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Friday Notebook, February 14: EUC funding news; Windows 10X; Apple joins FIDO Alliance

Also: Idaptive and authorization; #FreeTheSandbox; Teams; mobile security stats; Lakeside; Nerdio; Addigy; Corp.com; smartphone cameras; and more! Continue Reading

By Jack Madden Feb 14, 2020

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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

By Kyle Johnson Feb 13, 2020

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A (slight) rant about Microsoft Teams on macOS

It doesn't use native notifications, and its value is limited if not everyone uses it. Continue Reading

By Jack Madden Feb 12, 2020

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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

By Kyle Johnson Feb 11, 2020

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Idaptive is taking machine learning for authentication and applying it to authorization

We’ve seen AI/ML/analytics used for figuring out if a user is who they say they are. Now, how about if they’re doing what they should? Continue Reading

By Jack Madden Feb 10, 2020

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Friday Notebook, February 7: MSIX Report Card; the state of tech

Also: Stratodesk; more on IGEL Disrupt; BlackBerry; Workspot; Lookout partnerships; and more. Continue Reading

By Jack Madden Feb 07, 2020

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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

By Kyle Johnson Feb 06, 2020

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BlackBerry combines Cylance, Awingu, browsing, and offline doc editing/email into BYO laptop bundle

BlackBerry’s secure browser and email for the desktop is evolving into a full workspace (or workplace, as it is) offering. Continue Reading

By Jack Madden Feb 05, 2020

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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

By Jack Madden Feb 05, 2020

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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

By Jack Madden Feb 04, 2020

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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

By Kyle Johnson Feb 03, 2020

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Friday Notebook, January 31: The iPad at 10; GroundControl; IGEL Disrupt

Also: 1Password Enterprise; Okta’s customer metrics; Login VSI’s new platform; ControlUp and Horizon; and a few other things. Continue Reading

By Jack Madden Jan 31, 2020

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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

By Kyle Johnson Jan 30, 2020

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IGEL Disrupt 2020: My initial report

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

By Jack Madden Jan 28, 2020

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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

By Jack Madden Jan 28, 2020

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Where does 1Password Enterprise Password Manager fit in the EUC landscape?

Reduce the chance of a breach due to poor password habits with password vaulting. Continue Reading

By Kyle Johnson Jan 27, 2020

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Friday Notebook, January 24: More on Citrix vulnerability; G Suite and Windows 10; Bing snafu

Also: Chromebook app options; Neverware; BYOD; IGEL and Login VSI; Workspace ONE feature requests; Jamf Connect; Ignite 2020; and more. Continue Reading

By Jack Madden Jan 24, 2020

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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

By Jack Madden Jan 23, 2020

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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

By Jack Madden Jan 21, 2020

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

Not many people were using these apps anymore. Continue Reading

By Kyle Johnson Jan 20, 2020

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Friday Notebook, January 17: Citrix ADC/Gateway vulnerabilities; Appdome hybrid apps

Also: Windows 7 and the era of Windows 10 modern management; Citrix Summit; VMware Workspace ONE Digital Assistant; Siri in the enterprise; Mosyle; and more! Continue Reading

By Jack Madden Jan 17, 2020

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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

By Kyle Johnson Jan 16, 2020

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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

By Jack Madden Jan 15, 2020

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January 14, 2020: Windows 7 has hit end of life, but it will live on

Windows Virtual Desktop is the most interesting way for those of us in the desktop virtualization space, but Microsoft has also made Extended Security Updates more accessible following Windows 7 end of life. Continue Reading

By Jack Madden Jan 14, 2020

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VMware Workspace ONE Intelligent Hub Virtual Assistant is out, here's how to get started

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

By Kyle Johnson Jan 13, 2020

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Friday Notebook, January 10: A look ahead at 2020; Citrix Summit preview

Also: EBF; Citrix Workspace intelligent experience; Apple app distribution; private apps in public stores; Stratodesk Velma Lakes; and more! Continue Reading

By Jack Madden Jan 10, 2020

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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

By Jack Madden Jan 09, 2020

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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

By Melanie Seekins Jan 08, 2020

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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

By Kyle Johnson Jan 07, 2020

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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

By Jack Madden Jan 06, 2020

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