ESG Brief: Has the Web Browser Become the New Operating System?

Abstract:

End-users are increasingly relying on web browsers as their primary access to corporate applications and data. The most commonly used web browsers are Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Apple Safari. Due to advances in technology, security, and internet speeds, browsers can provide several advantages in a corporate environment compared to PC and mobile operating systems. Yet browser security remains a major issue among IT professionals charged with managing security patches, updates, and policies as part of an overall end-user computing (EUC) strategy. As businesses accelerate the adoption of applications accessed through web browsers, and IT continues to improve support and security for multiple browsers, enterprises may one day treat browsers as the de facto operating system in a corporate environment.

Topics: Enterprise Mobility

ESG Brief: The Impact of 5G on End-user Computing Strategies

Abstract:

The significant performance and bandwidth advantages of 5G cellular networks have numerous implications for businesses as well as consumers. 5G has the potential to deliver reliable connections for hybrid work and collaboration strategies while enabling augmented reality and other multimedia applications to run on a wider range of endpoints and locations. To realize these opportunities, IT leaders should consider 5G integral to their network infrastructure plans and strategies.

Topics: Enterprise Mobility

ESG Brief: Sustainability Is Now the Most Common Buying Criterion for Endpoint Devices

Abstract:

Environmental sustainability, already a priority of executives in many organizations, has infiltrated IT purchasing to such a degree that it has become the most important buying consideration for endpoint devices. In response, IT leaders are learning to become sustainability advocates, which in turn is driving changes in how vendors position and prioritize features of their devices.

Topics: Enterprise Mobility endpoint management

ESG Complete Survey Results: End-user Computing Trends

Abstract:

ESG conducted a comprehensive online survey of IT professionals from private- and public-sector organizations in North America (United States and Canada) between November 29, 2021 and December 2, 2021. To qualify for this survey, respondents were required to be IT professionals responsible for evaluating, purchasing, and managing end-user computing environments.

This Complete Survey Results presentation focuses on end-user computing (EUC) environments, including EUC delivery models, endpoint device usage trends, and how unified communication and collaboration (UCC) platforms are being integrated into digital workspace strategies.

Topics: Enterprise Mobility endpoint security endpoint management

ESG Brief: Unified Communications and Collaboration Predictions for 2022

Abstract:

Whether employees remain remote or return to an office environment, unified communications and collaboration strategies are top business priorities that will shape the future of work and become the backbone of hyperconnected businesses. Companies are looking beyond online meetings for communication as they explore opportunities with unified-communications-as-a-service (UCaaS), communications-platform-as-a-service (CPaaS), and net-new policy management. Expect to see businesses readjust strategies in 2022 as they overcome false starts, consolidate tools, and execute on a unified communications and collaboration strategy that is coupled directly to their business strategy and goals.

Topics: Enterprise Mobility ESG Predictions

ESG Complete Survey Results: Endpoint Security Trends

Abstract:

ESG conducted a comprehensive online survey of IT professionals from private- and public-sector organizations in North America (United States and Canada) between June 17, 2021 and June 25, 2021. To qualify for this survey, respondents were required to be cybersecurity and IT professionals responsible for evaluating, purchasing, and managing endpoint security technology products and services.

This Complete Survey Results presentation focuses on endpoint security and how cybersecurity megatrends, including zero trust, XDR, a pandemic-induced increase in remote workers, and the move to public cloud, are influencing how organizations think about these solutions.

Topics: Cybersecurity Enterprise Mobility Cloud Services & Orchestration

ESG Brief: Apple Business Essentials: Empowering Businesses to Manage and Support Devices

Abstract:

Not all businesses can effectively manage, secure, and support the fleet of Apple devices used by their employees. Apple Business Essentials can enable small businesses’ IT professionals to gain control of these devices while providing a comprehensive support program for employees.

Topics: Enterprise Mobility

ESG Research Report: 2022 Technology Spending Intentions Survey

Abstract:

In order to assess technology spending priorities over the next 12-18 months, ESG recently surveyed 706 senior IT decision makers representing midmarket (100 to 999 employees) and enterprise-class (1,000 employees or more) organizations in North America, Western Europe, and Asia-Pacific. All respondents were personally responsible for or familiar with their organization’s 2021 IT spending as well as their 2022 IT budget and spending plans at either an entire organization level or a business unit/division/branch level.

Topics: Storage Cybersecurity Data Protection Networking Data Platforms, Analytics, & AI Converged Infrastructure Enterprise Mobility Cloud Services & Orchestration data management

ESG Complete Survey Results: 2022 Technology Spending Intentions Survey

Abstract:

ESG conducted a comprehensive online survey of IT professionals from private- and public-sector organizations in North America (United States and Canada), Western Europe (UK, France, and Germany), and Asia Pacific (Australia, India, Japan, New Zealand, and Singapore) between September 9, 2021 and September 29, 2021. To qualify for this survey, respondents were required to be senior IT decision makers familiar and involved with their organization’s overall 2022 IT budget and spending plans.

This Complete Survey Results presentation focuses on 2022 IT budget expectations, technology initiatives and priorities, year-over-year spending change (overall and by different technologies), cloud adoption/usage trends, and the impact of ransomware on both IT and business operations.

Topics: Storage Cybersecurity Data Protection Networking Converged Infrastructure Enterprise Mobility Cloud Services & Orchestration IT Spending Intentions data management

ESG Master Survey Results: Digital Workspace Strategies in an Increasingly Remote Worker World

Abstract:

This Master Survey Results presentation focuses on the state of hosted desktop strategies, and specifically how they have been impacted by COVID-19 and subsequent remote work mandates.

ESG conducted a comprehensive online survey of IT professionals from private- and public-sector organizations in North America (United States and Canada) and Western Europe (UK, France, and Germany) between December 1, 2020 and December 11, 2020. To qualify for this survey, respondents were required to be IT decision makers responsible for the purchase process for productivity applications and endpoint devices including VDI/DRaaS.

Topics: Enterprise Mobility Digital Workspace