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Top Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Alternatives for Remote Work Security
June 5, 2025
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Top Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Alternatives for Remote Work Security
Securing remote and BYOD workforces with AVD virtual desktop or other VDI platforms often means high costs, complex infrastructure, and user frustration from lag and latency. Venn is one of the simpler, smarter Azure virtual desktop alternatives. Powered by Secure Enclave technology, Venn isolates and protects work data locally on any BYOD or unmanaged device, […]
Top 10 Citrix Competitors for Secure Remote Work in 2025
June 5, 2025
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Top 10 Citrix Competitors for Secure Remote Work in 2025
With the rise of remote and hybrid workforces, the increase in BYOD (bring-your-own-device), and the shift to cloud-first strategies, IT and security teams need solutions that go beyond traditional models. That’s where secure remote access tools come in, and Citrix has long been one of the most recognizable names in the space. Citrix built its […]
Endpoint DLP Best Practices (And Why Venn Is the Better Alternative)
June 4, 2025
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Endpoint DLP Best Practices (And Why Venn Is the Better Alternative)
Endpoint DLP Is Due for a Re-imagining As more organizations embrace remote work and hire contractors and consultants, traditional endpoint DLP (Data Loss Prevention) strategies are showing their age. Legacy approaches like full-device management, VDI, and agent-heavy endpoint solutions were designed primarily for company-owned laptops; not ideal for today’s work landscape where personal PCs and […]
Top Amazon Workspaces (AWS) Alternatives for BYOD Security
June 3, 2025
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Top Amazon Workspaces (AWS) Alternatives for BYOD Security
Securing remote and BYOD workforces with Amazon Workspaces (AWS) or other virtual desktop (VDI) platforms often means high costs, complex infrastructure, and user frustration from lag and latency. Venn is one of the simpler, smarter AWS alternatives. Powered by Secure Enclave technology, Venn isolates and protects work data locally on any BYOD or unmanaged device, […]
Top Citrix Alternatives for BYOD Security
May 29, 2025
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Top Citrix Alternatives for BYOD Security
When it comes to securing remote and BYOD workforces, Citrix and other VDI platforms often come with high costs, complex infrastructure, and a frustrating user experience from lag and latency. For IT teams looking to protect company data without dealing with virtual desktop headaches, Venn is one of the Citrix alternatives that offers a simpler […]
Secure Boot: Limitations and Alternatives for Remote Devices
May 23, 2025
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Secure Boot: Limitations and Alternatives for Remote Devices
Endpoint security is more important than ever. With employees, contractors, and offshore teams accessing sensitive company data from all over the globe, and often on devices that aren’t issued by IT, protecting data on those endpoints is crucial. One widely used security feature built into modern hardware is secure boot, a mechanism designed to prevent […]
Data Loss Prevention Best Practices: Comparing Solutions for Remote Work
May 13, 2025
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Data Loss Prevention Best Practices: Comparing Solutions for Remote Work
According to the 2024 IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report, the average breach cost was $4.88 million in 2024, with remote work contributing to longer breach lifecycles and higher costs. As employees increasingly use personal devices outside of IT’s control, businesses need to develop and strengthen data loss prevention best practices. This guide explains […]
VDI vs DaaS Explained (And an Alternative Worth Considering)
May 9, 2025
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VDI vs DaaS Explained (And an Alternative Worth Considering)
When businesses need to protect company data on unmanaged or BYOD computers, the conversation often starts with comparing VDI vs DaaS. And with good reason. In 2024, the global average cost of a data breach was a record $4.88M, a 10% increase from 2023. As cybersecurity attacks grow more frequent and remote work/contractors become more common, […]
BYOD vs Company-Owned Devices: Myths and Truths
April 29, 2025
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BYOD vs Company-Owned Devices: Myths and Truths
To enable remote work, businesses typically opt to either provision workers with company-owned laptops or allow them to use their personal laptops for work (aka “bring your own device (BYOD)”). In evaluating BYOD vs company-owned laptops, IT managers weigh security, budget, and user satisfaction before finalizing a policy. But it’s important to explore myths vs […]
