In 1975, American engineer Tim Leatherman came up with the idea for the Leatherman while travelling through Europe on holiday. The inspiration: his car broke down and he was in dire need of a toolbox. Since then, the practical multifunctional tool has achieved legendary status, and is loved the world over. The reason is obvious: it offers the right tool for many different requirements, and is therefore invaluable in a wide range of situations at home, on the road and at work. We’ll have to wait and see whether MyWorkspace will achieve similar acclaim – it’s a much younger tool than the Leatherman. But in terms of its multifunctional capabilities, it’s just as impressive.
That’s because, just as the Leatherman is not just a screwdriver, MyWorkspace is not just an Identity and Access Management solution. In fact, MyWorkspace is the only solution on the market that combines workspace compliance, device management, SaaS and Web applications, as well as content integration and remote maintenance, all within one Web-based platform. For users, this means:
The goal of MyWorkspace is to provide users with secure access to all their applications, independently of the device they are using, bearing in mind that every application has its own characteristics or DNA. The IoS developers at Apple use different standards for their design when compared with those Microsoft uses for the typical Windows 10 desktop experience. Both approaches are justified and make sense for users. And crucially, MyWorkspace doesn’t act as a disruptive element that diverges from these familiar environments. Instead, it integrates natively into the existing landscape. This makes Workspace 4.0 comfortable for the user, and ensures they don’t have to waste time learning how to use unfamiliar interfaces.
Just as the Leatherman has the right tool for every task, MyWorkspace offers the right tool for every platform:
The Leatherman offers a wide range of tools; how they are used is up to the creativity and preferences of the user. It’s just the same with MyWorkspace. Users can personalize their login and workspace environments, log in via external identity providers such as Google or Facebook if they prefer, access user-defined apps, or apply company branding throughout the tool. And of course, MyWorkspace has practical tools for IT professionals too – but more about that another time. The multifunctional capabilities of the MyWorkspace ‘Leatherman’ provide enough material for more blog posts. Hopefully you’ll find them useful too!