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18. June 2025, Armin Leinfelder | IT Security, System Administration

AI in business: Beyond the chit-chat

KI im Unternehmen: Zwischen Hype, Risiko und echtem Mehrwert

With the November 2022 introduction of ChatGPT, artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are now part of our everyday work and personal lives. But are chatbots really the best use case for implementing AI in business?

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Endpoint Management | System Administration

28. May 2025, Will Wyatt

Navigating the Endpoint Complexity and Security Maze: Why Comprehensive UEM Is More Essential Than Ever

A new survey of IT professionals finds that many IT teams that are struggling to manage and secure a…

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Digital Employee Experience

02. May 2025, Robert Klinger

The Digital Workplace of the Future: DEX as a Strategic Game-Changer for Organizations

The way we design the digital workplace today determines productivity, employee satisfaction, and long-term…

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baramundi News

30. April 2025, Armin Leinfelder

Less is more: Release 2025 R1 expands Linux, network scanning and security features and retires legacy functions

Release 2025 R1 of the baramundi Management Suite adds new capabilities and enhancements based on customer…

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Digital Employee Experience

28. April 2025, Robert Klinger

Rethinking IT Transformation – with DEX as a Key to Success

IT transformation is more than just adopting new technologies – it’s about fundamentally changing the way we…

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Endpoint Management | IT Security

16. April 2025, Benedict Weidinger

Cyber resilience: the most important trends for secure endpoint management

The digital landscape is evolving rapidly, and so are the threats that companies face. That makes it…

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Digital Employee Experience

16. April 2025, Robert Klinger

Proactive IT: How Forward-Looking IT-Strategies Are Transforming the Digital Employee Experience

Those who only react in IT will be overrun in the long run. But there is an alternative to reactivity:…

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Digital Employee Experience

16. April 2025, Robert Klinger

Sustainable IT: How Digital Employee Experience makes the social factor in ESG measurable

If you want to pursue ESG goals credibly, you need reliable data. While CO₂ emissions or energy consumption…

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Endpoint Management | Management Suite

02. April 2025, Hanno Scheppig

The ingenious principle of Linux software management

Linux has had so-called package managers for software since the early 1990s. This type of software…

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Endpoint Management | Management Suite

19. March 2025, Benedict Weidinger

Green IT: increase sustainability and efficiency with intelligent endpoint management

With increased awareness of environmental protection and sustainability, Green IT is becoming a higher…

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Management Suite

05. March 2025, Armin Leinfelder

Outlook 2025: Cloud, compliance and change

Predictions are notoriously difficult, especially when they concern the future. However, some developments…

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Management Suite

18. February 2025, Felix Zech

When is the right time to invest in a more robust vulnerability and patch management solution?

Patch management is an essential but increasingly expensive and time-consuming task for IT teams. Many…

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IT Security

05. February 2025, Alexander Haugk

AI makes attacks on companies easier – and more dangerous

Phishing and social engineering have long been two of the most common and damaging methods for cybersecurity…

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baramundi News

19. December 2024, baramundi

2024 in review: more cloud, more penguins, more control for IT teams

When we look back on the events and developments at baramundi in 2024, we’re reminded of the title of a…

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IT Security

03. December 2024, Fabian Thoma

Cybersecurity in small and medium-sized enterprises

Cybersecurity is not given the priority it needs at SMEs worldwide. At the same time, 70 percent of SMEs…

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baramundi News

22. November 2024, Armin Leinfelder

A visual and technical treat: The new bMS 2024 R2

The 2024 R2 release of the baramundi Management Suite (bMS) comes with a small facelift and multiple…

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Endpoint Management | Digital Employee Experience

06. November 2024, Kilian Schwermer

SAM: faster ROI through higher productivity

Especially at companies with more and increasingly diverse endpoints, efficient software asset management…

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Digital Employee Experience

28. October 2024, Robert Klinger

Do you have a serial offender in your company?

Imagine there is an invisible serial offender in your company whose repeated interference with employees…

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Mobile Device Management

16. October 2024, Armin Leinfelder

Zero Trust architectures: a question of trust

A Zero Trust architecture is considered the state of the art for protecting corporate networks from…

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Digital Employee Experience

10. October 2024, Robert Klinger

Digital back pain? How network performance influences your DEX strategy

In an increasingly networked world in which digital collaboration has become indispensable for companies,…

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IT Security

02. October 2024, Matthias Lutz

Between malware and NIS2: improving IT security & compliance

NIS2 is keeping the European economy busy. Together with its predecessor NIS from 2016, the two…

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IT Security | System Administration

25. September 2024, Kilian Schwermer

UEM automation for healthcare: Just what the IT doctor ordered

IT admins everywhere share many of the same day-to-day challenges. But healthcare IT is – in a word –…

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OS/Windows

18. September 2024, Stefan Nikele

Windows 11's new group policies: The benefits for IT admins

Windows 11 offers over 70 new group policy settings to improve security and usability in corporate IT…

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Endpoint Management | Digital Employee Experience | Management Suite

11. September 2024, Robert Klinger

On the pulse of endpoints: observability as an IT ECG

Observability is a concept that is becoming increasingly important in IT. It refers to the ability to…

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Endpoint Management | Digital Employee Experience

03. September 2024, Kilian Schwermer

Best practices to get SAM under control

Managing today's software environments is a challenge, especially when it comes to license management. Full…

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IT Security

14. August 2024, Michael Müller

Drawing lessons from CrowdStrike: Best practices for IT resilience

On July 19, 2024, a software update for CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor triggered an unprecedented worldwide…

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Endpoint Management | Digital Employee Experience | Mobile Device Management

07. August 2024, Alexander Haugk

EMM: The essential tool for Zero Trust

Zero Trust applies the principle of "never trust, always verify" and is the new standard for secure access…

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Endpoint Management | IT Security | Management Suite

31. July 2024, Armin Leinfelder

Asset management paves the way to NIS2 compliance

Having a clear understanding of your hardware and software assets is crucial for effective IT management and…

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Endpoint Management | Digital Employee Experience | Management Suite

24. July 2024, Benedict Weidinger

Collective responsibility: on the road to green IT

IT managers play an important leadership role in the green transformation of their companies, from…

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Endpoint Management | Digital Employee Experience | Management Suite

04. July 2024, Joseph Sura

Game changer: automation in IT

When an urgent video call is pending or a customer proposal is due and the system freezes, quick help from…

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Endpoint Management | Mobile Device Management

26. June 2024, Stefan Nikele

Endpoints in logistics and transportation: secure and efficient management

In an industry where every click and transmission is crucial for the fast and secure delivery of goods,…

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Mobile Device Management

11. June 2024, Alexander Haugk

A mobile vault: Per-app VPN for mobile devices

Hybrid or remote working is the new "normal" in business IT. But the integration of mobile devices into…

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Digital Employee Experience | IT Security

22. May 2024, Robert Klinger

Do your systems "go blue"?

Whether it’s the medical term “Code Blue,” the classic “BSOD,” or, as we say in Germany, “Going blue,” the…

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System Administration

02. May 2024, William Fendt

Fast help in all (remote) situations

In the age of mobile working, baramundi Remote Desk offers a quick and easy solution for remote client…

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System Administration

17. April 2024, Kilian Schwermer

A clear view: Network management starts with transparency

Effective network management is a fundamental pillar of IT management because it enables a secure, stable…

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Endpoint Management

09. April 2024, Benedict Weidinger

Why good update management pays off

Decision-makers outside the IT sector are not always aware of how quickly inadequately updated systems can…

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IT Security

04. April 2024, Sebastian Wasik

Under the radar: Shadow IT – the eternal battle

For IT admins, seamless monitoring of their network endpoints is one of the most important prerequisites for…

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System Administration

28. March 2024, Thorsten Niesner

Sustainable IT: The impact of the EU’s new CSRD regulations

If you’re prone to nodding off when someone brings up a subject like corporate environmental and social…

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Endpoint Management | System Administration

19. March 2024, William Fendt

Modern remote maintenance: The user’s direct line to IT assistance

Despite the importance of IT admin know-how for providing smooth and reliable digital workflows, some end…

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Endpoint Management | System Administration

14. March 2024, Fabian Thoma

Local government IT: balancing efficiency and security

Digital services for municipal and city governments are expanding in response to citizen demand for more…

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IT Security

07. March 2024, Benedict Weidinger

Cyber insurance: an umbrella for a cloudy IT security climate

Once primarily seen as a technical subject for IT pros, managing cybersecurity risks and the potential…

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Endpoint Management | System Administration

15. February 2024, Armin Leinfelder

My IT forecast for 2024: Sunny and partly cloudy

Mont Saint-Michel bei klarem Himmel

Weather forecasts for the week ahead often include statements such as “mainly sunny with scattered clouds.”…

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IT Security

08. February 2024, Benedict Weidinger

IT admins are the key to obtaining cyber insurance

Symbolische Darstellung von Cybersicherheit mit einem Schloss in der Mitte, umgeben von Netzwerk- und Cloud-Icons auf einem dunklen Hintergrund

IT administrators already play a big role in maintaining smooth day-to-day operations. But they’re also…

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Endpoint Management | System Administration

31. January 2024, Kilian Schwermer

IT Service Management: 7 expert tips to take it to the next level

IT Service Management (ITSM) presents IT teams with multiple challenges. But admins who take a systematic…

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Endpoint Management | System Administration

24. January 2024, Stefan Titze

Manage end devices centrally: The key to effective change management

Change management is an important aspect of corporate operations that regularly affects IT specialists.…

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IT Security

16. January 2024, Andreas Klare

NIS2 Directive: Ignorance can cost you

Illustration einer Person, die durch eine geöffnete Tür in eine futuristische Welt geht

Recently, we highlighted the background of the new legislation NIS2 here in our blog. Now we need to clarify…

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Endpoint Management | Management Suite

09. January 2024, Alexander Haugk

“The patch is dead! Long live the update…”

Abstrakte Darstellung von digitalen Update- und Sicherheitsikonen auf einem Laptop und Smartphone

...This is roughly how the change in Windows and other product updates can be summarized. But no matter what…

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Digital Employee Experience

14. December 2023, Robert Klinger

Going green: IT’s role in improving sustainability

The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) presents companies with new challenges – and IT…

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System Administration

07. December 2023, Hanno Scheppig

Linux on your desktop – pros and cons

Illustration eines Pinguins mit Computerschaltkreisen vor einem Laptop, der die technische und digitale Transformation symbolisiert.

While Microsoft Windows dominates the attention of anyone working in business IT, Linux has a great raison…

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IT Security | System Administration

22. November 2023, Andreas Klare

From Jedi Knights to Sysadmins: Luke Skywalker and Everyday IT Life

Astronaut sitzt mit einem Laptop auf dem Boden, umgeben von einer kosmischen Szenerie, mit dem Text "Episode 4" darunter.

One of the most famous movie heroes undoubtedly is Luke Skywalker, the young Jedi Knight who fights evil and…

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System Administration

02. November 2023, Alexander Spatzig

Every move counts: How to conduct a successful IT audit

A company’s IT infrastructure is like a complex chess game. Every change affects the entire course of the…

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IT Security | System Administration

25. October 2023, Fabian Thoma

The show must go on!

Eine große Menschenmenge steht in einem futuristischen Veranstaltungsraum, umgeben von riesigen Bildschirmen und blauen Lichtern

When it comes to event technology, many people think primarily of concerts, lighting and sound technology.…

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IT Security | System Administration

05. October 2023, Andreas Klare

Darth Vader as hacker – From the dark side to the darknet

Astronaut, der auf einem Laptop arbeitet, mit "Episode 3" unten im Bild

In a galaxy far, far away in a time far from our imagination, there existed one of the most iconic and…

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Mobile Device Management

20. September 2023, Armin Leinfelder

A razor-sharp look at BYOD

A look in restaurant kitchens shows that there are professions where employees often bring their own…

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IT Security

30. August 2023, Andreas Klare

NIS2: It's getting CRITICAL

Many companies based in the EU must urgently take steps to comply with stringent new NIS2 security…

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IT Security

23. August 2023, Richard Helbing

Malvertising: What works against the advertising trick?

Drei Pfeile treffen auf ein blaues Schild mit einem Schlüsselloch in der Mitte, vor einem Hintergrund mit Binärcode-Mustern

Cyberattacks disguised as advertisements now appear quite authentic, making them particularly treacherous.…

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System Administration

09. August 2023, Andreas Klare

Death Stars, IT and building security

Astronaut, der auf einem Laptop arbeitet, mit "Episode 2" unten im Bild

In the world of Star Wars, we are fascinated by the epic space battles because of the technologies depicted…

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System Administration

26. July 2023, Peer Voit

From cup to server: Surprising parallels

Kaffee in verschiedenen Tassen in Draufsicht, in einer Tasse das Logo von baramundi

Coffee and IT infrastructure have more in common than you may think. Sure, many or most sysadmins depend on…

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System Administration

19. July 2023, Stefan Titze

Mergers, acquisitions, IT and UEM

Business acquisitions and mergers entail a complicated array of organizational, financial and technology…

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IT Security

12. July 2023, Alexander Spatzig

Safety vs. security – what’s the difference?

Ein digitalisiertes Passwortfeld mit Sternchen und einem offenen Schloss-Symbol illustriert den Schutz von Passwörtern und Sicherheit im digitalen Zeitalter

Thousands of cyberattacks on businesses every day have raised the topic of IT security to the top of the…

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System Administration

03. July 2023, Andreas Klare

baramundi – Like a Star Wars hero

Astronaut, der auf einem Laptop arbeitet, mit "Episode 1" unten im Bild

The Sith in Star Wars are like hackers that infiltrate and exploit weaknesses in the existing galactic order…

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IT Security | System Administration

14. June 2023, Benedict Weidinger

Taking IT Security to School

School systems must contend with substantial cybersecurity risks with limited resources to protect their…

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Mobile Device Management

07. June 2023, Alexander Haugk

From Zero Trust to UEM – 5 key MDM trends

Im Zeitalter von Zero Trust, BYOD und App-Updates: Effektives Mobile Device Management im Fokus

Today, we all work with mobile devices of various kinds. For companies, it is important to manage them…

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Production & Industry 4.0

31. May 2023, Alexander Spatzig

Successfully automating industry

With real-time data analysis and automated process control through OT systems, companies are becoming pioneers of Industry 4.0.

OT systems? PLC? PCS? If these abbreviations mean nothing to you, then you are probably not a mechanical…

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IT Security | Mobile Device Management

19. April 2023, Alexander Haugk

Mobile devices: popular among users – and cybercriminals

Ein Smartphone ist von Ketten umgeben, die ein Schild mit einem Schloss in der Mitte zeigen, symbolisierend den Schutz von Mobilgeräten

Mobile work with tablets or smartphones continues to be a top trend among companies, end users and – of…

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Endpoint Management | System Administration

29. March 2023, Alexander Haugk

Back up words with action on World Backup Day

Abbildung zum "World Backup Day" mit einer zentralen Darstellung eines Mobiltelefons, das von verschiedenen Speichergeräten wie USB-Sticks und Speicherkarten umgeben ist

March 31 is World Backup Day, one of the few international “Days” – like SysAdmin Day – that IT pros can use…

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Production & Industry 4.0

15. March 2023, Andreas Klare

“Okay, AI, explain OT Asset Management to me.”

Ein Mann, der einem Roboter mit einem leuchtenden Gesicht gegenübersteht und sich in einer Gesprächssituation befindet

Already a hot technology topic, artificial intelligence captured a lot of general media attention recently…

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System Administration

01. March 2023, William Fendt

Adapting your IT to market and world events

From growing digital security threats to IT skills shortages to rising energy costs, Unified Endpoint…

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System Administration

21. February 2023, Armin Leinfelder

Great IT management is all about your point of view

Ein Laptop zeigt einen blauen Pfeil nach rechts auf dem Bildschirm, und im Vordergrund ist eine Glaskugel, die das Bild reflektiert

The day-to-day business of managing IT infrastructure and the tech world generally are driven by two…

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Production & Industry 4.0

15. February 2023, Alexander Spatzig

IT and OT: Different but Converging

Mann in einem modernen Industriebüro arbeitet mit einem holographischen Interface und einem Roboterarm

Information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) are indispensable for modern companies and –…

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OS/Windows | Management Suite

09. February 2023, Benedict Weidinger

UEM pays off – an ROI analysis

The return on investment of a modern UEM solution is surprisingly high and rapid. The time savings and…

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Management Suite | baramundi News

06. February 2023, Alexander Haugk

Get ready for our new and more efficient Vulnerability catalog!

Eine rote USB-Verbindung inmitten eines Netzwerks aus mehreren USB-Verbindungen symbolisiert einen Schwachstellenscan im IT-Netzwerk

As the number and types of endpoint vulnerabilities have increased over the years, the number of profiles…

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Endpoint Management | IT Security | Management Suite

13. December 2022, William Fendt

Getting juiced about lowering network energy costs with intelligent UEM tools

Symbolische Darstellung von Energieeffizienz mit einem grünen Glühbirnenbaum, umgeben von digitalen Geräten und einem Stromstecker, vor einer Stadtlandschaft

In the early days of the pandemic, many businesses rapidly increased IT spending and staffing to shift to…

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Production & Industry 4.0

18. October 2022, Alexander Spatzig

The Path to IT/OT Convergence

Ein Mann in einem Anzug verwendet ein Tablet, um eine industrielle Automatisierungssoftware in einer modernen Fertigungsanlage zu steuern

Today's new system is tomorrow's old system

It’s clear that business IT and…

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Production & Industry 4.0

06. October 2022, Alexander Haugk

More safety means better user experiences and more satisfied employees

baramundi Mitarbeiter tauschen sich entspannt in der Lounge über ihre Mobilgeräte aus

Security is a key requirement for many employees to feel comfortable and productive at work. At minimum, a…

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Production & Industry 4.0

21. September 2022, Andreas Klare

Managing IT/OT convergence: Increase IT workloads or create new OT teams?

Eine Person steuert mit einem Tablet eine Gruppe von Industrierobotern in einer Fabrikumgebung

In recent years, we’ve read that IT and OT management are converging with an increase in networked and…

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IT Security

04. August 2022, Alexander Haugk

Looking Beyond Compliance: Increasing Cybersecurity Regulations Make UEM Essential for All Industries

[Translate to english:]

In the U.S., Germany and other major economies, state and federal regulators have been enacting or planning…

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IT Security

21. July 2022, Alexander Spatzig

Cybersecurity in IT and OT: Building the right sandwich

Warnung vor einem erkannten Hacking-Versuch mit Risikoalarm

If you ever need to explain the complexities of IT and OT cybersecurity to non-technical managers or users,…

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baramundi News

11. July 2022, Dirk Müller

The secret of outstanding support: think of users as colleagues and friends

Gruppe von Menschen in einem Kreis strecken die Hände in die Mitte

One of the hallmarks of great software is that it turns complicated technical tasks into intuitive and…

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IT Security

30. June 2022, Alexander Haugk

Perception, reality and cybersecurity: Is your company really prepared?

It’s a basic and ironic fact of human nature:  we – all of us – are pretty bad at estimating how good we…

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IT Security | System Administration

30. May 2022, baramundi

Cyber insurance: A necessary part of IT security

Back in the day, a visit from a life insurance agent was right up there with seeing a door-to-door…

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Endpoint Management | Management Suite

12. May 2022, Felix Zech

What does automated endpoint management do?

Illustration von digitalen Geräten und Bildschirmen mit Sicherheitssymbolen und Datenvisualisierungen

You probably know without having to think about it: How much time do you and your colleagues spend every day…

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Endpoint Management | IT Security

28. April 2022, William Fendt

Cyber resilience - about resistance to cyberattacks

In its “Global Breach Report 2021“ , IBM puts the average cost of a data breach at more than $4.24 million,…

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IT Security

21. March 2022, Mathias Hohn

Users and IT teams - why mutual respect is so important

[Translate to english:]

"My computer boots so slowly that I have more than enough time to go and get a coffee. IT probably installed…

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Endpoint Management

15. February 2022, Armin Leinfelder

How are we doing? Independent analysts at Forrester and techconsult weigh in on baramundi

Ein Mitarbeiter zeigt einem Kollegen Diagramme und Analysen auf einem Computerbildschirm, die durch Symbole für Diagramme, Analysen und Überprüfung dargestellt werden

All of us need and want feedback to help us gauge how we’re doing at work. We get feedback from many…

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Production & Industry 4.0

18. January 2022, Andreas Klare

Cybersecurity preparedness and business continuity standards for OT

According to the 2021 Cyberthreat Defense Report, an annual survey of 1,200 IT security professionals in 17…

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Mobile Device Management | System Administration

14. December 2021, Armin Leinfelder

Out of Box Experience (OOBE)

Ein Mann öffnet überrascht ein Geschenk an einem Tisch, neben ihm stehen ein Laptop und ein Smartphone

You can find over 100 million unboxing videos on the Internet these days. The unboxing of new products is a…

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Management Suite | baramundi News

10. December 2021, Mathias Meister

The competitive and performance benefits of IT staff training

[Translate to english:]

You’ve probably heard the old joke where the chief technology officer demands, "We need to train our…

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OS/Windows | IT Security

29. October 2021, William Fendt

Managing endpoint software diversity, productivity and risks

[Translate to english:]

It’s a classic good news/bad news situation. The good news is that users today have a seemingly limitless…

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Endpoint Management

05. October 2021, William Fendt

IT Asset Management

Ein digitales Konzeptbild für IT-Asset-Management, das verschiedene Technologien und Tools zur Optimierung und Verwaltung von Ressourcen darstellt

What a saw and a plane are to a carpenter, a PC and software are to a modern office worker. And just as a…

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OS/Windows | IT Security

28. September 2021, Alexander Spatzig

Want to minimize the effort needed for operating system updates?

[Translate to english:]

Windows 11 is just around the corner judging from Microsoft’s recent announcements. IT administrators – some…

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IT Security

21. September 2021, Axel Peters

Cybersecurity in the WFH Era: How to Help Your Users “GET IT”

Eine Person verwendet ein Tablet, umgeben von Symbolen für Sicherheitsbewusstsein wie Schlösser, WLAN, Cloud und Computer, was die Bedeutung von Cybersicherheit betont

The reality of remote work and WFH employees presents serious security challenges for IT administrators…

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Endpoint Management | IT Security

07. September 2021, Frank Heider

Unified Endpoint Management for more security - And securely too?

Digitales Vorhängeschloss aus vernetzten Punkten und Linien vor blauem Hintergrund

Companies are good at protecting their IT infrastructure from attacks - both external and internal - as best…

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IT Security | System Administration

26. August 2021, Felix Zech

Always patch, but test first

Microsoft releases Windows updates at regular intervals to close security gaps. However – and as most IT…

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Endpoint Management | OS/Windows | IT Security

23. August 2021, William Fendt

Best Practices for Microsoft Defender Antivirus & BitLocker Management

Many companies have transitioned their employees to mobile and home office workstations over the past year.…

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IT Security | System Administration

19. August 2021, Benedict Weidinger

Application Control - more security with little effort

[Translate to english:]

It is difficult to underestimate the importance of digital security these days . It is important to use…

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Mobile Device Management

11. August 2021, Florian Keller

Templates

Just as diverse as the possible uses of purpose-built devices are the requirements for their user interface.…

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Endpoint Management | IT Security | Mobile Device Management

06. August 2021, Benedict Weidinger

Security is not just security - why it takes more than virus scanners, firewalls and system updates

The daily news about "successful" cyberattacks may leave some people – notably those who are responsible for…

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Endpoint Management | IT Security

03. August 2021, Tobias Jacob

What’s APN? Using a proprietary APN for mobile security

[Translate to english:]

Do you have a large number of employees in your company who are on the move around the world and need to be…

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Mobile Device Management

21. July 2021, Rona Tanca

Zero Touch

Zero Touch - what it's all about, how it works and which devices and operating systems can be managed is…

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OS/Windows

13. July 2021, William Fendt

Windows 11

As is so often the case with all-things-tech, no sooner have you mastered the current version of Windows…

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Mobile Device Management | Production & Industry 4.0

23. June 2021, Andreas Klare

A dedicated trend in MDM: the big-picture view of managing Android-based COSU devices

baramundi Mobile Devices: Handscanner

If you’re an IT admin responsible for BYOD, COPE and other “classic” Mobile Device Management (MDM), there’s…

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Mobile Device Management

15. June 2021, Lukas Kersten

Smartphones - one for business and one for private use?

Many of you know this from your own experience: When you are out and about, you usually carry two…

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Mobile Device Management | Production & Industry 4.0

31. May 2021, Frank Heider

Windows CE is dead. Now what?

Remember the Windows Mobile-based handhelds and Pocket PCs of the early 2000s? They could only be operated…

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Endpoint Management | System Administration

26. May 2021, William Fendt

Your IT department: cost center or value creator?

Mitarbeiter im Büro trägt ein Headset und zeigt Daumen hoch vor einem Computer

When users talk about IT the conversation might go something like this: ...

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IT Security

10. May 2021, Felix Zech

An ominous dark cloud and a wake-up call for back-up and recovery: Are you sure that your back-ups are secure?

Ein professionell gekleideter Geschäftsmann zeigt auf ein digitales Diagramm, das eine Cloud-Backup-Lösung für verschiedene Geräte symbolisiert

If there’s one thing that most of us tend to take for granted it’s the safety and reliability of data stored…

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Endpoint Management

23. March 2021, William Fendt

So you think WSUS is ”free”?

Anyone who has ever had to manage a less-than-optimal network infrastructure knows how incredibly…

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IT Security | Management Suite

16. March 2021, Felix Zech

Using Deploy Scripts to Elevate User Cybersecurity Awareness

In my last blog post,  I looked at how SecOps can strike the right balance between IT security and…

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Endpoint Management | System Administration

11. March 2021, Sean Herbert

The “Single Pane Of Glass” Debate: Five Key Questions To Ask

Ein digitales Konzeptbild für IT-Asset-Management, das verschiedene Technologien und Tools zur Optimierung und Verwaltung von Ressourcen darstellt

The perennial debate over Integrated vs. “best of breed” software solutions has taken on added importance…

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IT Security | Production & Industry 4.0

09. March 2021, André Meinert

Ready or not: IT/OT convergence and the key role for UEM

Much of the attention given to digital transformation and changing business processes in the past year has…

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Production & Industry 4.0

09. March 2021, Andreas Klare

Inventory in OT - No device may remain undiscovered

Ein Lagerarbeiter überprüft den Bestand in einem Lagerregal und verwendet ein Tablet, um die Daten zu erfassen

In previous blog articles we covered the importance of gaining an accurate overview of your OT environment…

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Endpoint Management | IT Security | System Administration

25. February 2021, Armin Leinfelder

IT Security Automation: Practical Vulnerability & Patch Management

There’s little if any question if IT managers should devise and maintain consistent endpoint security…

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System Administration

18. February 2021, André Meinert

IT Skills Training: targeted to increase your confidence and competence

Modernes, helles Büro mit Arbeitsstationen und Computern

IT skills training and certifications have long been important elements for increasing your visibility and…

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Production & Industry 4.0

15. February 2021, Andreas Klare

How do I get an overview of my IT infrastructure in networked production?

Industry observers often point out the differences between managing and securing traditional IT networks vs.…

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Endpoint Management | Management Suite | System Administration

10. February 2021, Alexander Spatzig

Self-Provisioning – IT without Service?

Illustration eines Mannes, der vor einem Computer sitzt, umgeben von Symbolen für verschiedene IT-Prozesse wie Ideenfindung, Projektmanagement und Zielsetzung

Does self-provisioning make IT support possible without service? – Not quite, but almost. Nevertheless,…

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IT Security | System Administration

28. January 2021, Felix Zech

Test-drive your IT cybersecurity with penetration testing

Safety features in modern cars like blind spot detection, lane departure warnings and adaptive cruise…

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Endpoint Management | Mobile Device Management

21. January 2021, Alexander Spatzig

Apple Configurator Complements the DEP

Apple's DEP (Desktop Enrollment Program) and VPP (Volume Purchase Program) are almost indispensable for…

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IT Security | Endpoint Management | System Administration

10. December 2020, Felix Zech

PowerShell Security – Why PowerShell usage should be controlled

[Translate to english:] PowerShell Security

PowerShell is a central component for the efficient administration of Windows computers. Many of Windows’…

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Mobile Device Management

08. December 2020, Armin Leinfelder

Three options for fitting Mobile Device Management

Hände halten ein Tablet, das links ein Bild der baramundi Management Suite und rechts einen Sonnenuntergang zeigt

You only need to look at the growing list of acronyms – BYOD, CYOD, COBO, COPE, COSU – to know that the…

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Endpoint Management | Mobile Device Management

30. November 2020, Alexander Spatzig

Managing Apple systems company-wide - why it makes sense to use DEP and VPP

“We want you to manage Apple systems on our corporate network.”
It was not so long ago when such a…

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Endpoint Management | System Administration

25. November 2020, Sean Herbert

Patching Best Practices – Why speed in IT Management matters

Abstraktes Bild einer Hand, die einen futuristischen Touchscreen mit einer Uhr berührt, um technologische Präzision und Zeitmanagement darzustelle

In modern life and technology, it’s all about speed. Next day deliveries, next gen fiber communication,…

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Endpoint Management | Mobile Device Management

12. November 2020, Felix Zech

baramundi IEEM or: How I learned to stop worrying and love the mobile office

Abbildung einer Hand, die ein digitales Abbild der Erde mit verbundenen Netzwerken hält

Most users are happy about working remotely from home or otherwise out of the office. Most IT administrators…

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Endpoint Management

02. November 2020, Alexander Spatzig

Security for Windows endpoints: A holistic approach to updates and patches

Keeping current with Windows OS and applications updates and patches is, generally speaking, an essential…

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Endpoint Management

28. October 2020, Robert Troup

5 Criteria for Choosing the Right Endpoint Management Solution

6 Kriterien für die Auswahl der richtigen Endpoint Management Lösung

IT professionals today need advanced tools to manage the rising influx and increased diversity of devices in…

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Endpoint Management

19. October 2020, Christian Kaufmann

The economic impact of COVID-19: Cost savings in IT through UEM - Part 2

In my last post, we looked at the ease of building a business case for cost savings with the implementation…

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Endpoint Management | System Administration

12. October 2020, Alexander Spatzig

Joiner-Mover-Leaver – User Provisioning the easy way

IT managers take pride in maintaining secure and reliable operations for business networks that are subject…

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Endpoint Management | System Administration

06. October 2020, Alexander Haugk

Avoiding the security catch-22 of remote and WFH endpoint management

Eine Person, die in einem Homeoffice-Setup an einem Schreibtisch sitzt und an einer Videokonferenz teilnimmt

It’s a given that secure network connections are needed for protecting company infrastructure, keeping WFH…

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Endpoint Management

30. September 2020, Christian Kaufmann

The economic impact of COVID-19: Cost savings in IT through UEM - Part 1

With the current worldwide work situation, it’s perhaps no surprise that a lot has been written concerning…

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Endpoint Management

22. September 2020, Armin Leinfelder

The Evolution of Client Lifecycle Management to Unified Endpoint Management

The Evolution of Client Lifecycle Management to Unified Endpoint Management

Not so long ago, at the beginning of this millennium, IT administrators were still talking about Client…

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Production & Industry 4.0

17. September 2020, baramundi

Looking past the hype: opportunities and challenges of Industry 4.0

Chancen und Herausforderungen der Industrie 4.0

Although some market pundits have demoted Industry 4.0 to buzzword status, they tend to overlook the robust,…

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Endpoint Management | System Administration

15. September 2020, Armin Leinfelder

Deploying user self-service to help IT admins, support users and discourage shadow IT

Self-service is now standard or an available option in most segments of the economy. Customers expect it at…

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OS/Windows

08. September 2020, Mark-Andre Wimmer

Put Windows on a leash with an OS customization tool

Windows 10 Customization

IT admins can simplify Windows 10 deployments on endpoint computers while improving security and system…

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Endpoint Management | Management Suite

02. September 2020, Robert Troup

An introduction to Patch Management

An Introduction to Patch Management

Anyone who has ever dealt with computer issues knows that maintaining their system is a pain in the ….…

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Endpoint Management | Management Suite

02. September 2020, Sean Herbert

Shadow IT – Where once there was darkness

Shadow IT – Where once there was darkness

Business IT. It’s a fast moving, ever evolving landscape which if cultivated correctly, will yield growth.…

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System Administration

31. August 2020, Ramona Petrasch

User Onboarding in Corona times: Another “new normal” for IT administrators

Remote Onboarding in Zeiten des Home Office

The familiar IT advance work that happened before a new employee heard, "Welcome to the team!" is both the…

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Mobile Device Management | Management Suite

16. June 2020, Alexander Haugk

How to secure Zoom on Windows and Mobile Devices

[Translate to english:]

Zoom video conferencing captured a lot of attention at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic for several…

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18. June 2025, Armin Leinfelder | IT Security, System Administration

AI in business: Beyond the chit-chat

KI im Unternehmen: Zwischen Hype, Risiko und echtem Mehrwert

With the November 2022 introduction of ChatGPT, artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are now part of our everyday work and personal lives. But are chatbots really the best use case for implementing AI in business?

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Endpoint Management | System Administration

28. May 2025, Will Wyatt

Navigating the Endpoint Complexity and Security Maze: Why Comprehensive UEM Is More Essential Than Ever

A new survey of IT professionals finds that many IT teams that are struggling to manage and secure a…

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Digital Employee Experience

02. May 2025, Robert Klinger

The Digital Workplace of the Future: DEX as a Strategic Game-Changer for Organizations

The way we design the digital workplace today determines productivity, employee satisfaction, and long-term…

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baramundi News

30. April 2025, Armin Leinfelder

Less is more: Release 2025 R1 expands Linux, network scanning and security features and retires legacy functions

Release 2025 R1 of the baramundi Management Suite adds new capabilities and enhancements based on customer…

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Digital Employee Experience

28. April 2025, Robert Klinger

Rethinking IT Transformation – with DEX as a Key to Success

IT transformation is more than just adopting new technologies – it’s about fundamentally changing the way we…

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Endpoint Management | IT Security

16. April 2025, Benedict Weidinger

Cyber resilience: the most important trends for secure endpoint management

The digital landscape is evolving rapidly, and so are the threats that companies face. That makes it…

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Digital Employee Experience

16. April 2025, Robert Klinger

Proactive IT: How Forward-Looking IT-Strategies Are Transforming the Digital Employee Experience

Those who only react in IT will be overrun in the long run. But there is an alternative to reactivity:…

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Digital Employee Experience

16. April 2025, Robert Klinger

Sustainable IT: How Digital Employee Experience makes the social factor in ESG measurable

If you want to pursue ESG goals credibly, you need reliable data. While CO₂ emissions or energy consumption…

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Endpoint Management | Management Suite

02. April 2025, Hanno Scheppig

The ingenious principle of Linux software management

Linux has had so-called package managers for software since the early 1990s. This type of software…

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Endpoint Management | Management Suite

19. March 2025, Benedict Weidinger

Green IT: increase sustainability and efficiency with intelligent endpoint management

With increased awareness of environmental protection and sustainability, Green IT is becoming a higher…

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Management Suite

05. March 2025, Armin Leinfelder

Outlook 2025: Cloud, compliance and change

Predictions are notoriously difficult, especially when they concern the future. However, some developments…

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Management Suite

18. February 2025, Felix Zech

When is the right time to invest in a more robust vulnerability and patch management solution?

Patch management is an essential but increasingly expensive and time-consuming task for IT teams. Many…

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IT Security

05. February 2025, Alexander Haugk

AI makes attacks on companies easier – and more dangerous

Phishing and social engineering have long been two of the most common and damaging methods for cybersecurity…

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baramundi News

19. December 2024, baramundi

2024 in review: more cloud, more penguins, more control for IT teams

When we look back on the events and developments at baramundi in 2024, we’re reminded of the title of a…

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IT Security

03. December 2024, Fabian Thoma

Cybersecurity in small and medium-sized enterprises

Cybersecurity is not given the priority it needs at SMEs worldwide. At the same time, 70 percent of SMEs…

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baramundi News

22. November 2024, Armin Leinfelder

A visual and technical treat: The new bMS 2024 R2

The 2024 R2 release of the baramundi Management Suite (bMS) comes with a small facelift and multiple…

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Endpoint Management | Digital Employee Experience

06. November 2024, Kilian Schwermer

SAM: faster ROI through higher productivity

Especially at companies with more and increasingly diverse endpoints, efficient software asset management…

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Digital Employee Experience

28. October 2024, Robert Klinger

Do you have a serial offender in your company?

Imagine there is an invisible serial offender in your company whose repeated interference with employees…

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Mobile Device Management

16. October 2024, Armin Leinfelder

Zero Trust architectures: a question of trust

A Zero Trust architecture is considered the state of the art for protecting corporate networks from…

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Digital Employee Experience

10. October 2024, Robert Klinger

Digital back pain? How network performance influences your DEX strategy

In an increasingly networked world in which digital collaboration has become indispensable for companies,…

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IT Security

02. October 2024, Matthias Lutz

Between malware and NIS2: improving IT security & compliance

NIS2 is keeping the European economy busy. Together with its predecessor NIS from 2016, the two…

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IT Security | System Administration

25. September 2024, Kilian Schwermer

UEM automation for healthcare: Just what the IT doctor ordered

IT admins everywhere share many of the same day-to-day challenges. But healthcare IT is – in a word –…

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OS/Windows

18. September 2024, Stefan Nikele

Windows 11's new group policies: The benefits for IT admins

Windows 11 offers over 70 new group policy settings to improve security and usability in corporate IT…

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Endpoint Management | Digital Employee Experience | Management Suite

11. September 2024, Robert Klinger

On the pulse of endpoints: observability as an IT ECG

Observability is a concept that is becoming increasingly important in IT. It refers to the ability to…

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Endpoint Management | Digital Employee Experience

03. September 2024, Kilian Schwermer

Best practices to get SAM under control

Managing today's software environments is a challenge, especially when it comes to license management. Full…

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IT Security

14. August 2024, Michael Müller

Drawing lessons from CrowdStrike: Best practices for IT resilience

On July 19, 2024, a software update for CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor triggered an unprecedented worldwide…

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Endpoint Management | Digital Employee Experience | Mobile Device Management

07. August 2024, Alexander Haugk

EMM: The essential tool for Zero Trust

Zero Trust applies the principle of "never trust, always verify" and is the new standard for secure access…

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Endpoint Management | IT Security | Management Suite

31. July 2024, Armin Leinfelder

Asset management paves the way to NIS2 compliance

Having a clear understanding of your hardware and software assets is crucial for effective IT management and…

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Endpoint Management | Digital Employee Experience | Management Suite

24. July 2024, Benedict Weidinger

Collective responsibility: on the road to green IT

IT managers play an important leadership role in the green transformation of their companies, from…

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Endpoint Management | Digital Employee Experience | Management Suite

04. July 2024, Joseph Sura

Game changer: automation in IT

When an urgent video call is pending or a customer proposal is due and the system freezes, quick help from…

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Endpoint Management | Mobile Device Management

26. June 2024, Stefan Nikele

Endpoints in logistics and transportation: secure and efficient management

In an industry where every click and transmission is crucial for the fast and secure delivery of goods,…

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Mobile Device Management

11. June 2024, Alexander Haugk

A mobile vault: Per-app VPN for mobile devices

Hybrid or remote working is the new "normal" in business IT. But the integration of mobile devices into…

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Digital Employee Experience | IT Security

22. May 2024, Robert Klinger

Do your systems "go blue"?

Whether it’s the medical term “Code Blue,” the classic “BSOD,” or, as we say in Germany, “Going blue,” the…

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System Administration

02. May 2024, William Fendt

Fast help in all (remote) situations

In the age of mobile working, baramundi Remote Desk offers a quick and easy solution for remote client…

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System Administration

17. April 2024, Kilian Schwermer

A clear view: Network management starts with transparency

Effective network management is a fundamental pillar of IT management because it enables a secure, stable…

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Endpoint Management

09. April 2024, Benedict Weidinger

Why good update management pays off

Decision-makers outside the IT sector are not always aware of how quickly inadequately updated systems can…

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IT Security

04. April 2024, Sebastian Wasik

Under the radar: Shadow IT – the eternal battle

For IT admins, seamless monitoring of their network endpoints is one of the most important prerequisites for…

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System Administration

28. March 2024, Thorsten Niesner

Sustainable IT: The impact of the EU’s new CSRD regulations

If you’re prone to nodding off when someone brings up a subject like corporate environmental and social…

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Endpoint Management | System Administration

19. March 2024, William Fendt

Modern remote maintenance: The user’s direct line to IT assistance

Despite the importance of IT admin know-how for providing smooth and reliable digital workflows, some end…

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Endpoint Management | System Administration

14. March 2024, Fabian Thoma

Local government IT: balancing efficiency and security

Digital services for municipal and city governments are expanding in response to citizen demand for more…

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IT Security

07. March 2024, Benedict Weidinger

Cyber insurance: an umbrella for a cloudy IT security climate

Once primarily seen as a technical subject for IT pros, managing cybersecurity risks and the potential…

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Endpoint Management | System Administration

15. February 2024, Armin Leinfelder

My IT forecast for 2024: Sunny and partly cloudy

Mont Saint-Michel bei klarem Himmel

Weather forecasts for the week ahead often include statements such as “mainly sunny with scattered clouds.”…

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IT Security

08. February 2024, Benedict Weidinger

IT admins are the key to obtaining cyber insurance

Symbolische Darstellung von Cybersicherheit mit einem Schloss in der Mitte, umgeben von Netzwerk- und Cloud-Icons auf einem dunklen Hintergrund

IT administrators already play a big role in maintaining smooth day-to-day operations. But they’re also…

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Endpoint Management | System Administration

31. January 2024, Kilian Schwermer

IT Service Management: 7 expert tips to take it to the next level

IT Service Management (ITSM) presents IT teams with multiple challenges. But admins who take a systematic…

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Endpoint Management | System Administration

24. January 2024, Stefan Titze

Manage end devices centrally: The key to effective change management

Change management is an important aspect of corporate operations that regularly affects IT specialists.…

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IT Security

16. January 2024, Andreas Klare

NIS2 Directive: Ignorance can cost you

Illustration einer Person, die durch eine geöffnete Tür in eine futuristische Welt geht

Recently, we highlighted the background of the new legislation NIS2 here in our blog. Now we need to clarify…

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Endpoint Management | Management Suite

09. January 2024, Alexander Haugk

“The patch is dead! Long live the update…”

Abstrakte Darstellung von digitalen Update- und Sicherheitsikonen auf einem Laptop und Smartphone

...This is roughly how the change in Windows and other product updates can be summarized. But no matter what…

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Digital Employee Experience

14. December 2023, Robert Klinger

Going green: IT’s role in improving sustainability

The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) presents companies with new challenges – and IT…

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System Administration

07. December 2023, Hanno Scheppig

Linux on your desktop – pros and cons

Illustration eines Pinguins mit Computerschaltkreisen vor einem Laptop, der die technische und digitale Transformation symbolisiert.

While Microsoft Windows dominates the attention of anyone working in business IT, Linux has a great raison…

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IT Security | System Administration

22. November 2023, Andreas Klare

From Jedi Knights to Sysadmins: Luke Skywalker and Everyday IT Life

Astronaut sitzt mit einem Laptop auf dem Boden, umgeben von einer kosmischen Szenerie, mit dem Text "Episode 4" darunter.

One of the most famous movie heroes undoubtedly is Luke Skywalker, the young Jedi Knight who fights evil and…

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System Administration

02. November 2023, Alexander Spatzig

Every move counts: How to conduct a successful IT audit

A company’s IT infrastructure is like a complex chess game. Every change affects the entire course of the…

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IT Security | System Administration

25. October 2023, Fabian Thoma

The show must go on!

Eine große Menschenmenge steht in einem futuristischen Veranstaltungsraum, umgeben von riesigen Bildschirmen und blauen Lichtern

When it comes to event technology, many people think primarily of concerts, lighting and sound technology.…

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IT Security | System Administration

05. October 2023, Andreas Klare

Darth Vader as hacker – From the dark side to the darknet

Astronaut, der auf einem Laptop arbeitet, mit "Episode 3" unten im Bild

In a galaxy far, far away in a time far from our imagination, there existed one of the most iconic and…

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Mobile Device Management

20. September 2023, Armin Leinfelder

A razor-sharp look at BYOD

A look in restaurant kitchens shows that there are professions where employees often bring their own…

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IT Security

30. August 2023, Andreas Klare

NIS2: It's getting CRITICAL

Many companies based in the EU must urgently take steps to comply with stringent new NIS2 security…

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IT Security

23. August 2023, Richard Helbing

Malvertising: What works against the advertising trick?

Drei Pfeile treffen auf ein blaues Schild mit einem Schlüsselloch in der Mitte, vor einem Hintergrund mit Binärcode-Mustern

Cyberattacks disguised as advertisements now appear quite authentic, making them particularly treacherous.…

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System Administration

09. August 2023, Andreas Klare

Death Stars, IT and building security

Astronaut, der auf einem Laptop arbeitet, mit "Episode 2" unten im Bild

In the world of Star Wars, we are fascinated by the epic space battles because of the technologies depicted…

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System Administration

26. July 2023, Peer Voit

From cup to server: Surprising parallels

Kaffee in verschiedenen Tassen in Draufsicht, in einer Tasse das Logo von baramundi

Coffee and IT infrastructure have more in common than you may think. Sure, many or most sysadmins depend on…

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System Administration

19. July 2023, Stefan Titze

Mergers, acquisitions, IT and UEM

Business acquisitions and mergers entail a complicated array of organizational, financial and technology…

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IT Security

12. July 2023, Alexander Spatzig

Safety vs. security – what’s the difference?

Ein digitalisiertes Passwortfeld mit Sternchen und einem offenen Schloss-Symbol illustriert den Schutz von Passwörtern und Sicherheit im digitalen Zeitalter

Thousands of cyberattacks on businesses every day have raised the topic of IT security to the top of the…

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System Administration

03. July 2023, Andreas Klare

baramundi – Like a Star Wars hero

Astronaut, der auf einem Laptop arbeitet, mit "Episode 1" unten im Bild

The Sith in Star Wars are like hackers that infiltrate and exploit weaknesses in the existing galactic order…

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IT Security | System Administration

14. June 2023, Benedict Weidinger

Taking IT Security to School

School systems must contend with substantial cybersecurity risks with limited resources to protect their…

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Mobile Device Management

07. June 2023, Alexander Haugk

From Zero Trust to UEM – 5 key MDM trends

Im Zeitalter von Zero Trust, BYOD und App-Updates: Effektives Mobile Device Management im Fokus

Today, we all work with mobile devices of various kinds. For companies, it is important to manage them…

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Production & Industry 4.0

31. May 2023, Alexander Spatzig

Successfully automating industry

With real-time data analysis and automated process control through OT systems, companies are becoming pioneers of Industry 4.0.

OT systems? PLC? PCS? If these abbreviations mean nothing to you, then you are probably not a mechanical…

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IT Security | Mobile Device Management

19. April 2023, Alexander Haugk

Mobile devices: popular among users – and cybercriminals

Ein Smartphone ist von Ketten umgeben, die ein Schild mit einem Schloss in der Mitte zeigen, symbolisierend den Schutz von Mobilgeräten

Mobile work with tablets or smartphones continues to be a top trend among companies, end users and – of…

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Endpoint Management | System Administration

29. March 2023, Alexander Haugk

Back up words with action on World Backup Day

Abbildung zum "World Backup Day" mit einer zentralen Darstellung eines Mobiltelefons, das von verschiedenen Speichergeräten wie USB-Sticks und Speicherkarten umgeben ist

March 31 is World Backup Day, one of the few international “Days” – like SysAdmin Day – that IT pros can use…

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Production & Industry 4.0

15. March 2023, Andreas Klare

“Okay, AI, explain OT Asset Management to me.”

Ein Mann, der einem Roboter mit einem leuchtenden Gesicht gegenübersteht und sich in einer Gesprächssituation befindet

Already a hot technology topic, artificial intelligence captured a lot of general media attention recently…

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System Administration

01. March 2023, William Fendt

Adapting your IT to market and world events

From growing digital security threats to IT skills shortages to rising energy costs, Unified Endpoint…

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System Administration

21. February 2023, Armin Leinfelder

Great IT management is all about your point of view

Ein Laptop zeigt einen blauen Pfeil nach rechts auf dem Bildschirm, und im Vordergrund ist eine Glaskugel, die das Bild reflektiert

The day-to-day business of managing IT infrastructure and the tech world generally are driven by two…

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Production & Industry 4.0

15. February 2023, Alexander Spatzig

IT and OT: Different but Converging

Mann in einem modernen Industriebüro arbeitet mit einem holographischen Interface und einem Roboterarm

Information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) are indispensable for modern companies and –…

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OS/Windows | Management Suite

09. February 2023, Benedict Weidinger

UEM pays off – an ROI analysis

The return on investment of a modern UEM solution is surprisingly high and rapid. The time savings and…

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Management Suite | baramundi News

06. February 2023, Alexander Haugk

Get ready for our new and more efficient Vulnerability catalog!

Eine rote USB-Verbindung inmitten eines Netzwerks aus mehreren USB-Verbindungen symbolisiert einen Schwachstellenscan im IT-Netzwerk

As the number and types of endpoint vulnerabilities have increased over the years, the number of profiles…

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Endpoint Management | IT Security | Management Suite

13. December 2022, William Fendt

Getting juiced about lowering network energy costs with intelligent UEM tools

Symbolische Darstellung von Energieeffizienz mit einem grünen Glühbirnenbaum, umgeben von digitalen Geräten und einem Stromstecker, vor einer Stadtlandschaft

In the early days of the pandemic, many businesses rapidly increased IT spending and staffing to shift to…

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Production & Industry 4.0

18. October 2022, Alexander Spatzig

The Path to IT/OT Convergence

Ein Mann in einem Anzug verwendet ein Tablet, um eine industrielle Automatisierungssoftware in einer modernen Fertigungsanlage zu steuern

Today's new system is tomorrow's old system

It’s clear that business IT and…

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Production & Industry 4.0

06. October 2022, Alexander Haugk

More safety means better user experiences and more satisfied employees

baramundi Mitarbeiter tauschen sich entspannt in der Lounge über ihre Mobilgeräte aus

Security is a key requirement for many employees to feel comfortable and productive at work. At minimum, a…

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Production & Industry 4.0

21. September 2022, Andreas Klare

Managing IT/OT convergence: Increase IT workloads or create new OT teams?

Eine Person steuert mit einem Tablet eine Gruppe von Industrierobotern in einer Fabrikumgebung

In recent years, we’ve read that IT and OT management are converging with an increase in networked and…

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IT Security

04. August 2022, Alexander Haugk

Looking Beyond Compliance: Increasing Cybersecurity Regulations Make UEM Essential for All Industries

[Translate to english:]

In the U.S., Germany and other major economies, state and federal regulators have been enacting or planning…

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IT Security

21. July 2022, Alexander Spatzig

Cybersecurity in IT and OT: Building the right sandwich

Warnung vor einem erkannten Hacking-Versuch mit Risikoalarm

If you ever need to explain the complexities of IT and OT cybersecurity to non-technical managers or users,…

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baramundi News

11. July 2022, Dirk Müller

The secret of outstanding support: think of users as colleagues and friends

Gruppe von Menschen in einem Kreis strecken die Hände in die Mitte

One of the hallmarks of great software is that it turns complicated technical tasks into intuitive and…

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IT Security

30. June 2022, Alexander Haugk

Perception, reality and cybersecurity: Is your company really prepared?

It’s a basic and ironic fact of human nature:  we – all of us – are pretty bad at estimating how good we…

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IT Security | System Administration

30. May 2022, baramundi

Cyber insurance: A necessary part of IT security

Back in the day, a visit from a life insurance agent was right up there with seeing a door-to-door…

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Endpoint Management | Management Suite

12. May 2022, Felix Zech

What does automated endpoint management do?

Illustration von digitalen Geräten und Bildschirmen mit Sicherheitssymbolen und Datenvisualisierungen

You probably know without having to think about it: How much time do you and your colleagues spend every day…

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Endpoint Management | IT Security

28. April 2022, William Fendt

Cyber resilience - about resistance to cyberattacks

In its “Global Breach Report 2021“ , IBM puts the average cost of a data breach at more than $4.24 million,…

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IT Security

21. March 2022, Mathias Hohn

Users and IT teams - why mutual respect is so important

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"My computer boots so slowly that I have more than enough time to go and get a coffee. IT probably installed…

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Endpoint Management

15. February 2022, Armin Leinfelder

How are we doing? Independent analysts at Forrester and techconsult weigh in on baramundi

Ein Mitarbeiter zeigt einem Kollegen Diagramme und Analysen auf einem Computerbildschirm, die durch Symbole für Diagramme, Analysen und Überprüfung dargestellt werden

All of us need and want feedback to help us gauge how we’re doing at work. We get feedback from many…

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Production & Industry 4.0

18. January 2022, Andreas Klare

Cybersecurity preparedness and business continuity standards for OT

According to the 2021 Cyberthreat Defense Report, an annual survey of 1,200 IT security professionals in 17…

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Mobile Device Management | System Administration

14. December 2021, Armin Leinfelder

Out of Box Experience (OOBE)

Ein Mann öffnet überrascht ein Geschenk an einem Tisch, neben ihm stehen ein Laptop und ein Smartphone

You can find over 100 million unboxing videos on the Internet these days. The unboxing of new products is a…

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10. December 2021, Mathias Meister

The competitive and performance benefits of IT staff training

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You’ve probably heard the old joke where the chief technology officer demands, "We need to train our…

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OS/Windows | IT Security

29. October 2021, William Fendt

Managing endpoint software diversity, productivity and risks

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It’s a classic good news/bad news situation. The good news is that users today have a seemingly limitless…

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Endpoint Management

05. October 2021, William Fendt

IT Asset Management

Ein digitales Konzeptbild für IT-Asset-Management, das verschiedene Technologien und Tools zur Optimierung und Verwaltung von Ressourcen darstellt

What a saw and a plane are to a carpenter, a PC and software are to a modern office worker. And just as a…

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OS/Windows | IT Security

28. September 2021, Alexander Spatzig

Want to minimize the effort needed for operating system updates?

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Windows 11 is just around the corner judging from Microsoft’s recent announcements. IT administrators – some…

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IT Security

21. September 2021, Axel Peters

Cybersecurity in the WFH Era: How to Help Your Users “GET IT”

Eine Person verwendet ein Tablet, umgeben von Symbolen für Sicherheitsbewusstsein wie Schlösser, WLAN, Cloud und Computer, was die Bedeutung von Cybersicherheit betont

The reality of remote work and WFH employees presents serious security challenges for IT administrators…

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Endpoint Management | IT Security

07. September 2021, Frank Heider

Unified Endpoint Management for more security - And securely too?

Digitales Vorhängeschloss aus vernetzten Punkten und Linien vor blauem Hintergrund

Companies are good at protecting their IT infrastructure from attacks - both external and internal - as best…

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IT Security | System Administration

26. August 2021, Felix Zech

Always patch, but test first

Microsoft releases Windows updates at regular intervals to close security gaps. However – and as most IT…

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Endpoint Management | OS/Windows | IT Security

23. August 2021, William Fendt

Best Practices for Microsoft Defender Antivirus & BitLocker Management

Many companies have transitioned their employees to mobile and home office workstations over the past year.…

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IT Security | System Administration

19. August 2021, Benedict Weidinger

Application Control - more security with little effort

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It is difficult to underestimate the importance of digital security these days . It is important to use…

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Mobile Device Management

11. August 2021, Florian Keller

Templates

Just as diverse as the possible uses of purpose-built devices are the requirements for their user interface.…

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Endpoint Management | IT Security | Mobile Device Management

06. August 2021, Benedict Weidinger

Security is not just security - why it takes more than virus scanners, firewalls and system updates

The daily news about "successful" cyberattacks may leave some people – notably those who are responsible for…

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Endpoint Management | IT Security

03. August 2021, Tobias Jacob

What’s APN? Using a proprietary APN for mobile security

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Do you have a large number of employees in your company who are on the move around the world and need to be…

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Mobile Device Management

21. July 2021, Rona Tanca

Zero Touch

Zero Touch - what it's all about, how it works and which devices and operating systems can be managed is…

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OS/Windows

13. July 2021, William Fendt

Windows 11

As is so often the case with all-things-tech, no sooner have you mastered the current version of Windows…

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Mobile Device Management | Production & Industry 4.0

23. June 2021, Andreas Klare

A dedicated trend in MDM: the big-picture view of managing Android-based COSU devices

baramundi Mobile Devices: Handscanner

If you’re an IT admin responsible for BYOD, COPE and other “classic” Mobile Device Management (MDM), there’s…

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Mobile Device Management

15. June 2021, Lukas Kersten

Smartphones - one for business and one for private use?

Many of you know this from your own experience: When you are out and about, you usually carry two…

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Mobile Device Management | Production & Industry 4.0

31. May 2021, Frank Heider

Windows CE is dead. Now what?

Remember the Windows Mobile-based handhelds and Pocket PCs of the early 2000s? They could only be operated…

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Endpoint Management | System Administration

26. May 2021, William Fendt

Your IT department: cost center or value creator?

Mitarbeiter im Büro trägt ein Headset und zeigt Daumen hoch vor einem Computer

When users talk about IT the conversation might go something like this: ...

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IT Security

10. May 2021, Felix Zech

An ominous dark cloud and a wake-up call for back-up and recovery: Are you sure that your back-ups are secure?

Ein professionell gekleideter Geschäftsmann zeigt auf ein digitales Diagramm, das eine Cloud-Backup-Lösung für verschiedene Geräte symbolisiert

If there’s one thing that most of us tend to take for granted it’s the safety and reliability of data stored…

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Endpoint Management

23. March 2021, William Fendt

So you think WSUS is ”free”?

Anyone who has ever had to manage a less-than-optimal network infrastructure knows how incredibly…

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IT Security | Management Suite

16. March 2021, Felix Zech

Using Deploy Scripts to Elevate User Cybersecurity Awareness

In my last blog post,  I looked at how SecOps can strike the right balance between IT security and…

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Endpoint Management | System Administration

11. March 2021, Sean Herbert

The “Single Pane Of Glass” Debate: Five Key Questions To Ask

Ein digitales Konzeptbild für IT-Asset-Management, das verschiedene Technologien und Tools zur Optimierung und Verwaltung von Ressourcen darstellt

The perennial debate over Integrated vs. “best of breed” software solutions has taken on added importance…

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IT Security | Production & Industry 4.0

09. March 2021, André Meinert

Ready or not: IT/OT convergence and the key role for UEM

Much of the attention given to digital transformation and changing business processes in the past year has…

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Production & Industry 4.0

09. March 2021, Andreas Klare

Inventory in OT - No device may remain undiscovered

Ein Lagerarbeiter überprüft den Bestand in einem Lagerregal und verwendet ein Tablet, um die Daten zu erfassen

In previous blog articles we covered the importance of gaining an accurate overview of your OT environment…

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Endpoint Management | IT Security | System Administration

25. February 2021, Armin Leinfelder

IT Security Automation: Practical Vulnerability & Patch Management

There’s little if any question if IT managers should devise and maintain consistent endpoint security…

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System Administration

18. February 2021, André Meinert

IT Skills Training: targeted to increase your confidence and competence

Modernes, helles Büro mit Arbeitsstationen und Computern

IT skills training and certifications have long been important elements for increasing your visibility and…

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Production & Industry 4.0

15. February 2021, Andreas Klare

How do I get an overview of my IT infrastructure in networked production?

Industry observers often point out the differences between managing and securing traditional IT networks vs.…

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Endpoint Management | Management Suite | System Administration

10. February 2021, Alexander Spatzig

Self-Provisioning – IT without Service?

Illustration eines Mannes, der vor einem Computer sitzt, umgeben von Symbolen für verschiedene IT-Prozesse wie Ideenfindung, Projektmanagement und Zielsetzung

Does self-provisioning make IT support possible without service? – Not quite, but almost. Nevertheless,…

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IT Security | System Administration

28. January 2021, Felix Zech

Test-drive your IT cybersecurity with penetration testing

Safety features in modern cars like blind spot detection, lane departure warnings and adaptive cruise…

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Endpoint Management | Mobile Device Management

21. January 2021, Alexander Spatzig

Apple Configurator Complements the DEP

Apple's DEP (Desktop Enrollment Program) and VPP (Volume Purchase Program) are almost indispensable for…

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IT Security | Endpoint Management | System Administration

10. December 2020, Felix Zech

PowerShell Security – Why PowerShell usage should be controlled

[Translate to english:] PowerShell Security

PowerShell is a central component for the efficient administration of Windows computers. Many of Windows’…

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Mobile Device Management

08. December 2020, Armin Leinfelder

Three options for fitting Mobile Device Management

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You only need to look at the growing list of acronyms – BYOD, CYOD, COBO, COPE, COSU – to know that the…

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Endpoint Management | Mobile Device Management

30. November 2020, Alexander Spatzig

Managing Apple systems company-wide - why it makes sense to use DEP and VPP

“We want you to manage Apple systems on our corporate network.”
It was not so long ago when such a…

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Endpoint Management | System Administration

25. November 2020, Sean Herbert

Patching Best Practices – Why speed in IT Management matters

Abstraktes Bild einer Hand, die einen futuristischen Touchscreen mit einer Uhr berührt, um technologische Präzision und Zeitmanagement darzustelle

In modern life and technology, it’s all about speed. Next day deliveries, next gen fiber communication,…

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Endpoint Management | Mobile Device Management

12. November 2020, Felix Zech

baramundi IEEM or: How I learned to stop worrying and love the mobile office

Abbildung einer Hand, die ein digitales Abbild der Erde mit verbundenen Netzwerken hält

Most users are happy about working remotely from home or otherwise out of the office. Most IT administrators…

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Endpoint Management

02. November 2020, Alexander Spatzig

Security for Windows endpoints: A holistic approach to updates and patches

Keeping current with Windows OS and applications updates and patches is, generally speaking, an essential…

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Endpoint Management

28. October 2020, Robert Troup

5 Criteria for Choosing the Right Endpoint Management Solution

6 Kriterien für die Auswahl der richtigen Endpoint Management Lösung

IT professionals today need advanced tools to manage the rising influx and increased diversity of devices in…

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Endpoint Management

19. October 2020, Christian Kaufmann

The economic impact of COVID-19: Cost savings in IT through UEM - Part 2

In my last post, we looked at the ease of building a business case for cost savings with the implementation…

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Endpoint Management | System Administration

12. October 2020, Alexander Spatzig

Joiner-Mover-Leaver – User Provisioning the easy way

IT managers take pride in maintaining secure and reliable operations for business networks that are subject…

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Endpoint Management | System Administration

06. October 2020, Alexander Haugk

Avoiding the security catch-22 of remote and WFH endpoint management

Eine Person, die in einem Homeoffice-Setup an einem Schreibtisch sitzt und an einer Videokonferenz teilnimmt

It’s a given that secure network connections are needed for protecting company infrastructure, keeping WFH…

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Endpoint Management

30. September 2020, Christian Kaufmann

The economic impact of COVID-19: Cost savings in IT through UEM - Part 1

With the current worldwide work situation, it’s perhaps no surprise that a lot has been written concerning…

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Endpoint Management

22. September 2020, Armin Leinfelder

The Evolution of Client Lifecycle Management to Unified Endpoint Management

The Evolution of Client Lifecycle Management to Unified Endpoint Management

Not so long ago, at the beginning of this millennium, IT administrators were still talking about Client…

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Production & Industry 4.0

17. September 2020, baramundi

Looking past the hype: opportunities and challenges of Industry 4.0

Chancen und Herausforderungen der Industrie 4.0

Although some market pundits have demoted Industry 4.0 to buzzword status, they tend to overlook the robust,…

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Endpoint Management | System Administration

15. September 2020, Armin Leinfelder

Deploying user self-service to help IT admins, support users and discourage shadow IT

Self-service is now standard or an available option in most segments of the economy. Customers expect it at…

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OS/Windows

08. September 2020, Mark-Andre Wimmer

Put Windows on a leash with an OS customization tool

Windows 10 Customization

IT admins can simplify Windows 10 deployments on endpoint computers while improving security and system…

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Endpoint Management | Management Suite

02. September 2020, Robert Troup

An introduction to Patch Management

An Introduction to Patch Management

Anyone who has ever dealt with computer issues knows that maintaining their system is a pain in the ….…

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Endpoint Management | Management Suite

02. September 2020, Sean Herbert

Shadow IT – Where once there was darkness

Shadow IT – Where once there was darkness

Business IT. It’s a fast moving, ever evolving landscape which if cultivated correctly, will yield growth.…

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System Administration

31. August 2020, Ramona Petrasch

User Onboarding in Corona times: Another “new normal” for IT administrators

Remote Onboarding in Zeiten des Home Office

The familiar IT advance work that happened before a new employee heard, "Welcome to the team!" is both the…

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Mobile Device Management | Management Suite

16. June 2020, Alexander Haugk

How to secure Zoom on Windows and Mobile Devices

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Zoom video conferencing captured a lot of attention at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic for several…

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