Ivanti announced the
release of Ivanti Unified Endpoint Manager 2020.1 with expanded support and
management for remote users. Enabling IT professionals to discover, inventory
and configure any device - local or remote - Unified Endpoint Manager now gives
organizations the visibility and control they need to reduce risk, simplify
management and minimize IT management costs.
New
Product Features:
Supporting both Windows and Mac devices, Unified Endpoint
Manager 2020.1 manages PCs, laptops, servers, tablets and smart phones on local
networks as well as remotely, including devices without an installed management
agent. Providing a single point of control, the enhanced solution reduces the
number of products required to manage even the most complex device estates
while enhancing security, discovery, inventory management and configuration
tasks. New enhancements include:
- Cloud Storage for Software Delivery. Supporting
both Azure and Amazon S3, Unified Endpoint Manager now offers cloud
storage for software delivery which increases availability of software
packages for remote users while giving IT professionals greater control of
network bandwidth and reducing demands on VPN traffic.
- Remote Control
Enhancements. Unified Endpoint Manager has added full MacOS support,
multiple monitor support and support for file transfers and remote
executes, simplifying remote management, no matter where users are using
their devices.
- Enhanced Bitlocker
Support. Particularly important for users working remotely,
Unified Endpoint Manager now furthers device security with enhanced
BitLocker management to encrypt drives, store BitLocker recovery keys on
each device and report the encryption status for each device.
- Expanded Modern Device
Management. Extending support for the heterogeneous device
enterprise, including mobile devices, Unified Endpoint Manager now adds
Certified Android Enterprise support and improves management capabilities
for iOS, MacOS as well as Windows.
- Added Agent OS Support.
Unified Endpoint Manager has expanded agent OS support now
including support for Windows 10, MacOS 10.15.x, Windows Server 2019,
RedHat 9, CentOS8 and Raspbian 10.
"As the bulk of today's digital workforce operates from
home, IT professionals face a daunting list of new management and support
challenges," said Alan Braithwaite, senior director, product management,
Ivanti. "To help these professionals, we're delivering a wealth of new
capabilities that offer greater visibility and control over user devices and
simplify management across heterogeneous device estates. As a result, Unified
Endpoint Manager helps IT reduce risks and costs, while increasing user
satisfaction and confidence."
Availability
Ivanti
Unified Endpoint Manager 2020.1 is available now. Companies that select to
purchase Unified Endpoint Manager through an Enterprise License Agreement will
also receive Ivanti Cloud. Ivanti Cloud unifies IT operations and security data
and processes so organizations can quickly discover, gain insights and take
action across their environment. For more information, visit: https://www.ivanti.com/solutions/unified-endpoint-management.