Benefits
Close the digital access gap with intelligent workspaces
Help your school deliver consistent digital experiences while supporting continuity, improving data protection, and enabling more secure, seamless operations across devices and locations. With an AI-driven platform, students can access the resources they need to stay connected.
Consistent classroom experiences
Ensure students can access digital tools whether they’re in class, on campus, or learning remotely. You can simplify device and app management across platforms, reduce manual work, and maintain a consistent experience that supports learning.
Enhanced student engagement
Spend less time on repetitive tasks like device setup and app updates. With remote onboarding and single sign-on, you can streamline access to learning tools and help educators stay focused on instruction—not troubleshooting.
Elevated security and compliance
Strengthen your security posture with automated policy enforcement and unified controls across users, devices, and apps. These capabilities help safeguard sensitive information and support alignment with privacy regulations.
Features
Key features for education
From shared device provisioning in K-12 classrooms to virtual computer labs in universities, Omnissa gives IT teams the tools to manage, deliver, and monitor digital learning environments at scale.
Simplify shared device management for your school
Enable bring your own device programs
Support more learning without adding new hardware
Keep students connected with Horizon virtual desktops
Improve visibility and support for student digital experiences
Scenarios
See how Omnissa supports your learning environment
Whether you manage a K-12 district, a university campus, or a community college, Omnissa adapts to your unique device mix and student population — giving learners reliable, secure access to the tools and applications they need to succeed.
K-12 Districts
K-12 districts manage large fleets of shared and individually assigned devices across multiple sites, from Chromebook carts and classroom tablets to 1:1 student programs. Workspace ONE UEM simplifies provisioning, compliance, and lifecycle management across every device type, while Horizon delivers virtual desktops and apps to any supported device on or off campus.
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University
Universities support a predominantly BYOD environment where students access learning systems, research tools, and specialized academic applications from personal devices on campus or remotely. Horizon delivers resource-intensive applications like AutoCAD, MATLAB, and Adobe Creative Cloud to any personal device without requiring lab visits or hardware upgrades, while Workspace ONE UEM manages university-owned faculty and staff devices across departments.
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Community college
Community colleges serve a diverse student population — including working adults, part-time students, and commuters — where device ownership varies widely. Students can access campus apps and learning resources from personal devices without requiring full device enrollment, protecting personal privacy while giving IT the visibility it needs. Horizon delivers virtual desktops and applications from any shared campus computer or personal device, while Workspace ONE UEM manages institution-owned devices across labs, libraries, and classrooms.
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Supported devices
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Resources & next steps
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Workspace ONE Launcher – student & shared device experiences
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Answer common questions about education
Omnissa Workspace ONE Unified Endpoint Management (UEM), formerly VMware Workspace ONE, offers a single console to manage and secure all types of devices (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, rugged devices) automating compliance, patching, and app delivery — reducing IT complexity and workload.
Horizon delivers virtual desktops and applications accessible from anywhere, ensuring students and teachers have consistent, secure access to learning resources regardless of location or device.
Omnissa DEX tools provide real-time insights and visibility into device performance and health as well as user experience which can help IT proactively resolve issues before they impact staff or students boosting productivity and reducing downtime.
Yes, Omnissa supports multi-user modes and shared device check-in and check-out workflows. Schools can also offer personalized sessions on shared hardware to help ensure secure and efficient use.
Automated provisioning, zero-touch enrollment, and App Volumes facilitate fast setup of devices and apps for students and staff, allowing IT to scale deployments while reducing manual tasks and errors.