In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the realm of Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) continues to be a focal point for innovation and transformation. As we embark on a new decade filled with possibilities, it's essential to gaze into the crystal ball and envision what the future holds for UEM. Let's explore some predictions for the next ten years

Kiosks are everywhere these days. They've changed how businesses and customers interact, from self-service check-ins to product displays, interactive ordering, and digital signage. They’re incredibly versatile, but managing a fleet of them can be a real headache for IT teams.

It's crucial to keep them running smoothly, ensure they're secure, and minimize downtime.

The increasing use of Android devices in businesses requires strong management strategies to maintain security, meet regulations, and improve efficiency. Android Enterprise offers tools to address these needs, with Android Management Essentials providing core principles for effective device management, especially for smaller businesses.

For companies that don’t want the expense of purchasing company managed phones they can allow access to the companies’ resources on personally owned devices. With Android devices you can achieve a BYOD device strategy by having a Work Profile and with IOS you can achieve a similar solution using a MAM Profile (mobile app management profile).

BOYD (Bring Your Own Device) is when you enrol your personal phone into UEM (Unified Endpoint Management) once enrolled it will create a container that creates a work profile, letting you access company resources.

COPE (corporate-owned, personally enabled) turns a corporate owned device into two-sided phone, one for personal use and other for work only.

With Windows 11, Personal Data Encryption (PDE) is a new encryption method that allows users files to be encrypted on a per-user basis without encrypting the entire disk. Personal Data Encryption utilizes Windows Hello for Business linking the data encryption keys to user credentials.

Managing corporate devices securely and efficiently is essential in today's digital workspace. Microsoft Intune, a powerful cloud-based endpoint management service, provides companies with the tools necessary to control how devices are used, enhance security, and improve productivity.

Microsoft has released Enhanced Hardware inventory providing greater device inventory detail on Windows devices. IT administrators can add additional hardware properties to devices providing better insight and understanding of their device estate.

In the event of a Windows 10 device being lost or stolen, what’s preventing someone resetting or re-imaging the device in order to have full use of the device? A managed device should be protected with all data and the company network protected.

Device Firmware Configuration Interface (DFCI) is a new UEFI feature available that gives the ability to easily and effectively automate the configuration of UEFI devices.