6 Common Mistakes When Migrating to Windows 11 and How to Overcome Them
There are lots of compelling reasons for migrating your enterprise to Windows 11. As with any project of this scale and impact, there are things…
Read article
Featured post
How AI is Making Endpoint Management Easier
There is something a little odd happening in many companies right now when it comes […]
Latest news
See You at AppManagEvent 2026 – It’s Going to Be a Good One
AppManagEvent is always a highlight on the endpoint management calendar. Access IT…
Access IT Automation Partners with Microsoft to Validate Access Symphony on ARM64
As of July 2026, Access Symphony is now natively supported on ARM64-powered…
Stop Reporting. Start Interrogating Your IT Estate.
Most IT reporting tells you what happened. Symphony Insights asks the harder…
What Does a Successful SCCM to Intune Migration Actually Look Like?
Every organisation wants to modernise its endpoint management. Few, however, want the…
Why More Organisations Are Moving from SCCM to Intune
There’s no question that SCCM has been one of Microsoft’s most successful…
Is Your Endpoint Management Strategy Ready for What’s Next?
For many years, endpoint management was considered an operational function, something that…
How We Use AI to Develop Customer-Focused Solutions Without Sacrificing Governance
Using AI to build faster is no longer a differentiator. So, let’s…
AI-Supercharged In-House Devs vs. Enterprise Operational Maturity
AI-generated whatever is everywhere these days. So what? The real story isn’t…
What is Mythos? And Why You Need to Be Aware of Software Vulnerabilities
“That which destroys the old mythos becomes the new mythos.” That’s a…
Going Beyond the “Wireframe on Steroids” to Get from AI Promise to Production Proof
It’s quite the buzz. Even if you are not a programmer, all…
Clarity. Control. Confidence. How Capture Shift Completes Your SCCM to Intune Migration
SCCM to Intune migrations are messy and complex, so the first blog…
In SCCM to Intune Migrations, Clarity Shows You the Estate. Control Is What You Do with It
We all know that SCCM to Intune migrations are complex. In fact,…
Clarity is What’s Missing from Your SCCM to Intune Migration – Here’s How to Get It
SCCM to Intune migrations are notoriously messy. That’s not great news if…
Access Capture Joins the Omnissa Solution Exchange, Elevating Enterprise Application Management
Access Capture is now officially listed on the Omnissa Solution Exchange. Omnissa…
Psst… Something Big Is Dropping at the EUC Forum Spring Meeting – Spread the Word
As long-running sponsors and participants at various EUC Forum events, we’re always…
Introducing Access Capture Shift: SCCM to Intune Migrations Made Simple
We are delighted to announce a new Access Capture module: Capture Shift.…
WinGet Vs Chocolatey for Evergreen Application Management
One of the (many) challenges to overcome with evergreen application management is…
9 App Management Trends Enterprises Should be Aware of in 2026
Application management never stands still as technologies, processes, strategies, and priorities continuously…
Access IT Automation CEO Looking Ahead to 2026 – Building the Next Chapter of Innovation
As another year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on…
ReadyWorks Plus Access IT Automation: Taking Application Management to a Whole New Level
Most large organisations and enterprises have complex IT environments that have evolved…
Mass Messaging in Minutes for Critical Internal Communications
Internal communication in large enterprise organizations is a challenge. Those challenges are…
Evergreen AI has Arrived – Your Apps, Your Rules from Access Capture
What do you get when you combine about 200 technology leaders, the…
Automated Driver Patching at Enterprise Scale – The Future is Now, and the Benefits Are Enormous
Keeping drivers patched and up to date across all endpoints in a…
Live from Microsoft Ignite: Let’s Redefine Endpoint Automation Together
Microsoft Ignite 2025 is here, and we want to focus on one…
Access IT Automation Looking Forward to the EUC Forum Winter Meeting in London
It’s only a few weeks to go until the EUC Forum Winter…
Countdown to Ignite: Why Symphony Is the Platform Banks & Enterprises Are Talking About?
With just one month to go until Microsoft Ignite, it’s impossible to…
RIP Windows 10… Or Is It!
October 14, 2025, the official Windows 10 end-of-life (EOL) date, is finally…
See You at AppManagEvent 2025
With only a couple of days to go, the Access IT Automation…
No More Trade-Offs: Automating App Management Without Sacrificing RBAC or Compliance
Role-based access control (RBAC) is essential in almost all enterprise organisations. This…
Using Symphony’s Automation Capabilities to Rapidly Migrate Users to Windows 11
Modern enterprises rely on technologies for business success, and they often have…
Access IT Automation Heads to Microsoft Ignite: Let’s Talk DEX at Scale
Two months out from one of the largest technology events on the…
The Rise of Intune as the De Facto Endpoint Management Solution
When it comes to endpoint management, there are two options available in…
SCCM – Legacy Devices and Business as Usual
Walking into the office of an executive in a large, global corporation,…
Are Your Users Happy With Their HARDWARE and SOFTWARE? Put Them in Control!
Putting users in control of their hardware and software in a large…
To Deploy or Not to Deploy – How Do You Update Your Desktop Software?
There is a famous joke by the late, great Irish comedian Dave…
What Hardware Does Your Next Desktop Refresh Contain?
In enterprise organisations, choosing the right hardware strategy for end users during…
A Guide to Building a Scalable Digital Employee Experience (DEX) Strategy
Optimising DEX (digital employee experience) in large enterprise organisations requires a strategic…
Migrating from SCCM to Intune – A Step-By-Step Guide
Intune is the future of endpoint management, not just from a Microsoft…
Physical Desktop/Laptop First Strategy: A Cyclical Trend or the New Way Forward
We are technology innovators at Access IT Automation, but there is something…
Evergreen – 3rd Party Application Version Updates
Keeping commonly used and frequently updated applications up to date in large…
Vendor Driver Updates – Automated Security Vulnerability Patching
When a device vendor provides a driver update, there is often an…
The Death of the IT Ticket – How Self-Healing Endpoints Transform IT Support
Let’s be honest – IT ticketing is a pain. Nobody likes it…
Catch-Up Summer Reading: Application Management, Endpoint Migration, EUC, and More
Are you ready for a break from the summer’s water activities, food…
Self-Service: The Next Evolutionary Stage of Application Management Automation
Automation has been a key priority for organisations across all industries for…
2025 is the Year of Application Package Format and Deployment Platform Choice. It’s Time to Invest AND Divest!
As the years tick by, enterprise businesses invest enormous amounts of money…
Software Asset Management – Why Companies Fail at Hygiene Controls with Application Version Updates
Famous statesman and one of the founding fathers of the United States,…
Down to Business – Windows 10 End of Life is an Opportunity for Innovation, Not Maintenance
It’s just six months to go until one of the most talked…
The Rise of AI, Cloud PCs, and GPUs! What About Your Personas?
In large migration and IT infrastructure change projects (such as migrating users…
Demystifying UEM, EUC, and DEX – Understanding the Options, Differences, and Limitations
Unified Endpoint Management (UEM), End User Computing (EUC), and Digital Employee Experience…
Will the VDI Market Play Out Like Apple and Android?
As the virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) market continues to mature, it is…
App-V Server Goes, App-V Remains, and the Headaches Stay the Same
Microsoft came out with a flurry of significant announcements at the end…
Is This Really the Year of VDI?!
Keen observers of the virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) segment of the technology…
How Will the Battle of the VDI Super Giant Vendors Play Out in 2025
VDI (virtual desktop infrastructure) has become one of the most fiercely competitive…
The Future of DEX – is this the Year of Digital Employee Self-Service?
Most people would give the same answer if asked about the main…
Are You Part of the Windows 10 End-of-Life 62% Club?
It is a big number, 62 percent. It’s bigger than 35 percent…
End-User Computing Trends for 2025
End-user computing (EUC) is one of the most exciting areas of technology…
2024 Reflections and Looking Ahead to 2025
It is becoming a bit of a cliche to say technology is…
App-V Survives and App Attach Opens Up – The Implications
In the first blog of this two-part series, we described the landmark…
London Is the Place to Be this November for EUC and Application Automation
End User Computing (EUC) is a part of the technology sector that…
Fearless App Management Automation in Action in the Netherlands!
Application management took centre stage in Utrecht in the Netherlands earlier this…
The Challenges and Benefits of the Fully Optimised Approach to Enterprise Desktop Transformation
Desktop transformation is high on the agenda of many organisations for a…
Enterprise Desktop Transformation – the Fully Optimised Approach
How do you implement an effective end-to-end desktop transformation strategy that achieves…
A Desktop Transformation Storm in a Teacup? Or a Perfect Storm?
Desktop transformation projects are becoming increasingly critical to the success of wider…
See You at AppManagEvent in the Netherlands in October!
AppManagEvent is taking place on 11 October and Access IT Automation will…
App Packaging in Modern Formats – the Final Piece of the CI/CD Software Development Puzzle
CI/CD (continuous integration and continuous delivery) is a software development approach that…
Is It Time to Converge Application Management With DEX?
Application packaging and testing is a resource-intensive headache, especially if you are…
We Just Got VDI to Work with GPUs – Now We Have to Get on Top of NPUs
AI is changing technology everywhere you look. AI tools and functionality are…
What the Future Holds for Application Management
Application management processes are constantly evolving as companies migrate to new technologies,…
How Automation Can Enable Your Organisation’s Transition to Modern Application Platforms
Being frustrated with the status quo is never fun, but frustrations can…
Is MSIX a Suitable Application Format for Your Organisation?
MSIX is a Windows application packaging format from Microsoft. It is Microsoft’s…
Calculating ROI from Automated Application Packaging and Management
The business landscape is constantly changing, never more so than after our…
The Benefits of Unlimited Application Packaging and Management
There are lots of different ways to bundle and charge for software…
How to Consolidate App Management Technologies, Reduce Complexity, and Improve DEX
The modern workplace is changing in a number of different ways. One…
Access IT Automation Becomes a Leading Sponsor of the EUC Forum
Access IT Automation has become a Platinum Sponsor of the EUC Forum,…
The Cost of Upgrading Hardware Vs Moving to the Cloud
Decisions on whether to upgrade hardware or move to the cloud are…
Are We Witnessing the Rise of the Planet of the EUC Giants?
Are the actions of historically major players in the EUC space creating…
The Difference Between Application Packages and Deployment Objects and Why It Matters
What is an application package and what is the difference between it…
LOB, COTS, and MOTS Application Packages – What the Heck’s the Difference?
…as your organisation probably has LOB apps, COTS apps, and MOTS apps,…
Access IT Automation’s Partnership With TLUX
Establishing strong partnerships with companies who have a similar vision to ours…
Access IT Automation Announces Partnership with Liquit
Planning and implementing a Windows 11 migration project is a big undertaking,…
New Partnership Announcement – Liquidware FlexApp is Now Integrated with Access Capture
Liquidware FlexApp is an advanced technology that dynamically containerizes and attaches applications,…
The Next Step in Your Windows 11 Migration? Getting Out of the Ground
Planning and implementing a Windows 11 migration project is a big undertaking,…
Ring Deployment Model for Apps – Advantages and Best Practices for Enterprises
The ring deployment model is common practice in the world of software…
2024 Enterprise Technology and IT Modernisation Trends
As we look ahead to 2024, we have assessed some of the…
Cloud Migration and IT Modernisation in 2024 – Reflections of a CEO
There are a lot of unknowns in the world as we head…
The Secret Sauce to DEX Optimisation and Continuous Improvement
With trends like remote working and digital transformation, our workplaces are becoming…
Testing Applications with No Shortcuts? Yes, This Can Be Automated Too
The application estate is one of the most diverse entities that exist…
Don’t Just Automate Application Management Tasks – Automate Complete Workflows
Anyone who has been involved in the packaging and testing of applications…
Guide to App Volumes User Acceptance Testing in Access Capture with Enhanced Automation
App Volumes UAT (user acceptance testing) is an essential part of application…
How to Automate App Volumes Application Packaging with Dynamic Environment Manager Integration
App Volumes is an efficient and powerful application delivery platform while Dynamic…
Migrating from SCCM to Intune – Why Identifying the Right Expertise is the Key to Success
Migrating from SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager, also referred to as Microsoft…
Windows 365 vs Azure Virtual Desktop: Which DaaS Option Should You Choose?
Windows 365 Cloud PC and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) are both popular…
Getting a Grip: The Consequences of AI
AI continues to be one of the biggest topic areas in technology…
Using Access Capture for App Discovery and UAT Processes in ServiceNow
Investing time and money into a platform like ServiceNow is a considerable…
Why Self-Service is the Future of App Packaging and Testing
At Access IT Automation, we believe self-service is the future of app…
How Smoke Testing on Multiple Operating Systems Reduces Application Failure Risks
Moving users to a new operating system (OS) presents a range of…
Deploy Access Capture Via Azure Marketplace to Minimise Complexity and Reduce Costs
If you use Azure Marketplace, you will know it simplifies the process…
ServiceNow and Access Capture Integration – Automating Application Requests
ServiceNow is an essential tool in many organisations for the management and…
Partnerships and Why They are Important to Us – A Message from Our CEO
There is a well-known idiom that says no man (or woman) is…
Summer Holidays, Large Technology Projects, and Ancient Greek Philosophy
You’re on your summer holidays, so it’s as good a time as…
Are Your Assets Near Deprecation? Should You Consider DaaS?
When your on-premises assets near deprecation, it is an ideal time to…
4 Examples of Why Measuring App Performance on VDI Matters
While VDI can bring substantial IT and business benefits, it is also…
Windows 11 Planning Guide – Are You Ready?
Are you ready? What do you need to think about, what do…
SCCM to Intune Migration – Why It’s Important to Normalise Your Operational Controls
If you currently use SCCM (System Centre Configuration Manager), you will be…
4 Ways to Boost Digital Employee Experience (DEX) in Your Organisation
DEX covers all the interactions that your employees have with any digital…
Windows Package Manager & WinGet Applications – Is This the End for Application Packaging?
You can also manage applications using the winget command line tool in…
Think App Package and Delivery Formats FIRST Before You Choose Your VDI Strategy
There are lots of decisions that need to be taken when planning…
Integrating ChatGPT to Enhance User Experience
Full disclosure – this is yet another blog about ChatGPT. There has…
Long Live the King of Package Formats – the MSI Installer
This weekend London will be full of celebration as the UK witnesses…
7 Ways a Centralised Technology Portal Streamlines Modern Technology
A centralised technology portal will streamline technology services in your organisation and…
Automating and Semi-Automating Tasks with a Centralised Technology Portal
When you hear the word portal in connection with technology, the perception…
Why Has App-V’s End of Life Been Extended to 2026 and What Should You Do to Prepare?
App-V has been the app packaging format of choice for many IT…
Supporting the End User Computing Ecosystem in a Changing Business Environment
Businesses across all sectors are facing changes in the business environment and…
Shakespeare, Failed New Year’s Resolutions, and Getting Technology Projects Back on Track
The end of February / beginning of March is a time when…
3 Main Use Cases for Symphony Signal and How They Improve EUX
Effective internal communication is essential in all companies, but it is particularly…
7 Ways Smoke Testing Helps Your Operating System and/or VDI Migration
There are several essential steps in operating system or VDI migration projects.…
Access Symphony – 6 Key Metrics We Monitor for User TX Score
Access Symphony offers the IT function in your business, as well as…
Microsoft Endpoint Manager: The Future of Device Management
In organisations across most industries, the end user IT landscape is more…
Windows 11 Migrations Made Easy – an Overview of the Essential Steps
All Windows versions eventually come to the end of their life when…
7 Reasons Why It’s Important to Collect Hardware and Application Performance Data
Hardware and application monitoring is one thing – collecting, processing, analysing, and…
Is Desktop as a Service Adoption Hype or Reality
Is Desktop as a Service (DaaS) really the future for large enterprises…
Understanding The Performance Conundrum in VDI Migration Projects
Performance issues are among the main challenges that occur during VDI (virtual…
6 Essential Dashboards for Monitoring Users, Assets, and Apps
The users, assets, and apps that make up your IT infrastructure produce…
3-Step strategy to Win a World Cup or deliver VDI Migration Success
A bit of context first for readers who are not from football…
Cloud PC or AVD? Managed or Unmanaged? These Are the Questions
The debate about whether to migrate to a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)…
Enterprise IT in 2023 – Trends, Challenges, and Building on Success
As we move into a new year, we asked members of the…
5 Essential Engineering Considerations for Your VDI Migration Project
There are a lot of steps involved in a VDI migration project,…
Dos and Don’ts When Planning a VDI Migration
What are the best practices you should follow when planning a VDI…
6 Common Mistakes When Migrating to Windows 11 and How to Overcome Them
There are lots of compelling reasons for migrating your enterprise to Windows…
VDI Migration Soft Landings – What They Are and Why They Are Important
The success of a VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) migration project largely rests…
The Secret to Enterprise VDI Migration Success: Getting Individual Users On-Board
A VDI migration can deliver significant immediate and long-term benefits for your…
How to Create a Business Case for Your VDI Migration Project
A substantial proportion of unsuccessful VDI migration projects fail because the business…
Why is it Important to Get Your Application Delivery Strategy Right?
The IT infrastructure in many organisations is changing as enterprises move to…
8 Reasons to Move 20% of Your Users to DaaS
Desktop as a Service (DaaS) is an IT strategy where your desktop…
How AI is Making Endpoint Management Easier
There is something a little odd happening in many companies right now…
5 Items that Explain Total Experience (TX)
Total Experience (TX) is a concept that many business and technology leaders…
User-To-Device Affinity Explained
For an organization to understand and properly apply user-to-device affinity — since…
Symphony Integrates With ServiceNow
As part of our efforts to constantly improve and update our products,…
How To Save $1.5 Million A Year Per 10,000 Users On Password Resets With Access Symphony
META Group estimates that IT help desks on average receive 21 calls…
Finally, An Employee-Facing Modern Workplace Experience Portal That Brings It All Together
Employee portals are nothing new. They have been around for the past…
New Capture Release Now Features Guacamole Daemon Alternative
Since the last time we officially published Capture release notes, we have…
10 Modern App Management Terms You Need To Know
When it comes to modern app management, a lot has changed in…
3 Surprising Symphony Sign-Off & Fix Engine Uses For Large Organizations
If you have been following our blog, you will have read many…
What Is Modern Workplace Experience?
Over the past few years, Access IT Automation has grown from being…
5 Common Enterprise Windows 11 Migration Mistakes You Need To Avoid
While the vast majority of large organizations are still in the trenches…
How to Decide Between Stateful and Stateless VDI
When companies are considering moving to a VDI framework, they’ll have to…
Upgrading to Windows 11 and Its Impact on Application Testing
Remember that time Microsoft told us Windows 10 was going to be…
5 Massive Advantages API-Driven App Management Provides Agile IT Organizations
Traditionally, application packaging and testing solutions required an organization to work its…
Modern Desktop Optimization Hurdles & Challenges To Expect
Transforming all or most of your IT environment from a traditional setup…
Major Milestones Of 2021
I am sure your inbox has been flooded with end-of-year recap and/or…
Better Connected – Access IT Automation Launches Technical Partnership with ReadyWorks
Access IT Automation has partnered with industry leader ReadyWorks to automatically reduce…
CIO & CTO Priorities in 2022 & Beyond
If there has been one common struggle over the last few years…
New Version Of Symphony Prepares Your Enterprise For Modern Desktop
With Windows 10 updates slowing down to once a year and going…
Get To Know … David Halfteck | Chief Technology Officer
In our latest series, we will be getting to know some of…
Get To Know … Craig Franklin | Sr. Vice President
In our latest series, we will be meeting some of the influential…
Access Capture Showcases Exceptional Performance Testing & Monitoring Capabilities
Is your application performance making your end-users less productive and costing you…
3 Stats That Prove That Modern Desktop Is Now More Important Than Ever
We recently discussed what Modern Desktop Enablement is. We touched on the…
Automate Your App-V To MSIX Conversion With Access Capture
Many enterprises are currently in the process of modernizing their application estates…
What You Should Know About Windows 11 & Microsoft 365 App Compatibility
Application compatibility has always been a huge obstacle when it comes to…
10 Modern Desktop KPIs You Need To Monitor Now
If you asked someone 10 years ago to name the most important…
What Is Modern Desktop Enablement?
Little did Microsoft know how much the world would need to rely…
The Great Resignation: What You Need To Know & How To Minimize Its Impact
I heard about “The Great Resignation”, a term coined by Anthony Klotz,…
How Will The EOL Of IE 11 In June 2022 Impact Your IT Strategy?
Internet Explorer, the web browser you either love or hate or both,…
Large Financial Bank Cuts UAT Time By 90% With Automated Testing
We all know that automating the often tedious, lengthy, and expensive user…
The Difference Between VDI and Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop
Ever since the introduction of Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), also formerly…
Windows Virtual Desktop Is Now Azure Virtual Desktop
Windows Virtual Desktop, which was first announced back in September of 2018…
Windows 10 vs. Windows 11 Lifecycle Support
Most people know that Microsoft had announced that Windows 10 was going…
Creating App-Volumes With Access Capture
In November 2020, we showed you how you use Access Capture, our…
Using IT Automation To Measure & Improve Customer Satisfaction In Your Next IT Transformation
When an enterprise goes through a major IT migration project, or is…
What Microsoft’s Next Gen OS (Windows 11?) Could Look Like
A few days ago, Microsoft announced that on June 24th, 2021, at…
Access Capture Is Now Hosted On Azure & What It Means For You
Access IT Automation’s premise for 2021 and beyond is to enable Modern…
New Access Capture Feature Round-Up H1/2021
So much has happened in the last six months! We have been…
Standard & Bespoke Fixes During & After Migrations
We are often asked this two-fold question: How do our IT Automation…
Access Capture Now Offers Multi-Session Support For Windows Server
In the past few product-oriented blog posts, we have talked a lot…
The Real Evergreen IT Dilemma Is Interdependency
The real problem of Evergreen IT Management isn’t figuring out how to…
MSIX App Attach Is Now Generally Available
If you have been following our blog for the last couple of…
Your Remote Workers’ Activity Is Crucial For Sizing New Virtual Workplace Offerings (WVD)
As some regions are opening up around the world, companies like Google…
3 Things You Need To Do Now To Fend Off COVID-19-Induced Windows 10 Complacency
There is a new worrisome (even if short-term) problem enterprises are currently…
IaaS, PaaS, SaaS — How Do They All Fit Together?
The technology industry is notorious for its love of acronyms, particularly when…
Fixing Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) Issues With Access Symphony
Microsoft’s Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD), a relatively new technology released in late…
5 Challenges To Expect When Embracing Modern Application Management
Last week, we highlighted all the advantages you are bound to benefit…
Benefits of Modern App Management
When an enterprise does any kind of IT migration, such as an…
Introducing IT Automation For Employees, Developers, Ops, and Technology Teams
Traditionally, application packaging and testing was a relatively siloed process done almost…
Quiz: Is End-to-End or API-Driven App Packaging & Testing Right For You?
Application packaging and testing isn’t the same as it was 10 years…
COVID, BREXIT, And IR35 Create UK’s IT Skill Shortage Superstorm
According to a recent McKinsey study, 94% of the UK workforce lack…
Access Capture’s Top 5 Most Impressive Features in 2020
In the past 11 months, we have released a lot of new…
How To Create An MSIX With App Attach Using Access Capture [Video]
Over the past couple of months we have written several articles about…
5 Secrets To Pulling Off A 95,000 Seat Migration Modern Desktop / Office 365 Project Successfully
In my 30+ years of experience in technology, I have migrated Windows…
5 Things To Keep In Mind When Finalizing Your IT Budget This Year
2020 has been a crazy year — there is no question about…
3 Trends That Will Impact Your Evergreen IT Management Strategy In 2021 & Beyond
For the past five years (since the introduction of Windows-as-a-Service in 2015),…
Case Study: Global Investment Bank Adopts Modern Desktop & Office 365
In one of the largest IT Transformation projects ever awarded to a…
Work From Anywhere (WFA) – Endpoint Management Considerations
“Work-From-Home” (WFH) or “Work-From-Anywhere” (WFA) quickly became the new standard when countries…
What Is Windows Virtual Desktop & How Does It Fit Into My Organization?
Since its release last year, Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD) has been gaining…
How To Enable MSIX App Attach For Your Organization
Despite improving app compatibility, application packaging is still a time-consuming, manual labor-intensive,…
Modern App Packaging 101: Quick Must-Know MSIX Core Basics
With the release of Windows 10 2004 a few weeks ago and…
New Features: Smoke Testing and Automated Performance Testing
As technology changes at an ever increasing rate, being able to quickly,…
Top 10 Benefits Of Evergreen IT Management
Most IT executives and IT project managers instinctively know that Evergreen IT…
To Management: As Migration Team Leaves, Your BAU Team Is Left Hanging
Almost every organization is scrambling right now to get employees set up…
The Basics Of Evergreen IT Management — A 101 Crash Course
If I would take the conversations I have with our clients, prospects,…
Why Your Modern IT Strategy Needs XLAs (No, NOT The Excel Add-in)
Lately, there is a lot of talk about XLAs! No, not the…
Windows 10/Office 365: One Before The Other Or Both In Parallel?
By now, I am sure you are aware that Windows 7 has…
5 High-Impact IT Automation Use Cases Every Enterprise Needs To Implement Now [Webinar]
By now, most enterprises are using some form of IT Automation to…
5 IT Challenges Enterprise IT Teams Will Struggle Most With In 2020
2020 is going to be a big year for enterprise IT teams,…
Access Capture 2020 Roadmap (Part 1: Smoke Testing, MSIX Packaging & More In H1/2020)
Over the past years, Access Capture has helped organizations around the world…
Staying On Windows 7 ESU Will Be Much More Costly Than You Might Realize
Today is the day — Windows 7 is officially at the end…
App Performance Testing Is Now More Important Than Ever With Evergreen IT
When I started application packaging twenty years ago, Microsoft had only just…
How A Great Employee Technology Experience Can Help You Hire & Retain Top IT Talent
For years, enterprises have struggled to hire and retain outstanding talent. According…
Evergreen IT: A Definition In Less Than 100 Words
The term “Evergreen IT” has been around for some years. It has…
How To Survive End-of-Life Of Office 2010 Without Breaking Your Macros
If your organization is running Office 2010 and has LOB critical macros…
5 IT Management Budget Tips You Probably Don’t Want To Hear
Most enterprise IT teams are currently breathing a sigh of relief as…
Access Capture V3: A Must-Have For Your 2020 IT Tool Stack [Webinar]
After a bit of a rough year, things are starting to look…
Windows Virtual Desktop & Its Impact On Your IT Planning
On September 30th, 2019, Microsoft’s Brad Anderson announced that Windows Virtual Desktop,…
Coming Soon: Access Capture Version 3 — What You Need To Know (Part 2)
As you might already know, Access Capture V3 will be launched on…
State of the Union: Microsoft’s Windows 10 Upgrade Strategy
Since Windows 10 was released with much fanfare as the ‘last Windows’,…
Coming Soon: Access Capture Version 3 — What You Need To Know (Part 1)
I am very excited to share with you that on November 14th,…
Reduce Your IT Support Tickets With Automated Self-Service
According to a Zendesk study, organizations receive an average of 492 tickets…
What Is An Automation Center of Excellence & Do You Need One?
The days when you could derive a competitive benefit by simply automating…
3 Types Of Automation You Need To Be Pursuing Now
IT departments are currently experiencing a dramatic increase in application requests, largely…
6 Simple, But Time-Consuming IT Tasks You Need To Automate Today
Between maintaining the current IT environment and driving innovation, IT departments have…
3 Tell-Tale Signs Self-Service Automation Will Improve Your End User Experience
In a world of Digital Transformation where “King Customer” rules, we can…
Migrating To Office 365 — Plugins, Add-ins, & Macros Compatibility
There’s no denying it: If you are a Microsoft shop, it is…
What Every IT Manager Should Know About Robotic Processing Automation
Digital technology has opened whole new vistas of success, profit, and agility…
Agile IT Planning & Deployments To Drive Digital Transformation
According to Gartner, Digital Transformation is one of THE hottest topics right…
How To Get Your Business Units On Board With IT Automation
The possibilities of automation are endless — and that scares many employees.…
Technical Requirements Before Implementing Access Capture For App Packaging & Testing Automation
One of the biggest concerns enterprise IT teams voice when they see…
Access IT Automation and Microsoft Partner To Drive Early MSIX Adoption
Over the past couple of months, we have been talking a lot…
6 Steps To Ensure IT Readiness To Drive Digital Transformation
In the past 12 months, pressure to drive Digital Transformation has reached…
10 Questions To Ask Before Starting Any IT Automation Project
Do you rely on a series of repetitive, tedious, and labor-intensive tasks…
SCCM 2007 Goes EoL In July 2019 — 5 Things You Have To Know Before Installing SCCM 1902
On July 9th, 2019, Microsoft’s iconic device management solution, System Center Configuration…
5 Reasons Why Service Integrators Should Embrace IT Automation, Rather Than Fear It
A few years ago before Access IT Automation was founded, I had…
Application Packaging & Testing Automation: Expectations vs. Reality
When it comes to automation, there is often a big gap between…
It’s Make Or Break Decision Time Re: Windows 7 — Here Are Your Options
January 14th, 2020. That is the date when Windows 7 goes end-of-life…
Why is Evergreen IT Important & What Does It Typically Look Like?
Are you using Evergreen IT the right way? Long gone are the…
How Automated Endpoint Management Can Improve Your Security Culture
Last year was a record year for cybersecurity breaches, malware attacks, and…
IT Executives: 5 Ways To Boost Your IT Team’s Productivity Today
Productivity is often overlooked as a metric when measuring the performance of…
Microsoft Desktop App Assure: Impact On Your Enterprise Application Packaging Strategy
If you purchased 150 or more seats of eligible Microsoft 365 services,…
Forget App Compatibility — It’s Application Suitability You Should Worry About
Do you remember when Microsoft promised that application compatibility wasn’t an afterthought…
Are You Impacted By The VMWare Version Upgrade To Support Credential Guard?
With each new release of Windows 10, Microsoft adds new features and…
3 Inevitable Trends That Will Impact Your Application Packaging & Testing Strategy In 2019/2020
For many, the next 12-24 months mark an important milestone for their application…
What Microsoft’s FSLogix Acquisition Means For You
On November 19th, 2018, Microsoft announced its acquisition of Atlanta, Georgia-based FSLogix…
Strategic Roadmap: Your MSIX Adoption Path With Access Capture
A few days ago, we talked about how mature MSIX really is…
MSIX Ready For Adoption? Not Yet!
You might have noticed a lot of vendors in the application packaging…
4 Steps To Creating A Waterproof IT Automation Business Case (incl. PPT Template)
Everyone knows IT automation provides lots of perks for IT as well…
Culture: The Single Biggest Roadblock on Your Way to Digital Transformation
Last week, we talked about how the role of the CIO is…
CIOs Must Follow A New Set Of Rules To Achieve Digital Transformation
As more organizations look to their CIO to lead the company’s Digital…
4 Ways To Future-Proof Your Endpoint Management Automation Investment
When considering endpoint management automation, it is hard to know what you…
4 Things You Should Know Before Investing Your Leftover IT Budget
Things are finally looking up on the IT budget horizon. According to…
10 Modern Desktop Experts To Have On Your Radar
The internet holds a wealth of information, but sometimes it is hard…
16 Applications Packaging & Testing Terms Every Executive Should Know
Every line of business has its own unique lingo which often makes…
What These IT Support KPI’s Are Telling You About Endpoint Management Automation
One of the biggest objections that IT professionals and executives face when…
The Future Of The Universal Windows Platform & Its Impact On Your App Management Strategy
Since the introduction of Windows-as-a-Service, Microsoft has been actively promoting a way…
How To Proactively Prepare For The End-of-Life of Windows 7 (And The Birth of Evergreen IT)
Believe it or not, there are still more than 385 million devices…
How To Package, Deploy & Execute A Fix Using Access Fix Engine In 2 Minutes [Video]
How many times this month have you had users complain about a…
Your Modern Application Testing Strategy: Big Bang vs. Parallel vs. Prioritized
What drives you crazy at work? Is it your co-worker having every…
5 Things To Consider Before Diving Head-First Into Application Virtualization
According to a new SpiceWorks State of IT – Trends, Budgets, and…
IT Help Desk: How To Nail Day 1 Of Your Windows 10 Migration Or Windows Servicing Rollout
Getting end users bought in and excited about moving to Windows 10…
5 IT Support Preparedness Lessons Learned From The DOD Windows 10 Migration
Earlier this year, in April 2018, the US Department of Defense (DOD)…
5 Persistent Pitfalls To Avoid When Planning An IT Automation Investment
There are certain “gotchas” you can have a laugh about afterwards —…
How Will The New Windows 10 Servicing Model Impact Your Application Management Strategy
According to the just released Adaptiva 2018 Windows 10 Enterprise Impact Survey,…
No MSIs For Office 2019 — And Why You Should Care
Microsoft recently announced that Office 2019, the company’s next perpetual Office suite…
Application Packaging In An Evergreen IT Context
According to a quick poll of 419 IT project managers and IT…
How To Get Valuable VDI Performance Footprint Metrics Without Additional Workload/Cost
Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to know with certainty the…
Persistent vs. Non-Persistent VDI
Virtual desktop technologies are changing the ways companies do business. Instead of…
12 Questions To Ask During Your Access Capture Demo
A few weeks ago, we walked you through the 15 most frequently…
The Benefits Of Automated App Packaging & Testing By Stakeholder Role
A recent Gartner survey shows that 80% of all enterprises will have…
How Do Application Owners Fit Into An Evergreen IT App Management Approach?
One of the most asked questions that I get when I talk…
Answered: The 15 Most Frequently Asked Questions During An Access Agent Demo
If you have been thinking about scheduling your Access Agent demo and…
5 IT Budget Trends & Stats Every IT Manager Must Know
Whether you are gathering trends and statistics for a presentation or business…
3 Ways To Score Quick (And Big) Wins Early In Your Windows 10 Migration
If you are planning on finally tackling that enterprise-wide Windows 10 migration…
How To Immediately Tighten Up Your Endpoint Security With IT Automation
2018 started off with a big bang for the IT industry because…
How To Prevent IT-Caused End User Productivity Loss
Raise your hand if your organization experienced network slowdowns or even an…
The Impact Of IT Automation On Your IT Help Desk Employee Productivity & Motivation
As the digital age exits its infancy and enters full-scale saturation of…
Application Discovery: Traditional Approach vs. Self Service Automation
Application Discovery is a vital part of the application packaging process and…
Why Employees Would Rather Clean Toilets Than Contact IT Support & What You Can Do About It [Infographic]
Recently, I came across a rather shocking number: Every year, IT issues…
How To Create A Killer Business Case For IT Automation
After years of stagnant or even decreasing IT budgets and constant hiring…
IT Automation Isn’t The Enemy For Service Integrators — It’s An Opportunity
Traditional methods are failing. It’s time to utilize IT automation for sustainable…
Application Whitelisting as Part of your Automated Packaging Workflow
In a large corporate environment, the end-users do not usually have the…
Everything You Should Know About MSI Packaging
The definitive list of everything you need to know about MSI packaging.…
10 Things To Consider Before Purchasing An Enterprise MSI Packaging Tool
When it comes to picking a tool, make sure you pick the…
How To Stop Your Product Owners From Complaining About App Packaging Documentation
Let’s just be honest for a second and come right out with…
5 Smart End-User IT Automation Ideas That Will Boost Your Bottom-Line
EUX plays a pivotal part of your business. Keep your skilled employees…
Your Foundation To Enabling Digital Business Transformation
The race for digital transformation is on and you don’t want to…
The Ever-Increasing Compounding IT Debt Dilemma
Utilize the resources you have, and put your valuable budget to good…
Today’s CIOs Must Drive Innovation, Rather Than Just “Keep The Lights On”
It’s now not enough to just keep the light on. CIOs need…
Business As Usual Application Management Mistakes
Don’t make these 5 crucial mistakes that could stall your BaU application…
Quiz: Can We Guess Your Business-as-Usual Application Readiness Risk Level Correctly?
Take this quiz to see just how safe your applications are! In…
What You Need To Know About Microsoft’s Windows 10 Marketing Message
There’s a big announcement and it’s time to pay attention… If you…
Windows Branching 101: Everything You Need To Know About The New Servicing Model
It’s time to get rid of the Windows Servicing headache. Remember the…
7 Smart Ways To Automate Your Windows 10 Hand-Over & Sign-Off
Migrations, sign-offs, and handovers can be a headache. Don’t let them hinder…
What Every IT Project Manager Should Know About Windows 10 Deployment Rings
It’s time to end the confusion and help you simplify your IT…
With Increasing Off-Shore Costs Are You Getting The Service Quality You Paid For?
On the surface, it appears that offshore IT rates have remained relatively…
How To Automate Your App Certification Process To Streamline Your Windows 10 Deployment
I can hardly believe that it has been almost two years since…
3 Steps To Help You Define Your IT Automation Strategy
Implement an IT strategy that will help transform your business. Any good…
Access Capture 2020 Roadmap (Part 2: Azure Cloud Hosting & Multi-Tenant Coming In H2)
Editing capabilities of those output formats of MSI, App-V, and MSIX. Currently…
Automation Is Now The Cornerstone Of IT Transformation
IT organizations have transformed significantly over the past 20 years. To stay…
Evergreen IT Management 101: What Is It & What Benefits/Challenges To Expect
Create an Evergreen IT environment that enacts positive change. Based on conversations…
How To Set Up Your App Packaging & Testing Structure
Isn’t it time to get your app packaging and testing structure right?…
Making The Case For IT Automation
Let IT automation transform your business for the better. For decades, IT…
Optimal Windows-as-a-Service Management Tool Stack
Time for an upgrade management system that works for you. Efficiently managing…
Real-world IT Challenges
Just some of the latest challenges facing the IT world. There are…
SCCM & Access Agent
How the conversation goes… Interviewer: Makes sense. Can you talk a little…
Secure Your Business Against Ransomware With A Modern Desktop
Don’t let cybersecurity breaches and hacking ruin your business growth. Unfortunately, we…
The 5 Best Practices To Achieve Successful Evergreen IT Management
Isn’t it time to let Evergreen IT transform your business? A lot…