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• Okta Oktane 2020 starts today. Here’s the initial news about FastPass, Okta Devices, and more

  We’ll have more to share from the keynotes and sessions throughout today and Thursday.  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

• Friday Notebook, March 27: VMware and Menlo partnership; Citrix updates

  Also: EUC and Coronavirus; lots of Apple news; new Everything EUC columns; Zimperium; Android Enterprise webinars; and more. Wash your hands and social distance!  Continue Reading

• How the EUC space is reacting to Coronavirus: Our big list of resources and stories (Updated 3/31)

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

• Apple announces Shared iPad for Business in iPadOS 13.4! Here’s how it works and what it means

  Shared iPad, previously education only, brings multi-user concepts that should be familiar to Windows admins.  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

• 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

• Friday Notebook, March 20: Resources for enabling remote workers; Workspot DR offering

  Also: AR and VR for business; Wyse ThinOS9; new Apple devices; Horizon Cloud and WVD; Citrix Synergy Digital; Windows on ARM; and more.  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

• Friday Notebook, March 13: Horizon on physical PCs; EUC Masters Retreat rescheduled

  Also: BetterCloud; Nerdio; Zimperium; VMware Tanzu; digital workspace portals; Citrix Gateway; CVAD on-prem and the cloud; Teradici; and more.  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

• Why I need a workspace portal, a corporate app catalog, or some other place to find all my apps

  My digital workspace is a mess—I need help!  Continue Reading

• Friday Notebook, March 6: EUC responds to Coronavirus; Microsoft Universal Print; more from RSA

  Also: Login VSI; Idaptive; AR/VR; Teradici; browser extension security; NVv4 VMs; Cameyo for MSPs; and more.  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

• RSA 2020 wrap-up: VMware Carbon Black integrations; MAM for BYOD; how to handle non-employees

  RSA is always full of interesting things to learn about, so here are a few more vendors I sat down with.  Continue Reading

• Idaptive adds new remote employee onboarding option & passwordless authentication to Next-Gen Access

  Seeing more and more vendors jump on the passwordless train makes my heart swell!  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

• Friday Notebook, February 28: RSA Conference; MTD news; and Android 11 COPE

  Also: Workspot; VDI Like a Pro; Citrix App Protection; Workspace ONE; remote browsing; IoT; and more.  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

• RSA 2020 day 1: Windows 10X & secured core PCs; Hysolate updates; LastPass passwordless login

  Security-focused conferences are my time to shine--and geek out on the latest in security news.  Continue Reading

• The 2020 VDI Like a Pro survey is now open. Help out this community effort today!

  We’ve long benefited from the results of this independent desktop virtualization and EUC-focused survey, so we’re happy to help promote it.  Continue Reading

• A closer look at Workspot’s Cloud Desktop Fabric, which is now GA

  The idea is that different Azure regions shouldn’t matter, and that you should be able to put your desktops anywhere, right next to the user.  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

• Friday Notebook, February 21: Microsoft plans mobile threat defense; Android 11 preview

  Also: Lakeside; dark mode; foldable devices; RSA; Jamf; iOS default apps; and more!  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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 2019 BrianMadden.com zeitgeist

  Our final post of 2019!  Continue Reading

• Kyle: My favorite articles of 2019—Now featuring more than security, like identity and more!

  I’ve learned to actually branch out more this year covering a wide variety of topics—not just security.  Continue Reading

• Jack: My favorite articles of 2019, and why I wrote them

  Behind every article, there’s another whole story!  Continue Reading

• Friday Notebook, December 20: Workspace ONE digital assistant; deviceTRUST funding

  Also: BlackBerry UEM; Login.gov; iOS security keys; Kandji; Kubernetes; our year-end content, and more!  Continue Reading

• Kubernetes: What is it and why is it relevant to EUC?

  Rachel Berry digs into a question many of us have had, but may have been afraid to ask.  Continue Reading

• A look at Kandji, the newest Mac management vendor in the market

  Kandji offers automatic compliance and remediation, aimed at mid-market organizations.  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

• Login.gov starts to fill the gap between social logins and enterprise identities

  Access federal services with a service designed for governmental use but that uses common standards.  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

• Friday Notebook, December 13: Citrix releases “intelligent experience;” Parallels RAS 17.1

  Also: FIDO in iOS 13.3; Nutanix Xi Frame; Workspace ONE for Microsoft Endpoint Manager; HP Adaptive Device Management; Yubico; Chrome password protection; reminiscing about Windows 10 Mobile.  Continue Reading

• The essential enterprise mobility management (EMM) resources, version 1912

  Now with updated resources for iOS 13, macOS 10.15, and Android 10.  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

• Friday Notebook, December 6: AWS re:Invent; WorkSpaces Streaming Protocol; overview of hybrid PaaS

  Also: Cameyo; Microsoft Endpoint Manager; RPA; SCCM; Banyan; Windows 7 ESU promotional offer; and more.  Continue Reading

• Do you want to get rid of SCCM, keep it forever, or do something in between?

  I thought about calling this article “SCCM is dead! Long live SCCM!” but then I wouldn’t have been able to sleep at night.  Continue Reading

• AWS IAM Access Analyzer should help keep S3 buckets and objects from being public

  Due to the complexity around AWS permissions, it’s easy to accidentally misconfigure buckets and leave them open to the public.  Continue Reading

• A closer look at Microsoft Endpoint Manager, the new combination of Intune and SCCM

  Pick and choose your management styles—co-management can be a destination, and SCCM isn’t going away.  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

• Understanding robotic process automation: Connecting legacy apps to modern processes

  Don’t let old, crappy apps keep your organization from implementing automation.  Continue Reading

• Friday Notebook, November 22: Google acquires CloudSimple; opinions on Stadia (VDI for gaming) mixed

  Also: Citrix Cloud services; Google Chrome experimental flag crash; Awingu 4.3; 1Password funding; 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

• 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

• What if Apple brought Privacy Preferences Policy Control payloads (aka TCC profiles) to iOS?

  Imagine having MDM control over privacy permissions in enterprise-owned devices, enabling a smoother rollout for kiosk, point of sale, shared, and other non-personalized device scenarios.  Continue Reading

• Friday Notebook, November 15: Jamf JNUC week; Blue Cedar; Project Treble progress

  Also: The state of Android Enterprise; Microsoft Power Automate; FIDO in Safari for iOS; Chredge is coming; and more.  Continue Reading

• An update on Chromium Edge: It’s coming soon. Will the enterprise use it?

  Lot of web browsers are now built on Chromium, but Edge might be the most well-known, non-Google example. But, will anyone use it?  Continue Reading

• JNUC 2019 news and notes (Day 2 update)

  Jamf announced Jamf Connect for mobile, launched Jamf Protect, and showed off a lot more. Plus Apple confirmed that they’re a Jamf customer.  Continue Reading

• I’m at the Jamf Nation User Conference 2019: Here’s what I want to see

  Jamf has a commanding lead in the Mac management space and is growing rapidly. What are the next steps in their strategy?  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

• Friday Notebook, November 8: Microsoft Ignite; VMworld; App Defense Alliance

  Also: Appdome; IGEL; User Enrollment; productivity app inception; Cameyo; and more.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft Ignite 2019 security takeaways: Roadmap, MFA, Secure Score, and more

  Microsoft dropped an incredible amount of news, so I’m taking a look at some of the security news that interested me.  Continue Reading

• VMworld 2019 Europe brings plenty more EUC updates

  Including integration with Microsoft Endpoint Management; more Workspace ONE Intelligence integration options; a focus on zero trust; and more.  Continue Reading