new version is underpinned by micro apps and AI for a more seamless workflow. Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2019
Citrix performance analytics tool puts a spotlight on UX
Citrix details a new add-on to its Analytics service that seeks to improve end users' experiences by providing IT with quantifiable data on performance. Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2019
Employee experience gets top billing at Citrix Synergy
Citrix details upgrades to Workspace and unveils a new DaaS product called Managed Desktops, as well as a new integration with Google Cloud at its annual user conference. Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2019
Micro apps, AI to power new version of Citrix Workspace
Citrix adds intelligence and micro apps to its Workspace product, bringing in capabilities from the Sapho acquisition to bolster Workspace and make it easier for end users. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 May 2019
Weigh the Citrix Workspace cost against its benefits
Citrix Workspace is one of the leading workspace products, but it can be a steep investment. Determine whether the price tag will be worth it for your organization. Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 May 2019
Can VMware ‘AirLift’ me into modern management?
Jon Towles gives an overview of VMware AirLift and how it works with Workspace ONE and Microsoft SCCM Continue Reading
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News
17 Apr 2019
G Suite update aimed squarely at the enterprise
Google aims to make G Suite more secure and easier to use in its latest update. One expert sees the added capabilities as Google trying to match the needs of the enterprise. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Apr 2019
5 digital workspace components to look for
The ideal digital workspace should handle a variety of tasks. By focusing on these five digital workspace components, IT pros can find the right platform to meet their needs. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Mar 2019
Unified endpoint management tools enrich the user experience
A well-conceived and well-executed UEM strategy that prioritizes UX can improve cross-platform capabilities, system access and ultimately worker productivity. Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Feb 2019
How does Microsoft’s digital workspace app compare to VMware and Citrix's?
Citrix and VMware aren’t alone in offering a digital workspace experience, but does Microsoft’s stack up? Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2019
New Zoho office application software includes AI feature Zia
Zoho's next generation office application software seeks to integrate business groups to contextualize the workplace with AI, according to the company. Continue Reading
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Quiz
18 Jan 2019
Test your digital workspace services prowess with this quiz
Citrix and VMware each have workspace platforms with features that control mobile notifications, workflows and more. Find out if you know what they are with this workspace quiz. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Dec 2018
Modern desktop transformation focuses on workspace technology
As workspaces trend toward mobility and device flexibility, IT departments must evolve to fit users' needs by moving away from a desktop-centric approach. Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Dec 2018
What we learned about the new Workspace ONE Intelligent Hub and the latest in Mobile Flows
We spent a day of deep dives on all things apps! Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Dec 2018
Get to know digital workspace software
VMware and Citrix workspace suites allow IT professionals to centralize end-user management while delivering a single access point for all of users' productivity resources. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Nov 2018
Recapping end-user computing strategy evolutions of 2018
It's time to take a look back and consider how end-user computing has evolved over the past year. AI made an obvious mark, but what about hosted desktops and new management approaches? Continue Reading
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News
16 Nov 2018
Citrix acquisition of Sapho has legroom for integration
Citrix customers will get new capabilities around simplifying common business workflows with the company's latest acquisition, which could bear fruit in a number of areas. Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Nov 2018
A look at Jamf Connect (formerly NoMAD Pro) and how it helps with identity management on macOS
Jamf Connect, based on the recent NoMAD acquisition, can set up user accounts and link them to modern authentication. It will soon be adding support for Azure AD, on top support for Okta and AD. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Oct 2018
IT must prime its desktop management strategy for the future
IT cannot rely on its traditional methods of desktop management to control all the devices, OSes and more in the enterprise today. Instead it must take a more modern approach. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Sep 2018
Essential desktop troubleshooting tools for every IT pro
Remote access tools, help desk systems and others are essential to managing end users. Without these tools, IT would have a much tougher time with even the simplest tasks. Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Sep 2018
How workspaces can affect a virtual desktop deployment
Workspaces are poised to redefine the desktops users work with. As a result, virtual desktops could become just a part of a larger end-user computing approach. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Aug 2018
Get users on board with your VMware Workspace One deployment
Users are the crux of a Workspace One enterprise implementation, but it takes a lot of work to get them excited about new processes. Continue Reading
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News
27 Aug 2018
VMware Workspace One updates aim to ease Windows 10 management
VMware added new Windows 10 desktop management features for IT administrators and end users in its Workspace One updates at VMworld. Plus, AirLift gets general availability. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Aug 2018
8 VMworld 2018 sessions for EUC admins to attend
Put your plan in place now by exploring eight of the top sessions on Windows management, VDI and more at VMworld 2018 in Las Vegas. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Mar 2018
VMware Workspace One gets intelligent
Several VMware Workspace One features announced at VMworld 2017, including Workspace One Intelligence and Mobile Flows, are now generally available. Continue Reading