VMware introduces Horizon Workspace 1.5 for End-Users

As you know, supporting the mobile workforce is a daunting task. Users are increasingly demanding to use their own mobile devices, and yet, according to IDC's most recent mobile enterprise software survey, 43% of the companies are currently experiencing compliance issues with their mobile deployments, with 53% citing a lack of appropriate IT resources today as a potential roadblock to pursuing a successful mobile strategy in the future. Thus, to support the mobile workforce VMware has announced general availability of VMware Horizon Workspace 1.5 which will offer integrated mobile management platform. 

This release simplifies the experience for both the end-user and the IT administrator who must support the mobile worker. This Horizon workspace features support for mobile applications to allow admins to manage applications; support for oracle database and policy management engine to consolidate, model and rationalize policies across all components.

Horizon Workspace helps IT standardize the management of Android devices using a single, integrated management platform to easily apply and enforce corporate security policies across all devices using a single solution.

Another development in VMware’s Android strategy is the addition of new handsets that support Horizon Workspace, to help enterprises better support BYOD initiatives.

Additionally, VMware has embarked on a new strategy for iOS to leverage iOS 7 to help IT administrators gain greater control, visibility and security.