Omnissa Newsletter 2025 Week 9

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Upcoming Omnissa Events

EventLink and descriptionSpeakersDate
Omnissa Online Recording of Omnissa Online Event: YouTube RecordingVarious 
Omnissa Community Events: Community & Tech Deep Dive Omnissa Tech Deep Dive: What’s New with Omnissa DEX? 19. February 2025, 17:00Learn more about the Omnissa DEX solution and how it can help you improve your employee experience, decrease IT costs, and lower support costs for these endpoints.  We’ll share what’s new, top use cases, and how you can get started.Recording link: Omnissa Tech Deep Dive: What’s new with Omnissa DEX?
https://community.omnissa.com/forums/topic/69557-omnissa-tech-deep-dive-whats-new-with-omnissa-dex/?_rid=13		VariousVarious
EUC TechInsights – Reimagine Application Management: Unlock the Power of App Volumes Is your application management strategy ready for a transformation? Join us to explore how decoupling applications from operating systems with portable VHDs can simplify deployments, enhance scalability, and boost efficiency. Discover Jeff UlatoskiDirector Product ManagementFeb 4, 2025 04:00 PM CET
Omnissa Community Events: Community & Tech Deep DiveOmnissa Tech Deep Dive: What’s New with Omnissa DEX?Learn more about the Omnissa DEX solution and how it can help you improve your employee experience, decrease IT costs, and lower support costs for these endpoints.  We’ll share what’s new, top use cases, and how you can get started.Recording link: Omnissa Tech Deep Dive: What’s new with Omnissa DEX?
https://community.omnissa.com/forums/topic/69557-omnissa-tech-deep-dive-whats-new-with-omnissa-dex/?_rid=13		Various19. February 2025, 17:00
Omnissa Tech Deep Dive: What’s new with Windows software distribution?  Omnissa Tech Deep Dive: What’s new with Windows software distribution? – March 19th, 8 am PST / 5 pm CET

Whether you’re a newbie or a veteran of deploying Windows apps, this session will provide an A to Z discussion about software distribution, as well as best practices, troubleshooting, and new functionality.  
Join us for several demos showing new ways to streamline deployment and configuration of applications.https://community.omnissa.com/events/event/34-omnissa-tech-deep-dive-whats-new-with-windows-software-distribution/		Jo Harder, Sr. Technical Marketing ArchitectGrischa Ernst, Windows Product Manager19 March
Omnissa Community Webinar: Increase the value of your Omnissa deployment with advanced data and automation: powered by Intelligence and Freestyle OrchestratorOmnissa Communit Webinar: Increase the value of your Omnissa deployment with advanced data and automation: powered by Intelligence and Freestyle Orchestrator – April 2nd, 5 pm CET/ 8 am PST

We invite you to a live webinar where our Omnissa subject experts will deep dive into Omnissa’s platform services! Join us to discover how Omnissa Intelligence and Omnissa Freestyle Orchestrator can help you unlock advanced data insights and automation, maximizing the value of your Omnissa deployment.		TBD02 April
Omnissa Tech Deep Dive: Enrich your access policies with more data for better security  Omnissa Tech Deep Dive: Enrich your access policies with more data for better security – April 16th, 8 am PST / 5 pm CET

We invite you to join this session on April 16th to learn how Omnissa can protect your enterprise data based on knowledge rather than guesswork.
We will discuss the security capabilities in the Omnissa platform, real-time and continuous data sharing, and access decisions based on more data about the user, devices, and session.https://community.omnissa.com/events/event/35-omnissa-tech-deep-dive-enrich-your-access-policies-with-more-data-for-better-security/		Peter Bjork, Principal Architect16 April
Omnissa Community Webinar: 
Big Game Hunting: Ransomware’s High-Stakes War on Enterprises		Big Game Hunting: Ransomware’s High-Stakes War on EnterprisesWe invite you to join an insightful session, where we will focus on the most successful cybercrime operation in history. As a professional in the EUC space, understanding how ransomware gangs operate, evolve, and target enterprises is essential.We’ll also cover what Omnissa architects and subject matter experts can do to harden defenses and prevent breaches. Join this session for critical insights into the ever-evolving threat landscape.Big Game Hunting: Ransomware’s High-Stakes War on EnterprisesHuib Dijkstra, Lead Solution Engineer7 May
Technology RoadshowThe Omnissa path to the autonomous workspace
Discover the strategy and technical innovations driving the Omnissa Platform.Explore the latest updates, demos, and roadmap insights across key solution areas: Virtual Desktops & Apps, Unified Endpoint Management, Security & Compliance, DEX, and the platform services that connect them all.Network with the Omnissa Product and Tech Expert teams throughout the day and at the evening reception.

https://eventregistrations.co.uk/omnissa/technologyroadshow/		VariousDATES / CITIESLondon – Tuesday 4th March
The Brewery, The Sugar Rooms, 52 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4SD
DirectionsParis – Wednesday 5th March
Meliá Paris La Défense, 3 Boulevard de Neuilly, Courbevoie, Paris
DirectionsFrankfurt – Thursday 6th March
nhow Frankfurt, Brüsseler Str. 1-3, 60327, Frankfurt am Main
DirectionsREGISTER
EUC TechInsights – Stay Ahead in IT Management with Workspace ONE, why best things in life are not always freeChoosing the right device management platform goes beyond upfront costs and basic features. As your business grows, will your solution scale with you? Some platforms offer a solid start, but others require complex scripting, third-party add-ons, and workarounds—leading to hidden costs and increased risk. Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: EUC TechInsights – Stay Ahead in IT Management with Workspace ONE, why best things in life are not always free. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.Pim van de VisFeb 25, 2025 04:00 PM
Join us for these by-invitation-only webcasts to ensure you are getting the most out of your Omnissa technology investments. During these 90-minute interactive sessions, you will get direct access to Omnissa experts and explore various topics such as:o Session 1 – Omnissa Workspace ONE UEM and DEX for Frontline Use Cases – What’s new in Analytics for Frontline Deployments – What’s new in configuring the experience for Frontline devices (Launcher) – What’s new in managing and maintaining Frontline devices o Session 2 – What’s New with Android Management API – What is Android Management API? – AMAPI enhancements with Workspace ONE UEM 2410 – What’s next for AMAPI in 2025  Exploring Workspace ONE UEM Frontline and What’s New with Android Management APIMitch Berk, Senior Director of Product Management; Owais Syed, Product Line Manager; Nick Brouillette, Group Product Line Manager & Manuel Perez, Product ManagerFeb 25 2025, 5:30pm CET

Release Updates: 

Workspace ONE Launcher 25.02 for Android

  • Logout on Battery Removal/Swap:Automatically logs out the user when the device restarts after a battery removal which prevents unauthorized access.
  • User-Toggled Theme (Dark Mode/Light Mode): Users can now toggle between dark and light mode from the Launcher menu providing better accessibility and personalization.
  • Target SDK Upgrade to 35:The target SDK has been upgraded to 35, with a minimum SDK requirement of 26, ensuring compliance with the latest Android standards and improved app compatibility.
  • Hiding Notifications for Specific Applications: A new capability to hide notifications for selected applications preventing users from accessing settings through notifications that could allow manipulation of other apps. This feature enhances security and restriction control.
  • Intel SDK: New Mobile DEX Data sent to Intelligence:
  • Daily App Usage and Performance metrics for all apps on the device. Requires query all packages and usage access permissions to be granted.
  • Total Time in foreground
  • Average time in foreground per app session
  • Number of foreground events
  • Longest/shortest app session
  • Battery drain
  • Data consumption
  • Device Language is now sent with device events to better understand how to communicate with a user who may have a different preferred language than the region their device is located.

Bugs Fixed

  • ALAU-173766: Fix for Guest Mode and Vendor Mode Display in Custom XML: Resolved an issue where both Guest Mode and Vendor Mode were not displayed simultaneously when enabled within a single custom XML profile. Now, users can access both options on the Check-in Check-out page as expected.
  • ALAU-173763: Fix for Clear App Data on Android 8 and Below: Resolved an issue where enabling “Clear App Cache” in the Launcher profile did not properly clear contacts data after check-in on devices running Android 8 and below.
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Workspace ONE Content 25.02 for Android

What’s New?

  • Bookmark enhancements in PDFs.
  • Collecting mobile analytics data from devices via Workspace ONE Content is now possible! Mobile Analytics is part of our Digital Employee Experience solution set. Omnissa Intelligence receives data from UEM with additional device and application data that allow for a more comprehensive view of device performance and the experience it delivers to end users.
  • Click here to learn how to enable collection.
  • Click here to understand the device-wide data we can collect.

Workspace ONE Web 25.02 for iOS

Resolved Issue

  • IBRW-176094: Blank screen displayed when using check-out and check-in for user
  • IBRW-176221: Allow/Deny list does not support about:blank

Workspace ONE Send 24.11.1 for Android

What’s New?

  • Added support for new languages to make the app more accessible. Stay tuned for more exciting updates in the future!

Workspace ONE Web 25.02 for Android

What’s New

  • ABRW-176225: QR Scanning option in Single Tab Kiosk mode
  • ABRW-176287: Support for Password Protected PDF

Freestyle for Mobile (iOS and Android) will be Generally Available with UEM v2410

Current Omnissa Security Advisories 

<<<No New OMSAs this week>>>

Find all latest advisories in the Omnissa Security Response Center

Omnissa UX Research Opportunities: 

  • Our goal is to gather insight into user behaviors, motivations, and goals, so we can use those insights to inform and strengthen product and design decisions.
  • Interested in giving your opinion and making your voice heard? Check out what’s available!

WS1 Intelligent Hub + Hub Services Redesign

  • About: Design is improving how you and your end users manage notifications, surveys, and support. Help determine priorities and where you’d like efforts to be focused.
  • Opportunity: 5-minute interactive survey with multiple choice and drag/drop activity.
  • TAKE SURVEY HERE

KB Highlights & Announcements: 

  • We are shutting down my.workspaceone.com and resources.workspaceone.com on 18-Feb-2025, due to legal compliance requirements.
    All new Omnissa branded product binaries are being made available on customerconnect.omnissa.com . Some product releases are in progress and will be available soon.
    Any customer needing older product binaries can follow the request previous binaries flow, upon which they will receive a link to download older binaries.
  • OMSA subscription services now available!
    We are THRILLED to announce that customers and interested parties can enroll and self-manage subscriptions to our OMSAs.
    Sign up from the Omnissa Security Response Page under the Omnissa Security Advisory (OMSAs) section.

Preparing for Workspace ONE Modern SaaS Rollout (Managed Hosting / Dedicated Cloud Customers)

  • For Shared SaaS, environments have already been enabled or will be enabled automatically in the near future
  • Familiarize yourselves with upcoming changes with Modern SaaS, including changes in workflows, terminology, and known issues. (See – TechZone article here.)​
  • Request environment migration with the Omnissa account team (CSM, TAM, AE, SE) once ready. The team will work internally to request an enablement week on your behalf.​
  • Environment clean-up* (resources outside of tenant boundary e.g., global resources).​
  • Remove/migrate invalid resources (apps, profiles, policies) from the console.​
  • Remove/migrate invalid SGs.​
  • Ensure all users/devices are at or under Customer/Partner OGs. If users exist above Customer/Partner OGs with devices enrolled, device enrollment may be required.​
  • Validate Smart Group & app exclusion. See KB here.​
  • Update Workspace ONE UEM to the latest version prior to Mod Stack enablement, minimum UEM 24.06.​
  • Review the list of known issues and changes aggregated in the weekly newsletter below. Ensure resolutions/workaround are implemented as applicable.​
  • Develop a testing plan post migration and communicate with internal stakeholders.​
  • KB Article Overview
  • Announcement & Updates​

High Priority KBs: 

Recently updated or added KBs (Links) 

Digital Workspace Techzone, Blog, Community and YouTube Updates 

3rd Party Blog Updates & Industry News 

Omnissa OS Optimization Tool (OSOT) Build: 12943850210 Not supported on Windows 11 – 24H2!

Beta, Lab and Tech Preview Updates 

Get started with Omnissa Beta-program

  • Currently available: 

Coming soon:

  • Windows Server Management*  — March
  • Tunnel for iOS — late February
  • Tunnel for macOS — late February
  • Intelligent Hub for iOS — late February
  • Omni*– April/May
  • Conditional Access – iOS Shared Device Mode for Entra ID*  (Requires Shared SaaS UAT) — March
  • Security Events Service* (Requires Shared SaaS UAT) — March

Sign up or LogIn [HERE] to get access to the latest Beta versions.

Latest Patch & Seed Script Updates: 

OS Updates Seed Script

  • Most recent update :
    visionOS 2.4 beta (22O5199o), tvOS 18.4 beta (22L5218l), macOS 15.4 beta (24E5206s), iPadOS 18.4 beta (22E5200s), iOS 18.4 beta (22E5200s)
  • Last Update: CW09

Device Model Seed Script

  • Seed Script to support 
  • iPhone 16e
  • Last update: CW09

Workspace ONE UEM 23.06

  • Patch Level 23.6.0.46
  • AAPP-18407 – Improve VPP license reconciliation performance.
  • AAPP-17985 – Add process to purge stale VPP v2 notification data.
  • AAPP-18356 – Fix looping issue when batch size is set to 0.
  • AAPP-18245 – During DEP enrollment, the Device OS version is not correctly read from the device.
  • Last Update: CW06

Workspace ONE UEM 23.10

  • Patch level 23.10.0.46
  • RUGG-13443 – Product fails to honor applicability rule when oemBuildVersion attribute is used more than once in the applicability rule.
  • HUBW-17234 – Fixing issue with apps stuck in SFD queue and not processing any app installs even when pushed manually.

Note: This fix is available as part of SFD version 23.10.7 that is seeded into UEM version 23.10.0.46.

  • Last Update: CW09

Workspace ONE UEM 24.02

  • Patch Level: 24.2.0.24
  • RUGG-13303 – Organization group change for Zebra Printers does not automatically update the smart group subscriptions.
  • RUGG-12961 – Diacritical marks created by changing Languages (localization) in Custom Profiles Lost During Profile Edits.
  • AAPP-17985 – Enhance purge script logic to handle stale VPPv2 notification data (30 day retention).
  • AAPP-17804 – Admin account stuck in “Delete in Progress” state, must be deleted from the console.
  • AMST-41534 – Seed Windows Hub 24.4.3.0 x86 Patch1 to UEM console 2402.
  • Last Update: CW08

Workspace ONE UEM 2406

  • Patch level 24.6.0.23
  • FCA-208850 – Improved Logic for Offline Devices Within the Data Migration Stored Procedure for Modern SaaS Architectur.e
  • Patch level 24.6.0.24
  • ARES-31862 – Unable to remove Purchased Apps from Apps Tab of Device Details Page.
  • AGGL-18188 – Android Internal App upload fails in Product Provisioning if the Package Name ends with a number.
  • Last Update: CW09

Workspace ONE UEM 2410

  • Patch level 24.10.0.0
  • AAPP-16804: ToU displays incorrectly when ABM device is enrolled for iPadOS.
  • AAPP-16890: Non-English characters typed at “Department” in DEP profile are garbled when viewed in iOS device.
  • AAPP-17070: In an iOS desktop device profile with DDUI, aw-tag for Allow Find My Device is located incorrectly.
  • AAPP-17815: Custom Command shows Pending under Troubleshooting
  • AAPP-17946: Empty App Config is delivered to device in a specific update scenario of Internal iOS App
  • AAPP-17981: Notifications not being sent upon successful installation of iOS update.
  • AAPP-18028: ABM resources do not get installed upon enrollment.
  • AAPP-18183: Personal / User-installed apps display in console even though privacy settings are not enabled for it.
  • AAPP-18397: DEP Await Configuration ends prematurely before device is fully configured.
  • AET-18974: UEM MDM API – Assist Chat features not visible when Session Launch from RemoteManagementV1/V2 Controller MDM API.
  • AGGL-17018: CICO with Launcher Apps are not always removed when combined with App assignments.
  • AGGL-17044: Android devices intermittently not added to Smart Groups that filter by manufacturer and model.
  • AGGL-17096: “IsEncrypted” API call for Android not working.
  • AGGL-17113: VPN Profile URL Whitelist does not get applied through profile UI.
  • AGGL-17115: Application Configuration Inconsistent Behavior for Check In Check Out User on Android Devices.
  • AGGL-17301: Deleting area associated profile and the area data causes error in subsequent area profiles creation.
  • AGGL-17514: App Configuration Fails to Apply After Enrollment.
  • AGGL-17553: Changes under Enrollment Restrictions can not be saved.
  • AGGL-17575: Android Credentials profile becomes corrupted when adding version if “Allow silent app access” is enabled.
  • AGGL-17940: Android app are removed from devices when renamed by administrator.
  • AMST-41216: Wireless MAC address will not display when enrolled on LAN.
  • AMST-41420: Baselines are not getting downloaded on some window devices.
  • AMST-41583: Windows | Compliance status for firewall not showing correct at the start of device.
  • AMST-41874: Unable to delete an OG and getting error “Save Failed Delete Failed”.
  • AMST-41960: Application installation status is not reporting correctly on UEM.
  • AMST-42059: Firewall Profile failing to install on Windows 11 systems .
  • AMST-42156: Factory Provisioning Service / PPKG generation stuck.
  • AMST-42458: Addressed certificate profiles not installing with optional assignment while leveraging the Modern SaaS Architecture.
  • AMST-42554: Windows | Firewall Profile installation fails with RemotePortRanges settings in profile.
  • AMST-42613: ARM64 – OOBE enrolled Windows devices Stuck in Pending Hub state .
  • AMST-42637: Baseline and Sensors are not assigned when user signs in as AD user on Win PC and the PC moves to a different OG while leveraging the Modern SaaS Architecture. *
  • AMST-42648: Devices getting enrolled with Container type management.
  • ARES-29119: Application_UUID missing in response of GET API mdm/devices/{deviceUuid}/apps/search for Windows and Mac devices.
  • ARES-29230: Alert to ‘Leave’ or ‘Cancel’ configuration received when adding criteria under ‘When to Call Install Complete’ in Deployment Options for Windows apps.
  • ARES-29493: BIOS Password Profiles not applying on devices when deployed via Workflows.
  • ARES-29652: Child OG remains undeleted despite admin’s attempt to delete it.
  • ARES-29876: Addressed UEM Console ‘page not found’ error, when you click Query button at Resources > Apps > Internal > 3CX Desktop App > Devices > Query.
  • ARES-29939: Unable to save iOS Boxer application configuration when the ‘Enable FastSync’ App Policy is applied.
  • ARES-30062: Exporting list of evaluated devices from an Application Deployment Tracking page results in a failed export.
  • ARES-30074: Spaceman error occurs while searching for a number on Profile List View page.
  • ARES-30209: App removal commands re-triggered for applications already deleted months ago.
  • ARES-30516: Profiles existing in UEM before modern architecture enablement not installing on newly enrolled Work Profile Android Devices.
  • ARES-31019: Status of installed profiles shown as ‘Installed but not assigned’ on Device Details Profiles tab.
  • ARES-31047: Launcher Profile configured with Custom Lookup fields failing to install on devices.
  • CMCM-191121: Content locker application shows foreign folder names and intermittent issue with files missing/ or displaced.
  • CRSVC-50701: Enhanced logging functionality to obfuscate full API key entries.
  • CRSVC-52960: Status Query String Not Honored for GET api/mdm/compliancepolicies.
  • CRSVC-53629: Resource delivery blocked by Compliance Policy with Enterprise Wipe action.
  • CRSVC-56613: Hardened Email Address continuity validations within UEM Console and API.
  • ENRL-4305: Enrollment blocked by server timeout in customer OG.
  • ESI-103: Tags are not getting assigned for devices being enrolled through Dropship Provisioning.
  • ESI-320: Garbled text being shown to end users upon enrolment failure due to user group restrictions.
  • FCA-207745: Environment sends email notifications for account modifications when the home button is pressed using the new deployment method.
  • FCA-207895: UEM Console makes an incorrect request at landing page for the admin user who enables 2FA and configures landing page.
  • FCA-208029: EID Value and Phone Number are not getting populated for iPad devices.
  • FCA-208096: PhysicalMemory values missing in UEM devices/search API call.
  • FCA-208136: API call “DeviceExtensiveSearchAsync” doesn’t work properly with multiple filters.
  • FCA-208232: “POST /devices/gps/search API call does not honour date ranges.
  • FCA-208380: Custom message template for Admin Activation is not getting selected correctly.
  • FCA-208389: Workspace ONE API request continually failing with 500 Internal Server error for mdm/devices/search endpoint.
  • FCA-208390: The “Apply” button on Filters does not work when devices list is opened from Assignment Groups page.
  • FCA-208408: REST API settings inheritance is being incorrectly applied for the child OG.
  • FCA-208419: NetworkInfoSearch API is not using the steps that appear in the official documentation.
  • FCA-208431: Dual SIM iOS devices showing only one phone number in the “Device Info” section.
  • FCA-208432: Device Usage Detail report reporting incorrect values for Roaming Start Date and Roaming End Date.
  • FCA-208533: Reports with a large volume of data are getting stuck as queued on the Exports page.
  • FCA-208840: Sim card details are reported as blank in the report but it is present in the UEM Console and in the DB.
  • FS-5588: Workflows install retired app version.
  • FS-5716: Windows app install fail.
  • FS-6560: Failed’ sensor status incorrectly parsed by workflow as ‘condition not met’.
  • MACOS-5408: Disk Encryption profile is incorrectly delivered to excluded devices.
  • PPAT-17434: Tunnel client not reconnecting once device regains compliance.
  • RUGG-13040: Products being pushed to unintended devices when assignment rules have integer-based custom attributes.
  • RUGG-13180: Manual sorting of Manifests not working in Products.
  • RUGG-13232: Product search (/products/search) and Product extensive search (/products/extensivesearch/) APIs are returning a default policy UUID(0000-000) instead of the actual Device Policy UUID.
  • RUGG-13304: Relay Servers were unable to connect to the Console when default Mac address was used in the discovery text.
  • UM-9294: Attribute sync is failing post upgrade to 2402 console version.
  • UM-9396: Unable to add user groups to a customer-type organization group (OG) from a partner-type OG.
  • Last Update: CW07


Disclaimer

Please note: All information in this Newsletter is statically copied from various sources. Once published, these sources won’t be checked and the Newsletter won’t be updated retrospectively. In case of doubts, always check and refer to the linked source in Omnissa Docs, Techzone or Knowledgebase.

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