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VDI is Dead: Is It Time to Say Goodbye?
April 1, 2025
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VDI is Dead: Is It Time to Say Goodbye?
Each week, the sales team at Venn meets with a multitude of potential customers and many of the conversations begin with the same exhausted tone…  “We’re just done with VDI.”  This statement always comes from senior IT leadership and is driven by frustration, fatigue from hearing complaints from end users, being tired of dealing with […]
Hybrid Work Security: How to Enable Remote Work Without Risk
March 20, 2025
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Hybrid Work Security: How to Enable Remote Work Without Risk
Hybrid work – where employees spend part of their time working remotely and part of their time at the office – has become incredibly popular. In fact, 15% more professional workers now work remotely at least part of the time compared to 2020, rising from 70% to 80%. But this new norm has put hybrid […]
Remote Work Technology: Essential Tools for Distributed Teams
March 18, 2025
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Remote Work Technology: Essential Tools for Distributed Teams
Remote and hybrid work have become the norm for many organizations, and to support a distributed workforce, companies need to invest in the right remote work technology.  This post covers essential technology for remote work, how to manage company-issued laptops vs. employee-owned laptops, and what to consider when setting up your remote work infrastructure. Remote […]
How to Create a BYOD-Friendly Data Loss Prevention Policy
March 13, 2025
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How to Create a BYOD-Friendly Data Loss Prevention Policy
Creating and implementing a data loss prevention policy is a critical security measure for organizations today. But many DLP policies prioritize security at the cost of usability, which leads to employee frustration and, in turn, security workarounds–ultimately increasing the risk of data leaks and shadow IT.  Achieving this balance is challenging, as implementing DLP policies […]
BYOD Implementation: An 8-Step Guide to Secure BYOD Enablement
February 28, 2025
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BYOD Implementation: An 8-Step Guide to Secure BYOD Enablement
As remote work continues to grow and companies hire more contractors and offshore workers, BYOD implementation has become a priority for businesses looking to boost flexibility and reduce costs. But allowing employees to use personal laptops for work introduces security and compliance risks that organizations can’t afford to overlook. A successful BYOD implementation strategy should […]
Integrating Okta and Venn: Deliver Seamless Security for BYOD Workforces
February 24, 2025
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Integrating Okta and Venn: Deliver Seamless Security for BYOD Workforces
As remote work expands and organizations continue to utilize contractors, consultants and third parties for strategic, business-critical work – securing corporate applications and data is more critical (and complicated) than ever. While Okta excels at identity and access management (IAM), it does not protect sensitive data or endpoints – especially on unmanaged, personally owned devices. […]
BYOD MDM: Not Just for Smartphones
February 21, 2025
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BYOD MDM: Not Just for Smartphones
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) mobile device management (MDM) technology has revolutionalized mobile phone usage for businesses. BYOD MDM eliminates the need for separate business and personal mobile phones, creating a secure work environment on personal devices that ensures privacy for employees.  Today, businesses are discovering that the principles of BYOD MDM also apply to […]
BYOD Pros and Cons: Balancing Flexibility and Security
February 21, 2025
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BYOD Pros and Cons: Balancing Flexibility and Security
The rise of remote and hybrid work has made Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies more attractive than ever. Allowing remote employees and contractors to use their personal computers for work eliminates the cost and complexity of managing corporate laptops – and has a positive impact on user productivity. That said, BYOD adoption comes with […]
BYOD Security: Managing Third-Party Risk
February 18, 2025
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BYOD Security: Managing Third-Party Risk
IT leaders navigating BYOD security face a complex challenge: protecting corporate data while hiring third parties and contractors who use personal devices for work. Unlike full-time employees operating within company-managed IT environments, remote contractors often use their own laptops or third-party-provided devices, creating security blind spots. These unmanaged endpoints introduce risks such as data leakage, […]