As hybrid work environments mature in 2023, endpoint management has become a strategic priority for IT leaders. Traditional models for managing desktops, laptops, and mobile devices no longer scale for dispersed teams and security-conscious businesses.
Organisations in New Zealand and globally now prefer a single platform for managing all endpoints—from Windows PCs to smartphones. Solutions like Microsoft Intune and VMware Workspace ONE consolidate policy enforcement, application deployment, and compliance across device types.
With ransomware and phishing threats on the rise, businesses prioritise endpoint detection and response (EDR) integrations within their UEM solutions. Real-time behavioural analytics, zero trust network access (ZTNA), and remote wipe capabilities are becoming standard.
Manual imaging and setup are giving way to zero-touch provisioning. Devices are drop-shipped directly to users and configured remotely. This approach improves onboarding times and aligns with just-in-time (JIT) resource allocation strategies.
In 2023, monitoring tools must provide visibility beyond the LAN. Cloud-first RMM platforms support proactive patching, software inventory, and system health monitoring regardless of user location. Patch management policies are now tied to risk profiles and threat intelligence.
SMEs seek visibility across the entire lifecycle—from acquisition to disposal. Analytics inform refresh cycles, user satisfaction, and asset depreciation. Tools like Lansweeper, NinjaOne, and ManageEngine are helping teams move from reactive to predictive endpoint strategy.
Regulatory compliance demands device-level enforcement of policies like encryption, app control, and data loss prevention (DLP). Device compliance reporting has become key for audits and board reporting. NZ businesses increasingly require proof of security posture for supply chain inclusion.
Small and mid-sized businesses are partnering with managed service providers (MSPs) to standardise endpoint management. Providers like Virtus Group Ltd deliver unified endpoint policies, endpoint backup, remote remediation, and analytics dashboards across multiple customer environments.
Eduardo Wnorowski is a Technologist and Director at Virtus Group Ltd.
With over 28 years of experience in IT and consulting, he brings deep expertise in networking, security, infrastructure, and transformation.
Eduardo helps New Zealand businesses navigate change with clarity, security, and trust.
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