Important Announcement: Ivanti Workspace Control End of Support (EoS) and End of Life (EoL)
Ivanti announced early this year that Ivanti Workspace Control (formerly RES ONE Workspace) will go End of Support (EoS) and End of Life (EoL) as of December 31, 2026. This product is widely used in conjunction with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops. Yet many companies have not yet taken steps or considered an alternative to Ivanti Workspace Control. Did you know that you can use Citrix Workspace Environment Management (WEM) for free if you have Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops licenses? Many organizations are unaware of this or simply don’t know about the product.
What is Citrix Workspace Environment Management (WEM)?
Citrix Workspace Environment Management (WEM) is an excellent alternative to Ivanti Workspace Control. Several years ago, Citrix acquired the company Norskale and transformed the product into WEM. Since then, much has been invested in the development of WEM, resulting in an increasingly robust and functional product.
WEM, like Ivanti Workspace Control, allows you to manage various settings, including:
- Start Menu Layout: Personalize and manage start menus for different users.
- Group Policies: Implement and manage group policy settings.
- Registry Settings: Manage and configure registry keys.
- Security: Use Applocker or set white/blacklists for applications.
- Profile management: Optimize and manage user profiles for better performance and user experiences.
Why Switch to Citrix WEM?
Moving to Citrix WEM offers several advantages:
- Cost savings: Available free of charge to users with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops licenses.
- Enhanced Functionality: Through continuous updates and improvements, WEM offers expanded and enhanced functionality.
- Integration: Seamless integration with existing Citrix environments, ensuring a consistent and efficient user experience.
- Future-proofing: Citrix continues to invest in WEM, while Ivanti has indicated it will only release fixes. With Citrix WEM, you are prepared for the future.
How Next?
Although Citrix WEM offers a powerful and free alternative, migrating from Ivanti Workspace Control to Citrix WEM can be challenging and requires thorough planning. Here are some steps you can take:
- Inventory Current Settings: Create an overview of the current settings and functionalities within Ivanti Workspace Control.
- Compare Functionalities: Check which functionalities of Ivanti are also available within Citrix WEM.
- Plan the Migration: Establish a detailed migration plan to ensure a smooth transition.
- Implement and Test: Run the implementation and test thoroughly to make sure everything works properly.
Need Help?
Need help implementing Citrix WEM or want to know if the functionalities you use within Ivanti Workspace Control are also available within WEM? Then feel free to contact us. We are ready to support you with the migration and to make sure your organization gets the most out of Citrix Workspace Environment Management.