Workspace ONE UEM Reviews

VMware Identity Manager is a part of VMware Horizon, which is utilized to manage users. I was previously an employee of VMware. I continued using products from VMware, even in HP, Accops, and Novel.

Personally, VMware Identity Manager is useful for comparison purposes so that I can provide better solutions to my company's customers.

Feature-wise, VMware Identity Manager is not a good product but can definitely be considered an average product. Though VMware claims that VMware Identity Manager is an IAM solution, it is just 50 percent of what an IAM product delivers.

The advantages of VMware Identity Manager can be experienced if one uses VMware Horizon.

There is a need for better user lifecycle management within VMware Identity Manager, along with better user governance, including the separation of duties of the users. In my company, we are not able to create a policy for the separation of duties of the users, so it is an area where improvement is required. The official authentication and fingerprint authentication should be part of VMware Identity Manager, and I feel these areas are currently missing. 

The scalability of the product needs to improve. The product should be tightly integrated with the third-party products because it's not like a customer is going to purchase all the VMware products, as they might have different solutions for different purposes.

I have been using VMware for eight years, and I have experience with VMware Identity Manager for five or six years. I have been using VMware Identity Manager in my present company for over twenty months.

The product has a lot of bugs. If you search on Google, you will find that the product has a lot of vulnerabilities.

Stability-wise, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

It is a scalable solution. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a six out of ten.

Earlier, the technical support offered for the product was good. After Broadcom acquired the product, there were many concerns among the employees of the solution, and many employees of VMware left the organization. The recent developments in the acquisition of VMware and Broadcom, and because its employees are leaving the organization, leading to a reduction in the workforce, have raised concerns among the product's users.

I rate the support a seven out of ten.

Neutral

I have experience with ARCON, 1Kosmos, and InstaSafe. VMware Identity Manager can't be described as a full-fledged solution for identity management. VMware is too costly, which is a reason why customers avoid it.

The product's initial setup phase was difficult since it is a Linux appliance that is not totally integrated with all the solutions.

Not just with VMware Identity Manager, but all the products that fall under VMware Horizon request around a period of 30 days to finish the deployment process.

There is a need for four engineers, one project manager, and one solution architect to deploy the product.

The solution is deployed on an on-premises model.

With an increase in the cost of the solution, the customers who use the product are not experiencing any return on investment.

A person should pay towards the licensing costs of VMware Identity Manager on a yearly or monthly basis, but government and public sector units cannot for a perpetual licensing model. VMware recently increased the costs attached to the support offered to users. Some of the customers who use VMware have been complaining that the new costs for support add up to an additional 30 percent overhead costs if they decide to go for renewal.

I still evaluate products like ARCON, 1Kosmos, and InstaSafe against VMware Identity Manager.

The maintenance of the product is difficult since there is a need to have so much dependency on other products or solutions, for which you need to ensure that you are on the same page with other vendors. The maintenance of the product is quite complex since there are too many dependencies.

For the maintenance of the product, a user needs to have access to L1, L2, and L3 support because of the tool's relation with end-user computing. If there are any issues with the solution, then the user won't be able to do work, which hampers the user's productivity.

I rate the product a five out of ten.

We use the product to manage virtual machines and services within a company's infrastructure. Over time, the focus has shifted towards incorporating additional features like container services.

The platform provides a stable environment for operations and quickly creates new environments. Additionally, it offers efficient flexibility.

The product's stability for certain instances needs improvement.

I've been using VMware Workspace ONE under guidance for about two years.

Workspace ONE's stability is eight out of ten. While it's considered stable in general, there are situations where it feels somewhat risky, especially when pushing the limits of its capabilities. In these instances, there may be concerns about stability, particularly when the environment runs slower.

The number of users fluctuates depending on the project's stability and requirements.

The deployment duration of Workspace ONE can vary depending on several factors. For example, converting and testing could take some time if an organization has a VMware environment with approximately ten Linux servers. However, leveraging Azure offerings may streamline certain aspects of the deployment process, such as copying virtual machines directly into the Azure environment. Additionally, organizations working with government or ministry clients, who often utilize specialized environments, may require additional time for meticulous preparation and replicating the environment.

While the platform offers comprehensive solutions, it can be expensive, especially if you only need it for occasional testing and deployment.

We prioritize integrating new applications and platforms into Workspace ONE and replicating the client environment, facilitating our development process. We typically develop, test, and then restore environments, which covers most of our cases.

We have clients with proprietary systems, and it's more convenient for us to upload their virtual machines to Azure. Instead of installing everything, I prefer copying their virtual machines from on-premises VMware environments. However, when updating these virtual machines on Azure, I have to install agents and other components each time. I would like to have a mobile solution in the cloud to streamline this process.

As someone who works in a development environment without stringent production requirements, someone other than me might be the target user for Workspace ONE. Before deciding, assessing whether the features and capabilities align with the individual or organization's requirements is important.

I rate it an eight out of ten.

VMware Workspace ONE is an MDM solution that we use to manage mobile devices, laptops, IoT devices, and iPads.

The solution's Self-Service feature is valuable because it gives a single managed application that users can download and use based on their preferences and productivity.

The solution's pre-stage enrollment could be improved. I would like to see more geofencing in the solution so that we can precisely track and keep a record of the devices in case of theft.

I have been using VMware Workspace ONE for three years.

VMware Workspace ONE is a stable solution. Sometimes, we have to wait for the latest updates. You don't have to wait in the case of Apple devices because Apple releases changes in their update, and based on that, the leading solutions also make the changes in the beta version.

VMware Workspace ONE is a scalable solution, and we can add multiple devices to it.

Currently, 1,500 users are managing the devices in our company. It's not extensively used because we are partners who sell these solutions to our customers.

We have heard from our customers that their experience with the solution's technical support was pretty good. Also, we have our in-house support center, where we take customer calls and resolve their issues periodically.

The solution's initial setup is not complex. Anyone with a little basic knowledge can do the configuration.

We implemented the solution through an in-house team.

The deployment process is pretty simple. You should have the devices, back-end connections, ports, and Identity Manager. The devices should be in one single portal managed by Apple Business Manager. You can do the enrollment. If the Apple Business Manager is unavailable, you can do the user-initiated enrollment, which can be done by the user's end.

In some cases, a customer may feel the solution is expensive.

VMware Workspace ONE is deployed on the cloud, but the on-premises version is also available based on the customer's industry requirements. Users who want to manage their devices should look at the solution based on their future prospects, not the current scenario.

Overall, I rate VMware Workspace ONE an eight out of ten.

Due to limited access, we have limited access control.We are using VMware Workspace ONE mainly for access control. Actually, as per our requirements, the product provider offers us conditional access. I think no other product provides this type of criteria. That's why we are using it.

Customer support needs improvement. Many times, when we encounter an issue, it takes a lot of time for the support team to connect with us and resolve the issue. Sometimes, it may take more than one week to resolve any issue. 

I have been working with this solution for four years. 

It is a stable solution. I would rate the stability a ten out of ten. 

It is a scalable solution. There are around 700 end-users in our company. 

There is room for improvement in customer service and support. 

Neutral

The initial setup is neither very easy nor difficult. I would say it's normal.

Our internal team deployed the solution. Moreover, no maintenance is required for the solution.

It is neither too expensive nor too cheap. The pricing can be improved. Actually, most of the features are included, but some of them are payable. There are add-ons that require additional payment.

So, most of them are add-ons that we need to pay extra for. I think that was one issue with the product.

I would definitely recommend using the solution.  It is superior compared to others.  Overall, I would rate the solution a ten out of ten. 

I'm a reseller and help our customers implement the solution. We're using version 20.

Most of our customers deploy the solution on a public cloud. It's the VMware shared cloud. Most of our customers are small enterprises because most of the businesses in Hong Kong are small. Our customers usually have 20 to 100 devices.

There are two distributors in Hong Kong. We buy from the distributor, resell the solution, and we help other IT or telecom companies to implement the solution for their customers because they don't have professionals to do it.

Our customers request this solution because they like the repetition.

The solution is too complicated. A lot of end customers don't know how to start when they go into the console. They request our service to help them implement the MDM policy.

The distributor and VMware's people can't tell me what's the differentiation or the spec, because MDM products are very similar these days. Some of that might be because the vendor thinks it's good but it's not what the customer wants. That's why it's very difficult.

I have used this solution for about three years.

I would rate the stability as eight out of ten.

I would rate the scalability as eight out of ten.

I would rate technical support as six out of ten.

Usually, we solve most of the problems that our customers have. If they have a problem and need us to raise a ticket to VMware, then usually it's a very serious problem, and it takes time to find the right person to solve it.

Last time, it took three to four weeks for technical support to find the right person to solve the problem.

I'm also working with SOTI and Samsung Knox.

If it's the government center, we usually recommend that they use SOTI. If it's a commercial center, what we recommend depends on their budget. Depending on the budget and the type of device that the customer uses, we would recommend either Samsung Knox or Workspace ONE.

Most of our customers deploy the solution on the cloud, not on-premises. The most complicated part of the installation is installing the server.

Implementation can take six weeks to two months.

First, we get the requirement from the customers. They tell us what they want on the mobile and the features or result that they want. Then, we input and create the policy for them. After that, we test the result on the device. If it's okay, then we do the training after implementing the policy.

For deployment, usually one project manager and two engineers are needed.

If you lower the price too much, then the reseller and distributor don't earn money and they won't promote your product because software is a service.

The solution is about $45 per device for a 12 month subscription. The price is standard across the world. 

For the enrollment service, if the project is too big and there are too many devices, sometimes a customer will outsource the enrollment service or the professional service.

I am also working with SOTI and Samsung Knox.

I would rate this solution as seven out of ten.

My advice is to find a company that knows MDM. For example, the team in my company mainly specializes in MDM, which is why we can help customers. Not many companies in Hong Kong can help customers to implement.

I use VMware Workspace ONE for client and device management. This includes managing mobile devices and laptops.

The Client Control feature in VMware Workspace ONE is most valuable for managing client devices, including mobile devices and laptops. Another impactful feature is the per-service tooling, allowing access to the data centre on a per-application basis. We use the complete VMware stack, integrating Horizon for application delivery and Carbon Black for endpoint protection. We have outsourced our device management, which streamlines our IT tasks as our supplier handles them competitively.

VMware Workspace ONE sometimes has bugs that prevent it from working as intended or expected. Generally, these bugs can lead to unexpected results and hinder effectiveness.

I have been using VMware Workspace ONE for four years.

I would rate it a seven out of ten in terms of stability. It is challenging to stabilise it, but once it's running, it runs well. The challenge comes from the complexity of our organisation and some unexpected results from VMware. A more straightforward environment would likely experience fewer stability issues.

It delivers as expected, providing what you would anticipate from such a tool. Currently, we have about four thousand devices under management, and we use it extensively as our primary tool for application delivery. If it doesn't work, the whole organization comes to a halt.

I would rate the scalability of VMware Workspace ONE as an eight out of ten.

VMware's support organization is speedy, providing fixes quickly. I've mostly had positive interactions with them.

Positive

Before using VMware Workspace ONE, we used the Microsoft SCCM solution, but it was getting old. We decided to switch to Workspace ONE because of its capabilities and pricing. We also evaluated the Microsoft suite before choosing VMware.

I would rate my experience with the initial setup of VMware Workspace ONE as a five out of ten.

It's a mix between the complexity of our environment and the complexity of the tool. Our challenges were stability in the environment and ensuring all functional use cases were delivered through Workspace ONE.

The solution is deployed in a hybrid environment, with VMware Workspace ONE in the cloud and tunnelling in our on-premises data centre. We are also transitioning to Microsoft Azure for our cloud solutions.

We have noticed a return on investment, as it is easier for users to use, provides more flexibility, and offers better security compliance with regulations.

 We pay approximately thirty to thirty-five euros per device per month for the complete suite, and this is a fixed cost with one, three, or five-year licensing in advance.

I would rate the pricing a four out of ten, making it affordable.

I would rate VMware Workspace ONE as a seven out of ten. I advise others to look into usingWorkspace ONE to find a suitable partner with extensive product knowledge.

My clients are using VMware Workspace ONE for information protection and enterprise mobility management.

The most valuable feature of VMware Workspace ONE is its reliability.

The integration on the application side could improve.

I have been using VMware Workspace ONE for approximately three years.

I rate the stability of VMware Workspace ONE a nine out of ten.

Our clients are mostly medium-sized businesses with users from 200 to 2,000.

The support provided by the vendor is good. However, they have a limited skill set in providing support.

I rate the support of VMware Workspace ONE an eight out of ten.

Positive

The initial setup of VMware Workspace ONE is of a middle level of difficulty. It requires special training and skill sets.

The time implementation can take between 15 days to three months.

I rate the initial setup of VMware Workspace ONE an eight out of ten.

The price of VMware Workspace ONE is expensive. However, for the features that are provided, the price is reasonable. There is a subscription to use the solution.

I rate the price of VMware Workspace ONE a seven out of ten.

The decision to implement VMware Workspace ONE depends entirely on the specific use cases at hand. If an organization requires a unified console for managing multiple aspects such as cloud services, email, information protection, and mobile endpoint management (MEM), then this solution would be suitable. However, if the requirement is solely for mobile device management (MDM), alternative solutions may be more appropriate.

I rate VMware Workspace ONE a nine out of ten.

We are using VMware Workspace ONE for mobile devices.

The most valuable feature of VMware Workspace ONE is it provides the ability to find out the location of devices and manage end-point solutions when they are deployed, and keep them secure.

The length of time it takes to deploy an application could improve.

I have been using VMware Workspace ONE for approximately seven years.

VMware Workspace ONE is reliable.

The solution is scalable.

We have hundreds of thousands of users using this solution.

The technical support is good.

I rate the support from VMware Workspace ONE an eight out of ten.

Positive

I have not used other similar solutions in the past.

Our teams decide which device the solution has to be implemented. The time it took to implement all our devices took approximately five hours.

We have a team that deploys VMware Workspace ONE.

I have received a return on our investment using this solution.

The price of the solution is costly for the number of users I am using it for.

We use approximately three engineers for the maintenance of this solution.

I would recommend this solution to others.

We will soon be discontinuing the use of VMware Workspace ONE and using an in-house solution.

I rate VMware Workspace ONE an eight out of ten.