Omnissa Newsletter 2025 Week 10

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Upcoming Omnissa Events

EventLink and descriptionSpeakersDate
Omnissa Tech Deep Dive: What’s new with Windows software distribution?  Omnissa Tech Deep Dive: What’s new with Windows software distribution? – March 26th, 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 Manager26 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.https://community.omnissa.com/events/event/38-big-game-hunting-ransomware%E2%80%99s-high-stakes-war-on-enterprises/?_rid=13Huib Dijkstra, Lead Solution Engineer7 May

Release Updates: 

Workspace ONE Launcher 25.02 for Android

What’s New

  • 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.

Workspace ONE Boxer 25.02.1 for iOS

What’s New

  • In this release, we have made a few updates containing general quality and performance improvements with no new features.

Bugs Fixed

  • We are always working to improve Workspace ONE Boxer for iOS with every release. This release reports no major bug fixes.

Workspace ONE Intelligent Hub 25.01 for iOS

What’s New

  • Enhancements to Enrollment terms of use to show the previously accepted TOUs.
  • Last updated time added to the Pull to refresh functionality to indicate when the data was last updated.
  • Support for iOS 15 has been removed.

Workspace ONE Content for iOS 25.02

What’s New?

  • Support for Electronic mail format (EML).
  • Ability to collecting mobile analytics data from devices via Workspace ONE Content.
  • Mobile Analytics is part of our Digital Employee Experience solution set. Omnissa Intelligence receives the data from UEM with additional device and application data that allows comprehensive view of device performance and the experience it delivers to end users.

Bugs Fixed :

  • ISCL-183955: Content app prompts for authentication multiple times for OAuth repo.
  • ISCL-184332: Content app crashed when attachment is opened from Boxer.

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!

Test drive a NEW Horizon Admin Portal for MSPs

  • About: Research & Design are looking into creating a dedicated portal for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to help manage their clients’ Horizon solutions.
  • Opportunity: Play with a clickable prototype in a 45-minute, 1×1 interview via Zoom. Upon completing the Zoom interview you will receive Omnissa swag as a thank you.
  • Relevant for: Customers who act as MSPs and manage Horizon solutions.
  • SIGN UP HERE

WS1 UEM: Test the Usability of a REFRESHED Compliance Policy Feature

  • About: Omnissa Design has made some updates such as: more flexibility in Conditions and Actions, now fully managed on Mac and Windows, ability to assign via Smart Groups, more granular policy Risk Levels, AND MORE!
  • Opportunity: Play with a clickable prototype in a 45-minute, 1×1 interview via Zoom. Upon completing the Zoom interview you will receive Omnissa swag as a thank you.
  • Relevant for: Admins involved with creating/managing compliance policies.
  • SIGN UP HERE

KB Highlights & Announcements: 

If customers are using the Legacy header to identify the requests and eventually filter them, they must:  

  • Update their configuration to use the new X-WorkspaceOne-Boxer-RequestId header to ensure uninterrupted service.  
  • If SEG is used, it must be updated to version 2.31 or later.  

Important Note: Failure to update to the new header and in the SEG version will result in potential service disruptions after the Boxer v25.04 release. 

  • 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 

Horizon Cloud Service Next-Gen security overview

3rd Party Blog Updates & Industry News 

Beta, Lab and Tech Preview Updates 

Get started with Omnissa Beta-program

Currently available: 

Coming soon:

  • Tunnel for macOS — March
  • Tunnel for Android — March
  • Omni– April/May
  • Conditional Access – iOS Shared Device Mode for Entra ID  (Requires Shared SaaS UAT) — March

Past Omnissa Event Recordings

Omnissa Online Recording of Omnissa Online Event: YouTube RecordingVarious
EUC TechInsights – Reimagine Application Management: Unlock the Power of App VolumesIs 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
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. https://omnissa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XfEhekd8QFCZ2sVzErZ4vQ#/registrationPim van de VisFeb 25, 2025 04:00 PM
Exploring Workspace ONE UEM Frontline and What’s New with Android Management APIo 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 2025https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/19382/635273?utm_source=OmnissaMarketing&utm_medium=brighttalk&utm_campaign=635273Mitch 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

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: 24.2.0.25
  • RUGG-13443 – Product fails to honor applicability rule when oemBuildVersion attribute is used more than once in applicability rule.
  • RUGG-13370 – Unable to save Schedule type Condition when the schedule date is in the year 2025 or later.
  • CRSVC-58522 – Windows | Failed to fetch metadata from the server for workflows which causes delays in resources delivery.
  • ARES-31047 – Launcher Profile configured with Custom Lookup fields failing to install on devices.
  • AMST-42826 – Commands getting queued on Windows devices post console upgrade to 2406
  • AGGL-17940 – Android app are removed from devices when renamed by administrator.
  • AGGL-17575 – Android Credentials profile becomes corrupted when adding version if “Allow silent app access” is enabled.
  • AGGL-10395 – Migration should be created with valid smart groups.
  • AAPP-18691 – Cannot install some VPP Apps as we get an Associate Failure for the licenses.
  • AAPP-18245 – During DEP enrollment, the Device OS version is not correctly read from the device.
  • AAPP-17815 – Custom Command shows Pending under Troubleshooting tab in Device Details.
  • Last Update: CW10

Workspace ONE UEM 2406

  • Patch level 24.6.0.25
  • AMST-42987 – AirWatch CA certificate not getting installed with manual push of the SCEP profile.
  • ARES-31835 – Unmanaged profiles being removed from iOS DEP devices.
  • Last Update: CW10

Workspace ONE UEM 2410

  • Patch level 24.10.0.1
  • FCA-209557 – “Query” action is not resulting in Device Check-In for macOS devices.
  • FS-6714 – Hide Reported Time in device details page workflow tab and workflow page for mobile devices.
  • FS-7038 – Not pushing global tags in while reporting metrics.
  • FS-6781 – Spaceman error when clicking into a newly published workflow.
  • AGGL-17575 – Android credentials profile becomes corrupted when adding version if “Allow silent app access” is enabled.
  • ARES-31051 – API to fetch profiles in an organization group is failing intermittently with ‘Internal Server Error’.
  • AMST-42286 – EAR update notifications not working.
  • CRSVC-58722 – Extend syslog coverage to include all modern SaaS services.
  • FS-6808 – Freestyle Getting Started page – change text to include mobile platforms.
  • AGGL-18066 – Geofencing for Android profiles is not honored.
  • FCA-208850 – Improved logic for offline devices within the data migration stored procedure for modern SaaS architecture.
  • AAPP-17770 – iOS: Unable to retrieve the email address in “local identifier” for VPN profile.
  • PPAT-18645 – Modern Stack only – Tunnel certificates are not delivered to the Windows Tunnel client on certificate renewal.
  • CRSVC-58684 – Prevent incorrect Purchased app removals on the device.
  • FCA-209732 – Right click issue caused by blinking popup when hover on devices when using Layout > Custom in UEM (2410).
  • AAPP-18195 – SSO extension generates duplicate XML entries.
  • AMST-42945 – Update Intel cloud service build to include commit and build tag info.
  • MACOS-5482 – Update macOS selective app list sample source when sent from Intelligent Hub from MDM to MAC_OS_MUNKI.
  • CRSVC-58522 – Windows | Failed to fetch metadata from the server for workflows, which causes delays in resources delivery.
  • Last Update: CW10


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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