Ivanti aquires MobileIron and Pulse Secure, two mobile security vendors

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End-User Computing Digest The latest desktop and mobile coverage from TechTarget's network |September 30, 2020 FEATURED STORY Ivanti makes double acquisition of MobileIron, Pulse Secure by Alexander Culafi, News Writer Ivanti has signed definitive acquisition agreements to acquire MobileIron and Pulse Secure, two separate mobile security companies. Pulse Secure will be run as an independent business unit, while MobileIron is expected to be fully integrated into Ivanti. Advertisement NEWS   Google Meet updates close in on Microsoft Teams, Zoom A series of Google Meet updates have brought the platform closer to parity with Microsoft Teams and Zoom. The new features include a view of up to 49 people during a meeting.   Microsoft updating look, features in Outlook for macOS In October, Microsoft will launch a redesigned Outlook for Mac, providing a better search and improved calendar management options, while bringing the program's look in line with the macOS aesthetic.   Faster iPads unveiled at Apple Event Apple has introduced a faster iPad Air that would let professionals edit photos and video on the go. The company also unveiled at its Apple Event the eighth-generation iPad. The iPad is available this week, while Apple plans to release the iPad Air in October.   Microsoft Endpoint Manager gets better Mac, iPad management At Ignite, Microsoft announced its endpoint management tool will have better features for managing Macs and iPads.   Microsoft adding voice commands to Outlook mobile In October, Microsoft will enable voice commands within its Outlook app for iOS and Android devices. This Cortana-enabled feature will let workers compose emails in the Microsoft Outlook app, schedule meetings and initiate calls.   Google Meet features counter Zoombombing, streamline mobile Google wants its video meeting platform to compete with Zoom, Cisco and Microsoft. The latest Google Meet features announced this week are unlikely to be enough. EXPERT ADVICE   VDI testing checklist: Key steps to test a VDI deployment IT pros can prevent major issues by following a VDI testing checklist before deploying virtual desktops or altering the VDI architecture. Find out how a VDI test helps IT estimate resource requirements and virtual desktop performance.   Evaluate if Chromebooks are secure enough for business use Organizations looking for low-cost endpoints have likely considered Chromebooks, but they should ask the question: Are Chromebooks secure enough for use in the enterprise?   Solve the mystery of VDI licensing VDI licensing can be difficult to navigate. Dive into some VDI licensing challenges that IT may find in VMware Horizon View and how to overcome them.   VDI hardware comparison: Thin vs. thick vs. zero clients IT pros must consider the options for VDI hardware before rolling out virtual desktops. Understand thick clients vs. thin clients, as well as how zero clients fit into the mix.   Using Office cloud policy service with Microsoft 365 With the Office cloud policy service, IT administrators can deploy Microsoft 365 suite configurations for any platform or device management scenario, whether personally owned or corporate issued.   Does Office 365 include Teams with enterprise licenses? Unified communications platforms have taken on extra importance during the pandemic, and it's important to know if Microsoft Office 365 includes Teams or not. The answer depends on the Office 365 license edition that an organization has. About This E-Newsletter The End-User Computing Digest is published by TechTarget, Inc., 275 Grove Street, Newton, Massachusetts, 02466 US. Click to: Unsubscribe. You are receiving this email because you are a member of TechTarget. When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content and with our Partners, see up-to-date Partners List, as described in our Privacy Policy. For additional information, please contact: webmaster@techtarget.com. © 2020 TechTarget, Inc. all rights reserved. Designated trademarks, brands, logos, and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy | Partners List