https://www.omnissa.com/insights/Omnissa-State-of-Digital-Workspace-2026-press-release
A new industry report from device management firm Omnissa has exposed a concerning gap in how enterprises maintain the security of their Windows fleets compared to Apple devices. The report found that macOS devices are updated 1.5 times faster than Windows hardware, while iOS devices receive updates 8.1 times faster than Android — with Omnissa attributing the Windows gap to a fragmented patching approach that splits update controls between on-premises and cloud-based systems. From a security standpoint, slow patching is a well-known risk factor, leaving devices exposed to vulnerabilities for longer periods.
The findings are particularly troubling for high-risk sectors. The report found that industries housing the most sensitive data — including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and retail — are consistently the furthest behind on basic operating system patching, making them the worst offenders despite being the most attractive targets for attackers. Compounding the risk, Windows users were found to experience 3.1 times more forced shutdowns, 2.2 times more application crashes, and 7.5 times more application hangs than Mac users — instability that can complicate incident detection and response.
On the broader device landscape, the report recorded 36 percent year-over-year growth in virtual desktop adoption, which Omnissa attributed to organisations pivoting away from physical Windows 10 machines ahead of its end-of-life deadline. The end of Windows 10 support is a significant security milestone, as unsupported operating systems no longer receive security patches — adding further urgency for organisations, particularly in healthcare and critical industries, to accelerate their hardware and software refresh cycles.