{"id":121013,"date":"2025-08-12T11:06:25","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T11:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/?p=121013"},"modified":"2025-08-13T04:11:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T04:11:11","slug":"new-mdm-features-windows-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/fr\/blog\/new-mdm-features-windows-linux\/","title":{"rendered":"Feature Roundup: Windows and Linux \u2013 August 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Let\u2019s be honest: managing endpoints across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/products\/mobile-device-management\/windows-11-device-management\/\">Windows<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/products\/mobile-device-management\/linux-device-management\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Linux<\/a> isn\u2019t for the faint of heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some days, it feels like 80% of your job is applying compliance policies\u2014rule after rule, across every device. The other 20%? Convincing users why they <em>really<\/em> shouldn\u2019t uninstall antivirus because it \u201cslows things down\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the good news: the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/products\/mobile-device-management\/\"><strong>SureMDM<\/strong><\/a> updates bring powerful new features that make your admin job easier, boost security for your Windows and Linux devices, and offer greater flexibility for your users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"android-section\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">The Latest in Windows\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"img-text-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"img-box\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ZTNA-Solution.jpg\" alt=\"SureAccess\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"text-box\">\n    <h4>SureAccess<\/h4>\n    <p>\n      4x faster than traditional VPNs \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/products\/sureaccess\/\">SureAccess<\/a> is a robust <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/solutions\/capabilities\/zero-trust-network-access\/\">Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution<\/a> that ensures secure, seamless access to corporate resources for your employees\u2014anytime, anywhere.<br>\n<i>Empower your workforce without compromising on security.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"img-text-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"text-box\">\n    <h4>Custom ADMX &#038; Browser Management<\/h4>\n    <p>\n      Configure third-party app policies and browser settings beyond the basics.\n      <ul>\n        <li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/blog\/app-configuration-with-custom-admx-template-for-windows\/\">Custom ADMX<\/a> to apply settings from any .admx\/.adml template.<\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/blog\/enterprise-browser-management-secure-and-streamline-browsing-on-windows-devices\/\">Browser Management<\/a> lets you configure key settings for Edge, Chrome, and Firefox \u2014 including homepage, security, updates, proxy, cookies and more.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n<i>Finally manage browser settings and third-party app policies without relying on external GPOs (Group Policy Objects) or manual registry hacks.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"img-box\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Custom-ADMX-Windows.jpg\" alt=\"Custom ADMX &#038; Browser Management\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"img-text-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"img-box\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/MDM-Device-Actions.jpg\" alt=\"Device Actions\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"text-box\">\n    <h4>Device Actions<\/h4>\n    <p>\n      Perform key device control functions like <strong>Wipe, Lock, Lost Mode, Reboot, and Shutdown<\/strong> from a <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.42gears.com\/suremdm\/windows_jobs_profiles\/windows_jobs\/static_jobs\/device_actions\">single job<\/a>.<br>\n<i>Enjoy a smoother experience with fewer logins\u2014reducing friction and making access seamless across apps.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"img-text-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"text-box\">\n    <h4>New Data Analytics Policy<\/h4>\n    <p>\n      Enable MTD data capture with the Data Analytics Policy job. Configure and deploy on Windows devices to start collecting and displaying threat data on the MTD Dashboard.<br>\n<i>Ensure faster and more efficient MTD data capture.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"img-box\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Data-Analytics-Policy.jpg\" alt=\"Data Analytics Policy\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"img-text-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"img-box\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Windows-MTD.jpg\" alt=\"Windows MTD\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"text-box\">\n    <h4>Windows MTD Enhancements<\/h4>\n    <p>\n      We\u2019ve enhanced the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/blog\/windows-endpoint-security-mtd\/\">Windows MTD Dashboard<\/a> with new controls and smarter insights. A platform filter (Choose from All, Android, iOS\/iPadOS, or Windows) offers clearer visibility and platform-specific device management, and a new \u2018Scan\u2019 button lets you run Quick or Full scans every 8 hours.<br>\n<i>Get accurate, timely threat visibility\u2014and take action without waiting for the Default Windows sync intervals to catch up.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"img-text-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"text-box\">\n    <h4>SureMDM Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) <\/h4>\n    <p>\n      Automatically rotate unique local admin passwords, add local administrator accounts, configure password complexity options, and enforce \u2018Online LAPS\u2019 across Windows devices with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/blog\/local-administrator-password-solution-laps-windows-linux\/\">SureMDM LAPS<\/a>.<br>\n<i>No more shared admin passwords floating around in emails or sticky notes taped to monitors.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"img-box\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Windows-LAPS.jpg\" alt=\"Windows LAPS\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"img-text-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"img-box\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Run-Script-Job-Upgrade.jpg\" alt=\"Run Script Job Upgrade\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"text-box\">\n    <h4>Run Script Job Upgrade<\/h4>\n    <p>\n      The <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.42gears.com\/suremdm\/windows_jobs_profiles\/windows_jobs\/static_jobs_ce\/runscript\" target=\"_blank\">Run Script job<\/a> now supports multi-line scripts, syntax highlighting, and file imports. Script results are shown in Job History with color-coded statuses for easier troubleshooting. PowerShell, Batch, and VB scripts are automatically detected, with formatting preserved.<br>\n<i>Easier scripting = fewer errors and faster troubleshooting.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"img-text-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"text-box\">\n    <h4>Application Compliance Policy<\/h4>\n    <p>\n      Set allowed\/blocklisted apps, detect non-compliance, and trigger automated remediation.<br>\n<i>Stop shadow IT in its tracks\u2014ensure only approved software runs on company devices.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"img-box\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Application-Compliance-Policy.jpg\" alt=\"Application Compliance Policy\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"img-text-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"img-box\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SureMDM-Agent-Agent-Settings.jpg\" alt=\"Enhanced SureMDM Agent &#038; Agent Settings\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"text-box\">\n    <h4>Enhanced SureMDM Agent &#038; Agent Settings<\/h4>\n    <p>\n      The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/blog\/smarter-windows-device-management-with-the-new-suremdm-windows-agent\/\">SureMDM Windows Agent<\/a> now features a refreshed UI and a smoother experience. Highlights include QR-based self-enrollment, built-in file and app stores, improved admin\u2013user communication, easy log uploads, ability to request remote sessions with admins, and customizable access controls.<br>\n<i>More flexibility for your end-users, quick resolution times, better communication.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"img-text-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"text-box\">\n    <h4>SureLock Settings: Use System Wallpaper<\/h4>\n    <p>\n      The new checkbox option lets you apply the system wallpaper in SureLock mode.<br>\n<i>Maintain branding\u2014even in kiosk or locked-down environments.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"img-box\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SureLock-Settings.jpg\" alt=\"SureLock Settings\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"img-text-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"img-box\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/App-Locker-Enhancements.jpg\" alt=\"App Locker Enhancements\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"text-box\">\n    <h4>App Locker Enhancements<\/h4>\n    <p>\n      The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/blog\/unlock-granular-control-with-advanced-applocker-policy-for-windows\/\">Windows App Locker Policy<\/a> now supports Customer Managed App Inventory, allowing you to curate and sync your app list for easier policy enforcement. The updated UI allows granular control over Store apps, .exe, .msi, and scripts, with new options like explicit Allow\/Deny, User Group permissions, and Folder-level rules.<br>\n<i>Take precise control of what app runs on your devices\u2014down to the folder level.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"img-text-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"text-box\">\n    <h4>Windows 11 Readiness Report<\/h4>\n    <p>\n      Analyze device hardware for compatibility with Windows 11 and upgrade readiness.<br>\n<i>Avoid upgrade surprises\u2014plan migrations with confidence.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"img-box\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Windows-11-Readiness-Report.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 11 Readiness Report\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"img-text-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"img-box\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Windows-CVE-Dashboard.jpg\" alt=\"Windows CVE Dashboard\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"text-box\">\n    <h4>Windows CVE Dashboard<\/h4>\n    <p>\n      We\u2019ve added a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/blog\/mastering-windows-cve-management-from-detection-to-remediation\/\">CVE Dashboard<\/a> to help you track vulnerabilities across your Windows 10 and 11 devices with details on severity breakdowns and real-time remediation progress.<br>\n<i>Reduce manual vulnerability tracking and patch with precision\u2014no Excel sheets required.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"img-text-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"text-box\">\n    <h4>Enhanced Windows OS Updates<\/h4>\n    <p>\n      You can now <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/blog\/windows-patch-management\/\">install Windows updates<\/a> almost instantly from the SureMDM console. The revamped interface includes a new Discovered Updates tab to show what\u2019s available, and an updated All Deployed Updates tab for tracking historical installs.<br>\n<i>Patch management just got easier. Fewer delays, fewer clicks, more control.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"img-box\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Windows-OS-Updates.jpg\" alt=\"Enhanced Windows OS Updates\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"img-text-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"img-box\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Microsoft-Office-365-Conditional-Access.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Office 365 Conditional Access\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"text-box\">\n    <h4>Microsoft Office 365 Conditional Access<\/h4>\n    <p>\n      Now integrated with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), SureMDM\u2019s device compliance is validated before allowing access to Office 365 apps. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/blog\/the-role-of-conditional-access-in-protecting-microsoft-365-apps\/\">configure policies<\/a> right from the console.<br>\n<i>Ensure only compliant devices and managed devices get access\u2014giving you a security safety net without slowing down end users.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"img-text-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"text-box\">\n    <h4>Dynamic Device Renaming<\/h4>\n    <p>\n      You now have more flexibility when renaming Windows devices. Choose whether to update the device name on both the console and device or just within the SureMDM console.<br>\n<i>Keep your device names organized (and human-readable) without confusion for you and your end users.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"img-box\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dynamic-Device-Renaming.jpg\" alt=\"Dynamic Device Renaming\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"img-text-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"img-box\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Remote-PowerShell-Script-Import-and-Execute.jpg\" alt=\"Remote PowerShell Script Import and Execute\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"text-box\">\n    <h4>Remote PowerShell Script Import and Execute<\/h4>\n    <p>\n      During a Remote PowerShell session, easily upload and execute .ps1 script files directly with the \u2018Import\u2019 and \u2018Execute\u2019 buttons.<br>\n<i>No more jumping between your local editor and the console. One click, and your script\u2019s in action.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"android-section\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Linux Feature Enhancements<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"img-text-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"text-box\">\n    <h4>Domain Binding (Microsoft Entra &#038; Google Workspace)<\/h4>\n    <p>\n      Admins can now <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/blog\/linux-domain-join\/\">configure Domain Join settings<\/a> on devices for both Microsoft Entra Domain Services and Google Workspace directory services from SureMDM.<br>\n<i>Achieve centralized authentication\u2014align your Linux login experience with enterprise standards.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"img-box\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Domain-Binding.jpg\" alt=\"Domain Binding\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"img-text-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"img-box\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Branding-and-Personalization.jpg\" alt=\"Branding and Personalization\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"text-box\">\n    <h4>Branding and Personalization<\/h4>\n    <p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/blog\/customize-device-branding-to-boost-security-awareness-and-employee-engagement\/\">Customize lock screen<\/a>, wallpapers, login messages, and prevent non-sudo users from changing branding.<br>\n<i>Deliver a polished, corporate-branded Linux experience.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"img-text-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"text-box\">\n    <h4>User Account Management<\/h4>\n    <p>\n     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/blog\/manage-user-accounts-more-effectively-with-suremdm-now-with-user-account-reports\/\">Create, modify, or remove user accounts<\/a> with time-based access controls and password management.<br>\n<i>Centralize user control\u2014no more SSHing into every machine to manage accounts.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"img-box\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/User-Account-Management.jpg\" alt=\"User Account Management\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"img-text-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"img-box\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Linux-Text-Message.jpg\" alt=\"Linux Text Message\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"text-box\">\n    <h4>New Text Messaging Options<\/h4>\n    <p>\n      Send messages as pop-ups or system tray alerts\u2014temporary or persistent.<br>\n<i>Send helpful nudges, alerts, or warnings directly to Linux users without needing email or Slack.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"img-text-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"text-box\">\n    <h4>Linux Kiosk Mode Improvements<\/h4>\n    <p>\n      We\u2019ve added auto-login, simplified account creation, and full auto-launch of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/blog\/linux-kiosk-mode-setup-guide\/\">Kiosk Mode<\/a> on reboot.<br>\n<i>Perfect for out-of-the-box ready kiosk experience.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"img-box\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Linux-Kiosk.jpg\" alt=\"Linux Kiosk\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"img-text-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"img-box\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bluetooth-Controls.jpg\" alt=\"Bluetooth Controls\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"text-box\">\n    <h4>System Settings: Bluetooth Controls<\/h4>\n    <p>\n      Allow\/block Bluetooth by device type or MAC address; build allowlists\/blocklists.<br>\n<i>Keep rogue Bluetooth accessories (and the risks they bring) off your network.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"img-text-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"text-box\">\n    <h4>Certificate Management: SCEP Support<\/h4>\n    <p>\n      Request and install certificates via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/blog\/certificate-management-mdm\/#:~:text=SCEP%20(Simple%20Certificate%20Enrollment%20Protocol)\">SCEP<\/a>, override profile settings, and remove user-installed certificates for Linux devices.<br>\n<i>Automate PKI deployment for secure, scalable authentication.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"img-box\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SCEP-Certificate.jpg\" alt=\"SCEP Certificate\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"img-text-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"img-box\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Linux-URL-Filtering.jpg\" alt=\"Linux URL Filtering\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"text-box\">\n    <h4>URL Filtering Enhancements<\/h4>\n    <p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/blog\/url-filtering-for-linux-devices-a-must-have-for-modern-it-security\/#:~:text=With%20SureMDM%20by%2042Gears%2C%20IT,admins%20prevent%20bypasses%20via%20subdomains.\">URL Filtering Policy<\/a> now supports domain-based filtering. Administrators can now allow or block entire domains including all subdomains.<br>\n<i>Filter URLs more efficiently\u2014less configuration, more coverage.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"img-text-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"text-box\">\n    <h4>User Accounts Report (Windows, Linux, macOS)<\/h4>\n    <p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/blog\/manage-user-accounts-more-effectively-with-suremdm-now-with-user-account-reports\/#:~:text=Streamlined%20User%20Account%20Reporting\">Generate detailed reports<\/a> on user accounts by platform or group\u2014on demand or scheduled.<br>\n<i>Maintain visibility into user activity across your entire device fleet.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"img-box\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/User-Accounts-Report.jpg\" alt=\"User Accounts Report\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These updates pack a punch\u2014giving you <strong>granular control<\/strong>, <strong>faster deployments<\/strong>, and <strong>stronger security<\/strong> across Windows and Linux. Whether it\u2019s streamlining scripting, rotating admin passwords, pushing OS updates, or enforcing app compliance, we\u2019ve designed these features to grow with you\u2014not grow your to-do list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still skeptical that an MDM can handle Windows and Linux equally well? That\u2019s fair. But give <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/products\/mobile-device-management\/\">SureMDM<\/a> a try\u2014you might just be surprised at how unified and effortless <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42gears.com\/solutions\/mobile-device-management\/\">device management<\/a> can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have questions or want to see it in action? Just reach out\u2014we&rsquo;re here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy managing, IT pros!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s be honest: managing endpoints across Windows and Linux isn\u2019t for the faint of heart. Some days, it feels like 80% of your job is applying compliance policies\u2014rule after rule, across every device. 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