VMware Workspace ONE

VMware Workspace ONE
Name	VMware Workspace ONE
Developer	VMware
Released	0 2014
Operating system	Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, Android (operating system)
Genre	Digital workspace, Unified endpoint management
License	Proprietary software
Website	https://www.vmware.com/products/workspace-one.html

VMware Workspace ONE is a digital workspace platform that integrates application management, endpoint management, and identity and access management into a unified service. Developed by VMware, it enables organizations to securely deliver and manage any application on any device from a single console. The platform is designed to provide a consistent and secure user experience across a diverse ecosystem of mobile devices, desktop computers, and virtual desktop infrastructure.

Overview

VMware Workspace ONE functions as an intelligent workspace that aggregates applications, data, and services into a personalized, role-based portal. It leverages core technologies from the VMware portfolio, including those acquired from AirWatch and integrated with the VMware Horizon platform. The solution is built upon a foundation of zero trust security principles, aiming to verify every user and device before granting access to corporate resources. This approach supports modern IT infrastructure strategies like bring your own device and supports a distributed workforce.

Features and capabilities

Key capabilities include unified endpoint management for a wide array of operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Apple Inc.'s macOS and iOS, and Google's Android (operating system). The platform provides robust application delivery through native mobile application management, Windows app virtualization, and cloud-hosted Software as a service catalogs. Advanced conditional access policies can be enforced based on user, device, location, and network risk, integrating tightly with services like Microsoft Intune and Okta (company). It also features an integrated digital employee experience management tool for monitoring endpoint health and user sentiment.

Architecture and components

The architecture is cloud-native, primarily delivered as the SaaS-based VMware Workspace ONE Intelligent Hub. Core components include the Workspace ONE UEM console for device management, the Workspace ONE Access service for single sign-on and identity federation, and the Workspace ONE Intelligence analytics engine. These services integrate with on-premises infrastructure such as VMware vSphere and VMware Horizon for virtual desktop delivery. Security is enforced through a combination of the VMware Tunnel for per-app VPN, and integration with VMware Carbon Black for endpoint security.

Deployment and management

Organizations can deploy the platform in a fully cloud computing model via VMware data centers or opt for an on-premises software implementation. Management is centralized through the web-based Workspace ONE UEM console, where administrators can define policies, deploy applications, and monitor compliance. The platform supports automated enrollment methods like Apple Business Manager and Android Enterprise. Lifecycle management for devices, from provisioning to retirement, is streamlined, and reporting is handled through Workspace ONE Intelligence.

Integration and ecosystem

VMware Workspace ONE is designed for extensive interoperability within the modern enterprise software stack. It features deep integrations with Microsoft Azure Active Directory for identity, ServiceNow for IT service management, and SAP SE for enterprise resource planning applications. The ecosystem supports thousands of third-party software vendor applications through its catalog. Furthermore, its application programming interface allows for custom integrations with other IT automation and security information and event management systems, enhancing its role in a broader security operations center strategy.

History and development

The platform originated from VMware's acquisition of AirWatch, a leader in enterprise mobility management, in early 2014. This move signaled VMware's strategic shift beyond server virtualization into the end-user computing market. The initial integration with VMware Horizon and VMware Identity Manager formed the basis of the Workspace ONE brand, which was officially launched in 2016. Subsequent development has focused on cloud integration, advanced analytics with Workspace ONE Intelligence, and strengthening zero trust security postures, reflecting the evolving needs of the digital transformation era.

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