Powering the modern enterprise: Omnissa, Okta, and Google

The nature of work has fundamentally changed. Today's enterprise isn't confined to a single office building; it's a dynamic network of people, devices, and applications spread across the globe. To not only survive—but thrive, organizations require solutions that are as agile and flexible as their teams. This is where three industry-defining platforms—Omnissa Workspace ONE, Okta, and Google Workspace—converge to shape the future of work. 

This isn't just about three separate tools working in parallel. It’s about a unified ecosystem designed to solve the modern enterprise's most pressing challenges. How do you secure a workforce that operates from anywhere? How do you provide seamless access to critical tools without compromising security? And how do you foster true collaboration when teams are miles apart?

Introducing the collaboration behind Work Transformation Set from Google. Let's explore how this powerful alliance provides the answers. 

Flexible and secure endpoint management with Omnissa Workspace ONE 

The modern workforce uses a diverse array of devices, from company-issued laptops to personal smartphones. Managing this complex environment is the first step toward building a truly digital workspace. Omnissa Workspace ONE delivers unified endpoint management (UEM) built for this reality. It provides a single, intelligent console for IT to manage and secure every single device. With intelligent automation, zero-trust security, and seamless app delivery, Workspace ONE empowers organizations to enable secure, flexible work anywhere, simplifying device lifecycle management and supporting the modern hybrid workforce. 

But what does this look like in practice? Imagine a new employee, a graphic designer named Alex, starting their first day remotely. 

With Workspace ONE, the onboarding process is transformed. A new laptop is shipped directly to Alex's home. Upon powering it on for the first time, Workspace ONE's zero-touch provisioning automatically configures the device, installs the necessary applications, and applies all security policies without any IT intervention. Alex is ready to work in minutes, not days. This simplified device lifecycle management frees up IT teams from tedious manual tasks, allowing them to focus on strategic initiatives. 

Key insight: Workspace ONE shifts IT from reactive troubleshooting to proactive management. It provides the visibility and control needed to support a hybrid workforce securely and efficiently, ensuring every endpoint is a trusted part of your enterprise network. 

Okta: The unified identity security foundation

With devices secured, the next challenge is securing and governing who has access to what. In a cloud-centric world, identity is the new perimeter. The Okta Platform provides an industry-leading identity security solution that not only manages access but also orchestrates protections across employees, devices, and applications.

Okta’s power lies in its ability to simplify complexity. It offers Single Sign-On (SSO), which means employees can access all their work applications with a single set of credentials. This is fortified by robust Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) that verifies user identity and prevents unauthorized access with dynamic, context-aware security. 

Let's return to Alex, the designer. On their first day, Alex needs access to a dozen different tools: design software, project management boards, file storage, and communication apps. Instead of juggling multiple passwords, Alex signs into their Okta dashboard once. From there, every application is just a click away. When Alex's role changes and they need access to a new video editing suite, their manager can approve the request, and Okta’s automated Lifecycle Management provisions the account instantly. If Alex leaves the company, that same automation ensures all access is revoked immediately, securing sensitive data. 

Key insight: Okta provides a frictionless yet highly secure user experience. It ensures that the right people have the right access to the right resources at the right time, strengthening your security posture while boosting employee productivity. 

Google Workspace: Enables productivity and seamless collaboration 

Secure devices and seamless access set the stage for the most important part of work: getting things done. Google Workspace provides the cloud-native productivity and collaboration tools that empower teams to create, communicate, and innovate together—no matter where they are. 

This suite—including Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Meet—is built for real-time collaboration. It breaks down information silos and enables a more fluid and connected way of working. 

Consider Alex's first major project: designing a campaign for a new product launch. The marketing brief is a Google Doc, where team members from marketing, sales, and product development all leave comments and suggestions in real-time. The project budget is managed in a Google Sheet, accessible to all stakeholders. Alex uses Google Drive to share large design files securely with external agency partners. Team check-ins and creative reviews happen seamlessly over Google Meet. 

Every document, every conversation, and every file is stored securely in the cloud, accessible from any device Alex is logged into. The work is no longer tied to a specific machine or location; it's available wherever and whenever inspiration strikes. 

Key insight: Google Workspace eliminates the friction in collaboration. By providing a single, intuitive suite of tools, it helps accelerate decision-making, foster innovation, and keep teams aligned on shared goals. 

Stronger together: An ecosystem redefining the future of work 

The true power of this partnership is revealed when these three solutions work in concert. It’s an integrated system where each component enhances the others, creating an experience that is greater than the sum of its parts. 

Here’s how it all connects for our designer, Alex: 

1. One Login to a Secure Workspace: Alex logs into their laptop, which is managed and secured by Omnissa Workspace ONE.
2. Seamless and Secure Access: Okta immediately authenticates Alex's identity, providing one-click SSO access to their personalized dashboard of applications.
3. Instant Collaboration: Alex clicks on the Google Workspace icon and is instantly logged into their email, calendar, and all the documents for the day's projects. 

Omnissa, Okta, and Google are providing a clear blueprint for the modern enterprise. This integrated foundation is open, secure, and built for growth. It empowers organizations to move faster, innovate with confidence, and deliver exceptional employee experiences from the first login to the final project deliverable. This partnership is a strategic shift toward a more connected, agile, and effective way of working. It’s about giving your teams the freedom and the tools they need to do their best work, securely and from anywhere. The question is no longer about whether your business can adapt, but how quickly you can embrace the future. 

Learn why Google selected Workspace ONE.

Explore how Okta works with Omnissa and Google Workspace.