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Microsoft have released further info about the Enterprise Mobility Suite and how it will be licensed.
“Businesses can add Enterprise Mobility Suite to any user or device with active Software Assurance on CoreCAL, ECAL, or BridgeCAL for Microsoft Office 365.”
A big point of EMS is that it offers bundle pricing, making it cheaper for organizations to grab all this Cloud goodness.
Download the datasheet here:
Thanks, as ever, to Licensing School for the heads up on the datasheet.
Satya Nadella didn’t just announce Office for iPad yesterday, he also announced the Enterprise Mobility Suite (EMS).
The capabilities packaged in the EMS are a giant step beyond simple MDM. The EMS is a people-first approach to identity, devices, apps, and data – and it allows you to actively build upon what you already have in place while proactively empowering your workforce well into the future.
The EMS has three key elements:
What do these bits do?
Azure AD Premium is packed with features that save IT teams time and money, for example:
Windows Intune is Microsofts cloud-based MDM and PC management solution.
Since its launch we have regularly delivered updates to this service at a cloud cadence. In October 2013 and January 2014 we added new capabilities like e-mail profile management for iOS, selective wipe, iOS 7 data protection configuration, and remote lock and password reset.
Following up on these new features, in April we will also be adding more Android device management with support for the Samsung KNOX platform, as well as support for the upcoming update to Windows Phone.
Microsoft Azure Rights Management is a powerful and easy-to-use way for organizations to protect their critical information when it is at rest or in transit.
This service is already available today as part of Office 365, and Microsoft recently added extended capability for existing on-prem deployments. Azure RMS now supports the connection to on-prem Exchange, SharePoint, and Windows Servers.
For example, if an employee leaves an organization or if a document is accidentally sent to the wrong individual, the company’s data is protected because there is no way for the recipient to open the file.
The Enterprise Mobility Suite (EMS) will be available via Microsoft’s Enterprise Volume Licensing programs from May 1st.
See more info here:
Rumours abound that Microsoft are set to make 2 announcements at tomorrow’s (27/03/14) web conference:
1) Office for iPad
2) Enterprise Mobility Suite
Office for iPad is a big one, that’s been talked about for a long while, and is a tricky thing to consider. On one hand, there are millions of people with iPads who will surely buy Office – bringing in significant revenue to Redmond. On the other hand, does Office on iPad weaken the Windows tablet message somewhat?
I don’t think it does, Office isn’t the only benefit of a Windows tablet – but I can see it being a question MS will need to address.
The second point is a newer rumour – the Enterprise Mobility Suite (EMS). According to ZDNet, this will be a bundle of:
This would enable organizations to easily manage 1000’s of devices – Windows, Windows RT, Windows Phone as well as iOS & Android – with features such as self service password reset, group management and more.
Source – ZDnet: http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-to-unveil-enterprise-mobility-suite-alongside-office-for-ipad-7000027717/
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