The official announcement that support for Ivanti DSM, a widely used and valued client management software, is to end has sent many organizations into a period of re-planning. With the sales stop for new customers in 2023 and the final end of support at the end of 2026, Ivanti DSM is on the brink of extinction.
How can companies react to this in order not to lose the range of functions that Ivanti DSM offered? One option for software migration, which is an obvious choice for some companies, is to move from Ivanti DSM to VMware Workspace One. This solution is already used in numerous companies, for example for mobile device management, and therefore promises a simple changeover process.
In this article, we discuss the reasons why moving from Ivanti DSM to VMware Workspace One can be a smart decision for organizations and the potential this new solution offers for client management.
Act as quickly as possible: The end-of-support of Ivanti DSM is approaching
Ivanti DSM has established itself as the central solution for the management of end devices in larger IT environments in a large number of companies. The software offers comprehensive functions ranging from software packaging and patch management to the automated installation of operating systems.
However, Ivanti DSM’s days as the leading software solution in this area are numbered. At the beginning of 2024, the developer officially announced what had already been in the air for a long time: the end-of-sale for new customers in 2023 would be followed by the end-of-support for the popular software solution at the end of 2026. The lack of technical support and updates makes Ivanti DSM a discontinued model.
For companies currently using Ivanti DSM, the search for an alternative software solution is not only recommended, but urgently required in order to continue to be able to build on reliable support and a high level of IT security. For this reason, the move from Ivanti DSM to VMware Workspace One or another alternative is becoming a hot topic.
VMware Workspace One as an alternative to Ivanti DSM
VMware Workspace One is a comprehensive IT management software that is already used in many companies. Designed as a complete solution, it is characterized by a wide range of functions that are less specialized but more diverse than those of Ivanti DSM:
- Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
- App distribution and management via an enterprise app store
- Secure access control and authentication
- High compatibility with other VMware solutions
Why a move from Ivanti DSM to VMware Workspace One can make sense
Finding the perfect alternative to Ivanti DSM is not an easy process for many companies. This is due to the fact that there is hardly a 1:1 replacement for the Ivanti software, which is known as a specialized stand-alone solution. Instead, various solutions such as Microsoft SCCM, Aagon ACMP, Tanium or VMware Workspace can be used.
One reason for moving from Ivanti DSM to VMware Workspace One is the license situation in your company. If the solution is already in use in your IT organization, for example for mobile device management, it may also make sense to replace the Ivanti DSM functions for software packaging and patch management with VMware Workspace One.
However, we cannot give you a general answer in this article as to whether moving from Ivanti DSM to VMware Workspace One is the right option for your specific requirements. Our experienced experts will be happy to advise you individually and independently.
Conclusion
The imminent end-of-support for the Ivanti DSM end device management software is forcing companies and their IT teams to look for a suitable successor solution. One such alternative is to move from Ivanti DSM to VMware Workspace One – a solution that is particularly interesting for some companies due to the current license situation.
Leverage IDERI expertise to evaluate whether a move from Ivanti DSM to VMware Workspace One is the right strategy for your organization and how to make the move efficiently.
