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• February 28, 2020 28 Feb'20

  Windows 10X OS may be a preview of features to come

  Microsoft is aiming its new Windows 10X OS at dual-screen devices such as the Surface Neo, but it could have a big impact on the enterprise if its features migrate to mainline Windows.

• February 21, 2020 21 Feb'20

  Latest Windows 10 update issue another QA stain

  Microsoft pulled a Windows 10 security fix this month, causing experts to call for more testing and oversight -- again.

• February 12, 2020 12 Feb'20

  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.

• January 31, 2020 31 Jan'20

  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.

• January 24, 2020 24 Jan'20

  Windows 7 sunset gives PC market a boost in 2019

  Does the growth of the PC market in 2019 reflect an increased appetite for the devices? Experts discuss the PC's role in the workplace and the influence of the Windows 7 sunset.

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• January 23, 2020 23 Jan'20

  EG Enterprise v7 focuses on usability, user experience monitoring

  New features in EG Enterprise v7, set to launch soon, enable simulated and real user monitoring, automated diagnosis and new dashboard and visualization features.

• January 20, 2020 20 Jan'20

  New Ivanti CEO plans to stay close to the customer

  New Ivanti CEO Jim Schaper is no stranger to the C-suite of an IT company. And he's got a plan to push the company forward.

• January 16, 2020 16 Jan'20

  With support for Windows 7 ending, a look back at the OS

  With support for Windows 7 ending and Microsoft ushering in the end of life for the OS, tech experts and IT pros look back at its legacy of reliability and stability.

• January 03, 2020 03 Jan'20

  Will Microsoft's Edge start a new browser war?

  Analysts say the new browser fight between Google and Microsoft could be about the future of work, as enterprises increasingly move to web applications.

• December 20, 2019 20 Dec'19

  Windows 10 issues continue with Autopilot update

  Microsoft recently rolled out a Windows 10 update to general users that was intended only for Autopilot-configured machines. After past issues, are users comfortable with Windows OS updates?

• December 19, 2019 19 Dec'19

  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.

• December 16, 2019 16 Dec'19

  5 end-user computing trends for 2020

  With Windows 7 coming to an end and more businesses developing cloud strategies, 2020 is set to bring end-user computing changes for IT. Here are five trends to watch.

• December 13, 2019 13 Dec'19

  MS Unveils New Win10 Icon and More

  In a blog post to medium.com, CVP Jon Friedman talks about MS unveils new Win10 icon and the general icon redesign effort behind it all. Great stuff!

• December 09, 2019 09 Dec'19

  China Says No Mo Windows or PCs Starting 2022

  China Says No Mo Windows or PCs Starting 2022, meaning that it won't use non-Chinese software or OSes after that date. Can the Communist Party order up a new OS that fast? We'll see.

• December 06, 2019 06 Dec'19

  Microsoft extends Office 365 benefit to nonprofit volunteers

  Thursday's announcement extends the company's September offering of 10 free Microsoft 365 Business licenses for nonprofits' employees to their volunteers.

• December 04, 2019 04 Dec'19

  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.

• November 25, 2019 25 Nov'19

  Thanksgiving Break 2019

  I'll be taking this week off from blogging, so I'll wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous long holiday weekend instead. Cheers!

• November 22, 2019 22 Nov'19

  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.

• November 13, 2019 13 Nov'19

  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.

• November 05, 2019 05 Nov'19

  New Microsoft Edge browser gets competitive with Chrome

  The new version of Microsoft's Edge browser promises new enterprise features and simplified management for Windows admins. Experts say Edge is now competitive with Google Chrome.

• November 05, 2019 05 Nov'19

  Microsoft Endpoint Manager marries SCCM and Intune device management

  Organizations will be able to use one console to view and manage devices from SCCM and Intune. Other new Microsoft 365 dashboards could help IT teams better communicate.

• November 01, 2019 01 Nov'19

  Microsoft self-service policy for Office 365 raises concerns

  Microsoft will allow end users to make certain purchases in Power Platform. Office 365 admins should know what this entails and how it will affect them.

• October 04, 2019 04 Oct'19

  HP Inc. laying off up to 9,000 workers in latest reorg plan

  With its printer and printing supplies business fortunes continuing to slide, HP Inc. is undergoing a major reorganization that includes up to 9,000 layoffs.

• September 25, 2019 25 Sep'19

  OneLogin releases Chrome extension combating password reuse

  OneLogin said its new tool is capable of discovering phishing websites and does not store users' passwords. Instead, it uses hash analysis to identify reused and weak passwords.

• September 13, 2019 13 Sep'19

  Zoho adds new Zoho One features, management application

  Zoho One customers can now make phone calls using Zoho's telephony platform, extend provisioning through custom apps and use the new application Orchestly to manage workflows.

• August 30, 2019 30 Aug'19

  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.

• August 30, 2019 30 Aug'19

  New, updated Lenovo laptops for business coming this fall

  The X1 Carbon, ThinkPad X1 Yoga, ThinkPad X390 and ThinkPad T490 have all been updated, and Lenovo has added ThinkPad L13 and L13 Yoga to its offerings.

• August 30, 2019 30 Aug'19

  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.

• August 27, 2019 27 Aug'19

  Dell, Google team up on Chromebooks for enterprise

  The Latitude 5400 and Latitude 5300 2-in-1 give enterprise users the Dell Latitude hardware with the Google Chrome operating system in an effort to provide security and speed.

• August 27, 2019 27 Aug'19

  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.

• August 16, 2019 16 Aug'19

  New Windows vulnerabilities reveal there is no rest for weary IT

  The two latest Windows security vulnerabilities reiterate the importance for IT admins to stay diligent when updating and managing an organization's operating system.

• August 05, 2019 05 Aug'19

  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.

• July 24, 2019 24 Jul'19

  Quest Software updates endpoint management products

  KACE Systems Deployment Appliance 7.0 and KACE Systems Management Appliance 9.1 are both now available from Quest Software to enable IT admins to manage devices in a network.

• July 24, 2019 24 Jul'19

  End users will make or break an Office 365 migration

  When migrating to Office 365, IT admins need to keep the end users in mind. That was the big takeaway from a training session at a Virtual Technology User Group event in Maine.

• July 19, 2019 19 Jul'19

  MS 19Q4 Financials Offer Interesting Insights

  The latest financials from MS are in for Q4 of its fiscal year. The company continues to thrive, with Azure leading the way, but other sectors -- including Windows OS -- contributing to the bottom ...

• July 16, 2019 16 Jul'19

  Despite Windows 10 issues, customers remain confident in OS

  The issues surrounding the latest Windows 10 OS update have affected some users to the point of annoyance, while others remain unaffected and unfazed by the continued issues.

• June 24, 2019 24 Jun'19

  $35 Raspberry Pi 4 Model B brings power, 4K and faster CPU

  The Raspberry Pi 4 brings significant upgrades from the previous version, according to the vendor, such as multiple memory capacities to choose from and 4K support.

• June 20, 2019 20 Jun'19

  User experience management from Knoa shines light on SAP app use

  Agribusiness company Bunge improved its end-user experience with SAP applications by licensing Knoa. The software company helped provide insights into how its users were -- and weren't -- interacting with the applications.

• June 19, 2019 19 Jun'19

  Apica introduces desktop application performance monitoring tool

  Designed for Windows desktop applications, Apica's Desktop Application Check intends to increase visibility and boost desktop application monitoring capabilities.

• June 10, 2019 10 Jun'19

  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.

• June 06, 2019 06 Jun'19

  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.

• June 05, 2019 05 Jun'19

  Citrix customers focus on products and support, not rumors

  While acknowledging a sale is unlikely, one Citrix customer said he would expect a similar level of support and satisfaction with Citrix products even if it was.

• June 04, 2019 04 Jun'19

  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.

• June 04, 2019 04 Jun'19

  IT wary of Windows 10 adoption despite approaching deadline

  With the Windows 7 end of support date approaching, IT professionals must migrate to Windows 10. However, skepticism over Windows 10 adoption still remains despite the deadline.

• June 03, 2019 03 Jun'19

  New Samsung Notebook 7, Notebook 7 Force announced

  Two new laptops will be available from Samsung later this year. The Notebook 7 and Notebook 7 Force were designed for consumers and content creators, Samsung said.

• May 29, 2019 29 May'19

  New Dell Precision, Inspiron, XPS products coming soon

  Dell announced the upcoming launch of new Dell Precision, Inspiron and XPS products. These include the Precision 5000, Precision 7540, Precision 7740, XPS 13, XPS 15 and new Inspiron PCs.

• May 29, 2019 29 May'19

  Intel 10th Gen CPUs are here, AMD follows with 3rd Gen Ryzen

  Intel's 10th Gen CPUs, codenamed Ice Lake, are available now, and the 7nm AMD 3rd Gen Ryzen lineup will be available on July 7. Both releases will increase competition among chip vendors.

• May 29, 2019 29 May'19

  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.

• May 24, 2019 24 May'19

  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.

• May 22, 2019 22 May'19

  Apple's 8-core MacBook Pro is Apple's fastest laptop yet

  Apple introduced its newly updated 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros, including Apple's first 8-core laptop, that are up to twice as fast as previous models, according to the vendor.

• May 22, 2019 22 May'19

  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.

• May 21, 2019 21 May'19

  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.

• May 16, 2019 16 May'19

  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.

• May 15, 2019 15 May'19

  Lenovo to launch ThinkBook brand, next-gen ThinkPad X1

  Lenovo announced the launch of its ThinkPad subbrand called ThinkBook. It will be focused on small and medium-sized businesses and will launch with two laptops.

• May 13, 2019 13 May'19

  Lenovo powers new ThinkPad series with AMD Ryzen Pro processors

  Lenovo brings AMD CPUs to its ThinkPad portfolio. AMD Ryzen Pro processors will appear in the T495, T495s and X395 ThinkPads, available in May and June.

• May 06, 2019 06 May'19

  IE mode unburdens IT admins by running legacy apps on Microsoft Edge

  At its annual developer conference, Microsoft introduced IE mode to Microsoft Edge. The new feature will help IT admins run legacy applications on a more modern browser.

• May 01, 2019 01 May'19

  MS Valuation Hits Trillion Dollar Mark

  On April 30, with a stock value at the market close of $130.60 per share, MS valuation hits trillion dollar mark. Now the question is: can MS stay there?

• April 19, 2019 19 Apr'19

  Latest Windows 10 update issues cause more freezing problems

  This news brief details the additional issues around the April 9 Windows 10 update as well as provides a look at Microsoft's Edge browser, built using Google's open sourced web browser Chromium.

• April 15, 2019 15 Apr'19

  With the new Windows 10 OS update, trust but verify

  The latest Windows 10 update, scheduled for late May, will give installation controls back to IT admins. In this Q&A, Dave Sobel talks about why that's important.

• April 14, 2019 14 Apr'19

  MCT1903 Misnomer Not Available

  Though some enterprising Windows-head found a file named MediaCreationTool1903.exe, it's a MCT1903 Misnomer not available to the public just yet, as a bit of DISM inspection shows. It will be ready ...

• April 11, 2019 11 Apr'19

  New HP business workstations have more memory, processing cores

  The new HP business workstations, models Z6 and Z8, have more memory and processing cores to improve data access, graphics and power supply. They also provide remote workstation access.

• April 04, 2019 04 Apr'19

  MS Backs Off Forcing Updates

  In a surprising but welcome move, MS Corporate VP for Windows Mike Fortin announces that, starting with the next feature upgrade, MS backs off forcing updates on users. All I can say is: "Hooray!"

• April 04, 2019 04 Apr'19

  Windows Defender ATP coming to Mac OS with new name and features

  Windows Defender is coming to Mac OS along with a new name. The new Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection is also getting new threat vulnerability management features.

• March 29, 2019 29 Mar'19

  Windows 10 security breach highlights third-party vulnerabilities

  The recent Windows 10 PC security breach brought on by third-party software from a Chinese tech company raises concern about the security strength of third-party providers.

• March 29, 2019 29 Mar'19

  Win10 1809 Designated for Broad Deployment

  About one month before the next feature upgrade would typically appear, MS finally proclaims Win10 1809 designated for broad deployment. 'Bout time!

• March 27, 2019 27 Mar'19

  AdDuplex Tells Interesting 1809 Story

  In publishing its latest release distribution numbers, Latvian software company AdDuplex tells interesting 1809 story -- namely, that for every 1809 user, there are 2.5+ users running 1803 or some ...

• March 25, 2019 25 Mar'19

  Ivanti Cloud offers device info, real-time data analytics

  Ivanti Cloud hopes to break down IT siloes by combining IT operations and security teams. The platform includes key features like device prescription and real-time updates.

• March 21, 2019 21 Mar'19

  Enterprises are adopting UEM technology -- but slowly

  The bigger the company, the more challenging it will be to migrate to a UEM system. But, according to Gartner's Chris Silva, the move is a necessary one.

• February 20, 2019 20 Feb'19

  New MyOffice App Makes Office Ubiquitous

  Starting 2/20/2019, a new MyOffice app makes Office ubiquitous. Works with local and remote executables, across multiple platforms and OSes.

• February 17, 2019 17 Feb'19

  Another Free Win7 Life Extension

  In announcing a preview of its Microsoft Virtual Desktop Azure-based technology, MS sneakily offers another free Win7 life extension. Very interesting!

• February 15, 2019 15 Feb'19

  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.

• January 31, 2019 31 Jan'19

  Samsung Notebook 9 Pro 2-in-1 impresses with specs and looks

  Other business laptops look downright drab next to the newly redesigned Samsung Notebook 9 Pro 2-in-1, which also has the specs to compete with those Windows 10 workhorses.

• January 31, 2019 31 Jan'19

  Microsoft Windows Sandbox not a fit for all enterprise playgrounds

  Windows Sandbox integrates directly into Windows 10, which makes it easy for IT and users to work with, but could spell trouble for organizations.

• January 21, 2019 21 Jan'19

  Government shutdown raises end-user security risks

  The government shutdown could be a boon for hackers, as end-user resources are a prime attack vector. An expert explains what IT should be on the lookout for.

• January 16, 2019 16 Jan'19

  Windows 7 Inside Last Extended Support Year

  With Windows 7 inside last extended support year, lots of businesses and organizations need to plan to migrate to Windows 10 sooner rather than later. Here's why...

• December 17, 2018 17 Dec'18

  Opinions of Windows 10 run hot and cold for IT experts

  The past year was a roller coaster ride for Windows 10. Microsoft had to put out fires with the October 2018 Update, but it also announced welcome changes to the Edge browser.

• November 29, 2018 29 Nov'18

  Microsoft Windows as a service still finding its footing

  As Microsoft continues to battle bugs in Windows 10, some analysts and developers blame its quality-control process and a lack of services in Windows as a service.

• November 27, 2018 27 Nov'18

  Advantages of hyper-converged infrastructure for virtual desktops

  Advantages of hyper-converged infrastructure compared with a traditional data center setup include improved scalability and availability, simpler management and better integration. And when it comes to virtual desktops and applications, those ...

• November 26, 2018 26 Nov'18

  Tablets and Laptops Supplant Desktop PCs

  According to the UK Government's Office of Communications (Ofcom), tablet and laptops supplant desktop PCs in the vast majority of end-user homes. Desktops won't disappear, but they're no longer ...

• November 16, 2018 16 Nov'18

  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.

• November 15, 2018 15 Nov'18

  Microsoft reissues Windows 10 October Update, Server 2019

  Windows Server 2019 and the Windows 10 October Update are back in IT admins' hands, six weeks after the company pulled them from the market when some users reported lost data.

• October 25, 2018 25 Oct'18

  Windows Server 2019 RDSH drops Office 365 ProPlus support

  Microsoft hopes to accelerate customer cloud desktop adoption when it makes the Office 365 ProPlus suite a cloud-only product for Windows Server 2019 RDSH users.

• October 12, 2018 12 Oct'18

  Microsoft Windows 10 October 2018 Update stumbles out of gate

  The most recent Windows 10 update includes enhancements for business users, but it ran into major problems shortly after its release.

• September 28, 2018 28 Sep'18

  Microsoft doubles down on Office 365 AI capabilities

  Microsoft confirmed its strategic commitment to Office 365, delivering an improved version that includes new AI and machine learning features.

• September 26, 2018 26 Sep'18

  IT pros see security win with Microsoft Managed Desktop

  Microsoft's Managed Desktop service extends physical device management into the cloud era, with managed security updates and a monthly subscription fee.

• September 25, 2018 25 Sep'18

  IT's essential toolbox for troubleshooting and managing users

  End-user computing administrators spend a lot of time considering which products and services to deliver to end users that will make the employees' jobs easier. But what about the IT pros themselves? They need a variety of tools for managing users ...

• September 25, 2018 25 Sep'18

  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.

• August 29, 2018 29 Aug'18

  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.

• August 27, 2018 27 Aug'18

  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.

• August 21, 2018 21 Aug'18

  MSIX app packaging gets a hand from Cloudhouse

  The introduction of the MSIX packaging format creates potential app compatibility concerns for IT pros. With the right tool, however, they can make the transition much smoother.

• July 31, 2018 31 Jul'18

  End-user security awareness training is a must-have

  There are lots of different ways to keep users up to date on the latest security risks and how they should be handling their corporate resources.

• July 31, 2018 31 Jul'18

  How to approach end-user security training

  Most IT pros are aware that user behavior can be a security threat to an organization. But what is there to do about it? With end-user security training, IT can ensure that employees are updated on the latest risks and know how to access corporate ...

• June 28, 2018 28 Jun'18

  New types of authentication take root across the enterprise

  At Identiverse 2018, speakers and attendees expect a rise in two-factor authentication, as the single sign-on user password authentication falls out of favor.

• June 08, 2018 08 Jun'18

  VDI vendors must change tack as on-premises market slows

  Many organizations that are good candidates for VDI have already adopted the technology. Find out how cloud and other factors are driving changes in adoption today, and how new numbers from the ...

• June 01, 2018 01 Jun'18

  AdDuplex-based Win10 Uptake Projections Mostly Bogus

  When I first saw the news, I was stunned. But on further analysis, AdDuplex-based Win10 uptake projections mostly bogus, reflecting an incomplete and off-kilter subset of the user base.

• May 11, 2018 11 May'18

  Citrix Analytics service brings hope for better security

  As it becomes more difficult to monitor and secure applications and data, Citrix's security analytics platform is getting more attention from IT pros.

• May 09, 2018 09 May'18

  Citrix Workspace app holds potential, raises questions

  At Synergy 2018, Citrix introduced a new secure digital workspace that provides users unified access to their virtual desktops and applications, SaaS and mobile apps, and data.

• April 25, 2018 25 Apr'18

  Skippy Shows Off Lean Win10 Edition

  The Windows Insider Skip Ahead Preview, aka Skippy Shows Off Lean Win10 Edition as a new SKU pops up in Build 17650.

• April 25, 2018 25 Apr'18

  Windows application management software comes to IT's aid

  Application management software is a necessity for organizational continuity and security. Without any such software, absent patches threaten end users' applications.

• April 23, 2018 23 Apr'18

  Build 1803 Equals April Update

  Based on the content of the Edge Welcome screen in Build 17134, it seems pretty safe to proclaim that Build 1803 Equals April Update.