Many businesses that deployed VMware Carbon Black did so to gain strong endpoint detection and response capabilities. But as Microsoft has expanded its security ecosystem across identity, email, cloud apps, and devices, a growing number of enterprises are asking a different question:
If you’re currently running Sophos EDR but already invested in Microsoft 365, you’re likely evaluating more than just detection performance. You’re evaluating platform strategy.Does it still make sense to operate a standalone endpoint tool, or is it time to consolidate into Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and activate the broader Microsoft security ecosystem you may already be funding?
For many businesses, shifting from SentinelOne to Microsoft Defender is a consolidation move that reduces tooling overlap, increases cross-domain visibility, and unlocks value already embedded in Microsoft licensing.
Now, within Microsoft Intune, App Control for Business is generally available with granular targeting capabilities that finally make Managed Installer enterprise-ready. Instead of flipping the switch across your entire tenant, Intune now allows you to assign App Control policies to specific groups and device segments.
Mobile Mentor announced today that it has been named by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, to the Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the MSP Pioneer 250 category for 2026.
Horizon’s journey (from VMware to Broadcom, and now Omnissa) has prompted many IT leaders to pause and reassess. At the same time, Microsoft’s cloud-first desktop platforms, Entra ID and Windows 365 (W365), have matured quickly.
Windows 365 Reserve is Microsoft’s newest Cloud PC offering designed to keep work flowing when your team’s primary devices aren’t available. Think of it as a ready-to-go virtual fallback workspace that users can spin up, instantly and securely, right from their phone, tablet, or loaner device.
If you’re exploring co-management, it’s worth stepping back and asking not just “what help do we need today, but what do we expect this partnership to leave us with tomorrow?”
If you’re exploring co-management, it’s worth stepping back and asking not just “what help do we need today, but what do we expect this partnership to leave us with tomorrow?”
Co managed IT has become a practical middle ground for businesses that want more capability and resilience without fully outsourcing IT. When done well, co managed IT services strengthen internal teams, improve outcomes, and create a more adaptive technology environment.
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