Enterprise Desktop Topics
Alternative OSes
Windows is not the only operating system that organizations can deploy for end users. For example, macOS is a powerful and stable OS with various support and management options. Linux is another desktop OS, but it's a bit more niche. IT teams should learn to account for these systems and ensure end users have a positive experience. More about Alternative OSes
Application Management
While the desktop OSes provide the framework for end user computing, end users -- knowledge workers especially -- rely on desktop applications to perform almost every task on their desktop. Applications allow users to view, edit and repackage corporate data and files, so IT needs to keep a close eye on all applications from a security and UX perspective. More about Application Management
Desktop Management
Desktop management includes various services and utilities that IT needs to account for. This includes OS updates and upgrades, patch management, device provisioning and more. IT needs to find desktop management software or unified endpoint management (UEM) platforms to handle these tasks. More about Desktop Management
Unified Endpoint Management
The modern enterprise is an assortment of devices ranging from user-owned smartphones to corporate-controlled desktop PCs. It doesn't matter where the devices come from. If users work with them, IT must manage them. Unified endpoint management aims to simplify that process by giving IT pros a single location to manage all device types. More about Unified Endpoint Management
Windows OS & Management
For decades, Windows desktops have had a massive share of the overall desktop OS market. Therefore, enterprise desktop administrators must focus their energy on building a strong management plan for the latest versions of Windows. This process includes testing and applying updates and patches, upgrading to new versions and much more. More about Windows OS & Management