Omnissa Newsletter 2025 Week 25

Upcoming Omnissa Events

EventLink and descriptionSpeakersDate
Omnissa Presents: App Management ReimaginedIT leaders agree that apps are critical in supporting workplace productivity, however many businesses struggle with complexity, high costs, and growing security risks of app management. Join Omnissa product experts and top industry leaders virtually on June 24th and 25th to explore innovative strategies that will improve how your organization manages, secures, and deploys applications across diverse environments.👉 Register here: https://appday.omnissa.events/event/home/regProcessStep1EMEA – June 24
10am GMTAMER – June 24
10am PT (1pm ET)APJ – June 25
11:30 SGT
Technology Roadshow – The Omnissa path to the autonomous workspaceAfter London, Paris, and Frankfurt, the Omnissa Technology Roadshow will stop in Bern and Madrid. Join us for a one-day event where we’ll dive deep into the latest technical advancements of the Omnissa solutions and introduce the Omnissa Platform.👉 Registere here: https://eventregistrations.co.uk/omnissa/technologyroadshow/26 June – Madrid
Horizon meets Nutanix AHV – providing choice for Virtual Apps & DesktopsAre you currently running Horizon 8 on Nutanix HCI hardware? Considering transitioning from vSphere to AHV or adopting Nutanix HCI with Horizon 8? This session is tailored for you.Jon Holloway, Director of Product Management, OmnissaHilko Lantinga, Staff Engineer, Omnissa1 July15:00 BST
“Walk This Way” webinar series: Horizon on NutanixWe are excited to invite you to our exclusive Solutions webinar series, “Walk This Way” with WWT and Omnissa, where we will explore the latest trends and innovations in Digital Employee Experience (DEX)Apps on Demand, and Horizon. Join us for insightful discussions and expert insights across four engaging sessions.👉 Registere here: https://omnissa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JjQZHF-uRxS4PCMru8Ok_g#/registration  17 July7 PM – 8 PM CEST
1 PM – 2 PM EDT
10 AM – 11 AM PDT
Omnissa Tech Deep Dive: Windows device provisioningWhat’s the difference between Drop Ship Online vs. Offline and which to use when?  What’s a PPKG file? This tech deep dive session will clearly explain and demonstrate the behind-the-scenes activities that enable provisioning new Windows devices.
Join our subject matter experts @Jo Harder and @Joshua Spencer for some valuable tech content!
Jo Harder,
Joshua Spencer
23 July5 PM – 6 PM
11 AM – 12 PM
8 AM – 9 AM
Omnissa ONE returns in 2025SAVE THE DATEOmnissa ONE America
Las Vegas, Cosmopolitan Hotel
Sept 15th – Sept 17th Omnissa ONE Europe
Amsterdam, Maritim Hotel Amsterdam
Oct 7th – Oct 9th Omnissa ONE Asia
Tokyo, ANA InterContinental Hotel 
Nov 17th – Nov 19th 

Release Updates: 

Apple announcements at WWDC

🔐 Apple School Manager & Apple Business Manager

  • Restrict Sign-In: Limit device sign-in to only Managed Apple Accounts.
  • New APIs: Automate device management tasks like device assignment and status tracking.
  • Device Management Migration: Seamless migration between MDMs without full device erasure.
  • Unmanaged Account List: Download lists of personal Apple IDs on verified domains.
  • Developer Services: Managed Apple Accounts now support developer tools like notarization.
  • Warranty Info: View AppleCare and warranty details in management portals.
  • IMEI, EID, MAC Info: Expanded inventory data for better asset tracking.
  • Alternative Enrollment Discovery: Support for alternate service discovery URLs.
  • Granular Role Privileges: Fine-tune permissions for Device Enrollment Managers.

📱 Device Management Enhancements

  • Content Filtering: New privacy-preserving URL filtering using PIR and Network Extension.
  • Safari Management: Configure bookmarks, homepage, and privacy settings.
  • Return to Service: Now supports app preservation and Apple Vision Pro.
  • Apple Vision Pro: Manual registration, Quick Start, and Managed Setup Assistant support.
  • Audio Accessories: Temporary pairing for AirPods/Beats with auto-removal.
  • Software Updates: Declarative update management now standard across all platforms.
  • Apple Intelligence Controls: Manage features like Genmoji, Smart Replies, and ChatGPT integration.
  • Network Relay: Support for FQDNs in relay configurations.
  • EnrollmentSSO: Enforce identity apps and required apps during enrollment.
  • File Provider Extensions: Sync Desktop/Documents with third-party cloud storage.
  • Battery Health: iPads now report battery health via status reports.
  • Messaging/Calling App Control: Set and restrict default apps and services like iMessage and RCS.
  • Automatic Reboot: Secure reboot after inactivity, configurable via MDM.
  • Apple Configurator + Shortcuts: Automate device setup workflows.

📦 App Management

  • Declarative App Management: Install, update, and pin app versions with status reporting.
  • Mac Support: Declarative management for App Store apps, custom apps, and .pkg files.
  • Managed App Configs: Securely deploy app-specific settings and secrets.

🧑💼 Identity Management

  • Platform SSO Enhancements:
  • Attestation: Hardware-backed identity verification.
  • Simplified Setup: Enforce SSO during Setup Assistant.
  • Authenticated Guest Mode: Temporary logins with automatic data wipe.
  • Tap to Login: NFC-based passwordless login using iPhone or Apple Watch.
  • Kerberos SSO: Deprecated in favor of Extensible SSO.

🎓 Education-Specific Updates

  • Schoolwork 3.1: New grading scales, custom review items, and exportable analytics.
  • AppleSeed for IT: Beta testing program for IT teams with Managed Apple Accounts.

Current Omnissa Security Advisories 

Find all latest advisories in the Omnissa Security Response Center

Omnissa UX Research Opportunities: 

  • Our goal is to gather insight intouser behaviorsmotivations, 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!

EXCITING STUFF COMING SOON!!!!!!

KB Highlights & Announcements: 

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

High Priority KBs: 

Recently added KBs (Links) 

Recently updated KBs (Links)

Digital Workspace Techzone, Blog, Community and YouTube Updates 

3rd Party Blog Updates & Industry News 

Beta, Lab and Tech Preview Updates 

Currently available: 

Coming soon:

  • App Volumes Physical Endpoint support with ALM* (Tech Preview) — June
  • WS1 MQTT Printer* (Tech Preview) — July
  • Horizon 8 on Nutanix* (Beta2) — June
  • Apple macOS Platform SSO with Omnissa Access* — June
  • Boxer (iOS and Android) — mid June
  • Content for Android — late June
  • Omnissa Identity Service – Migration to Entra ID for UEM (Limited Availability) — End of June 

Past Omnissa Event Recordings

Omnissa Online Recording of Omnissa Online Event: YouTube RecordingVarious
Unified Windows Management: Windows Server Management (Beta) and Windows Multi-user in Workspace ONE UEMThis webcast will focus on the Omnissa Workspace ONE Windows Server Management Beta and Windows Multi-user management support.https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/19382/644453Grischa Ernst, Product Line ManagerCamille Debay, Product Line Manager – Windows ManagementSaurabh Jhunjhunwala, Staff Customer Success Engineer17 June 
Omnissa Tech Deep Dive: Bringing VDI goodies to your physical desktops and laptopsWe invite you to a demo-packed session, where you will learn how to bring the benefits of App Volumesand DEM(Dynamic Environment Manager) to your physical Windows devices.This brings the same benefits and features you know from your Horizon VDI environments to your desktops and laptops. You have full control over the application lifecycle, ensuring the best user experience and more!
https://community.omnissa.com/webinars/omnissa-tech-deep-dive-bringing-vdi-goodies-to-your-physical-desktops-and-laptops-r13/
Pim Van De Vis, Customer Success Engineer18 June
Omnissa Tech Deep Dive: Enrich your access policies with more data for better security @Peter Björk will cover 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/webinars/omnissa-tech-deep-dive-enrich-your-access-policies-with-more-data-for-better-security-r11/Peter BjörkApr 16 2025
Increase the value of your Omnissa deployment with advanced data and automation: powered by Intelligence and Freestyle OrchestratorJoin 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.https://community.omnissa.com/webinars/increase-the-value-of-your-omnissa-deployment-with-advanced-data-and-automation-powered-by-intelligence-and-freestyle-orchestrator-r10/Evan HurstNigitha AlugubelliMitch BerkApr 2 2025

Latest Patch & Seed Script Updates: 

OS Updates Seed Script

  • Most recent update :
    • macOS 26 beta (25A5279m)
    • visionOS 26 beta (23M5263m)
    • tvOS 26 beta (23J5279m)
    • iPadOS 26 beta (23A5260n)
    • iOS 26 beta (23A5260n)
  • Last Update: CW25

Device Model Seed Script

  • Seed Script to support
    • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi, MD4A4, iPad15,7, Blue, 128GB, A3354
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi, MD4H4, iPad15,7, Blue, 256GB, A3354
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi, MD4Y4, iPad15,7, Blue, 512GB, A3354
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi, MD4E4, iPad15,7, Pink, 128GB, A3354
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi, MD4P4, iPad15,7, Pink, 256GB, A3354
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi, MD5C4, iPad15,7, Pink, 512GB, A3354
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi, MD4D4, iPad15,7, Yellow, 128GB, A3354
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi, MD4J4, iPad15,7, Yellow, 256GB, A3354
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi, MD5A4, iPad15,7, Yellow, 512GB, A3354
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi, MD3Y4, iPad15,7, Silver, 128GB, A3354
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi, MD4G4, iPad15,7, Silver, 256GB, A3354
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi, MD4Q4, iPad15,7, Silver, 512GB, A3354
    • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular (Global markets outside China)
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, MD7G4, iPad15,8, Blue, 128GB, A3355
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, MD7L4, iPad15,8, Blue, 256GB, A3355
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, MD7Q4, iPad15,8, Blue, 512GB, A3355
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, MD7J4, iPad15,8, Pink, 128GB, A3355
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, MD7N4, iPad15,8, Pink, 256GB, A3355
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, MD7T4, iPad15,8, Pink, 512GB, A3355
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, MD7H4, iPad15,8, Yellow, 128GB, A3355
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, MD7M4, iPad15,8, Yellow, 256GB, A3355
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, MD7R4, iPad15,8, Yellow, 512GB, A3355
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, MD7F4, iPad15,8, Silver, 128GB, A3355
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, MD7K4, iPad15,8, Silver, 256GB, A3355
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, MD7P4, iPad15,8, Silver, 512GB, A3355
    • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular (China)
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, MD7V4, iPad15,8, Blue, 128GB, A3356
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, MDAJ4, iPad15,8, Blue, 256GB, A3356
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, MD8E4, iPad15,8, Blue, 512GB, A3356
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, MD7X4, iPad15,8, Pink, 128GB, A3356
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, MD8C4, iPad15,8, Pink, 256GB, A3356
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, MD8G4, iPad15,8, Pink, 512GB, A3356
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, MD7W4, iPad15,8, Yellow, 128GB, A3356
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, MD8A4, iPad15,8, Yellow, 256GB, A3356
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, MD8F4, iPad15,8, Yellow, 512GB, A3356
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, MD7U4, iPad15,8, Silver, 128GB, A3356
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, MD7Y4, iPad15,8, Silver, 256GB, A3356
      • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, MD8D4, iPad15,8, Silver, 512GB, A3356
  • Last update: CW21

Workspace ONE UEM 23.10

  • Patch level 23.10.0.52
    • AGGL-18082 – Move Google API calls from Entity Reconcile Service to Integration Service for events like User Group Edited.
  • Last Update: CW25

Workspace ONE UEM 24.02

  • Patch Level: 24.2.0.32
    • RUGG-13494 – Toggle Product Status from Product Set does not work.
    • FCA-210541 – Some pages are showing old Workspace ONE UEM logo when the header font color is set to dark.
    • AAPP-18299 – Admin without Application View permission cannot view iOS Update Details page.
  • Last Update: CW24

Workspace ONE UEM 2406

  • Patch level 24.6.0.39

All Environments

  • FS-7020v- Script is running forever after sync refresh, even though UEM indicated it has executed.
  • FCA-210222 – Rebranding – Update Hub Services URL.
  • FCA-210043 – Re-introduce Dutch and Italian locales.
  • CRSVC-62871 – Support the UserInfo object in the DigiCert CA template.
  • CRSVC-60724 – Applications not removed from Windows devices with compliance policy action to block or remove all managed apps.
  • CRSVC-57801 – Enhance Compliance policy evaluation to reflect updates to policy rules immediately.
  • CRSVC-55720 – Remove gumdrop tag from tier1 tests.
  • ARES-32778 – A few profiles were not installing on devices, and the Last Scan time was not updating on the Device Profiles list.
  • AGGL-18379 – Android checked-out or checked-in devices were failing to install the required resources based on the smart group membership.
  • Last Update: CW25

Workspace ONE UEM 2410

  • Patch level 24.10.0.15

All Environments

  • RUGG-13641 – Entitlement Rules for Update Policy do not have resource_managed_by_organization_group_uuid property in the property bag.
  • RUGG-13616 – APN profile was not loading any payload settings.
  • MACOS-5747 – Incorrect verbiage was seen when Lock Screen was initiated from the Device Details View page.
  • MACOS-4581 – Extensible Single Sign-on Kerberos payload updates.
  • CRSVC-57942 – Remove the Server EKU attribute from CSR generation for device certificates generated through ADC.
  • CRSVC-62551 – Unexpected behaviour around macOS script assignments in Version: 24.6.0.21 (2406).
  • CRSVC-62548 – Error while trying to access the API Event Notifications page.
  • ARES-32380 – Admin at the child OG receives ‘Door Locked’ error while accessing the Deployment Tracking page of an app added at the parent OG.
  • ARES-28988 – The UEM admin cannot export application’s User Ratings list.
  • AMST-43483 – Profile deletion was not working.
  • AMST-42971 – ARM64 devices were unable to use Registry detection criteria.
  • AGGL-18806 – PRM cache does not consider the resource target filter when returning actions – shared iPads.
  • AAPP-19376 – Purchased VPP app uninstall API was not working in customer environment.
  • AAPP-19353 – Select number of VPP apps get “access denied” grey banner when pushing installation from device details.
  • AAPP-19260 – Sample job queuing beyond expected in a run.

Modernized Environments

  • VOS-226 – The Profiles Install action was not delivered to AppleVisionPro devices.
  • ARES-33156 – Error was displayed when editing profiles that have excluded Smart Groups but no assigned Smart Groups.
  • ARES-32708 – A few profiles were not visible on the Device Profiles list in Partner-enabled UEM environments.
  • ARES-32372 – Inactive profiles were sometimes not visible on the Profile List view page.
  • ARES-31813 – Saving SDK profile shows error has occurred, but entered details are still present when the profile is opened for viewing.
  • AGGL-18785 – When Freestyle Mobile workflows are assigned to a device, configuring per-app VPN may fail.
  • AGGL-18692 – Profile installation and removal intermittently fail on shared iPads.
  • Last Update: CW25


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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