See Which Browsers Your Organization Actually Uses
July 13, 2026

See Which Browsers Your Organization Actually Uses

Most organizations have a preferred browser strategy, but real browser usage can look very different across the business.

Users may work across different browser environments depending on their role, workflow, habits, or application needs. Some browsers may represent a large share of browser activity across the organization, while others may appear in smaller usage percentages.

This browser mix matters because the browser is where employees access cloud applications, business platforms, internal systems, customer tools, and sensitive data.

CEP Accelerator helps IT and security teams understand this browser landscape more clearly. Through Browser Insights, teams can see which browsers are used across the organization and how usage is distributed, giving them a stronger starting point for secure browsing readiness.

The Browser Mix Behind Everyday Work

A company may expect users to work mainly from one browser, but daily usage often tells a different story. Some users may use Chrome as their main browser, while others may use Edge for internal systems, Firefox for specific workflows, Opera or Vivaldi for productivity habits, or Brave for privacy-focused browsing.

These choices may come from user preference, department workflows, application compatibility, testing habits, or older working patterns that have continued over time. Without visibility, IT teams may not know whether the browser environment is simple, fragmented, or spread across multiple browser types.

This creates a gap between browser policy and browser reality. CEP Accelerator helps close that gap by showing which browsers are used across the organization and how browser usage is distributed.

Moving From Assumptions to Real Browser Visibility

Without browser usage visibility, planning can become assumption-based.

IT teams may believe most users are working from one browser, while the dashboard may show a wider browser mix across the organization. Security teams may plan around a primary browser, while some users continue to access business platforms through other browsers.

CEP Accelerator helps teams move from guessing to seeing. Instead of relying on assumptions, teams can understand how browser usage is actually distributed across the organization. That shift matters because secure browsing decisions become grounded in real usage, not only policy expectations.

Using Browser Usage to Prioritize Secure Browsing Readiness

Browser usage visibility is valuable because it helps teams decide where attention should go first.

CEP Accelerator does not enforce policies by itself and it does not replace Chrome Enterprise Premium. Its role is to help IT and security teams understand which browser-related areas should be reviewed and prioritized as part of secure browsing readiness.

A browser with a higher usage percentage may need earlier review because it represents a larger share of browser activity across the organization. A browser with a lower percentage should not be ignored either, because it may still support specific users, workflows, or business needs.

With Browser Insights, teams can move from:

“We have different browsers across the organization.”

To:

“These browsers and usage patterns should be reviewed first because they represent the largest share of browser activity across the organization.”

That makes browser planning more practical and easier to communicate.

Browser Usage as a Workflow Signal

Browser usage is not only a technical detail. It can also show how people work.

A browser may be popular in one area of the business because a specific workflow runs better there. Another browser may appear in a smaller usage percentage because of a legacy platform, testing process, reporting tool, or user habit.

If these patterns are not understood, changes to browser strategy may affect users unexpectedly. The browser usage view helps teams identify where browser behavior may be connected to real business workflows, giving IT teams a better chance to review user impact before making broader secure browsing decisions.

Starting With Browser Distribution

Browser usage is often the best starting point for browser review.

Teams can begin by looking at which browsers are used most often, which browsers appear in smaller percentages, and whether usage patterns suggest areas that need deeper investigation. From there, teams can review browser versions, extension visibility, security posture, and other Browser Insights data as needed.

This staged approach makes browser planning easier. Instead of trying to solve every browser concern at once, teams can begin with browser distribution and decide where deeper review is needed.

For a wider look at the feature, teams can read the Browser Insights feature blog. For the security angle around multiple browsers, the browser sprawl blog explains how browser variety across enterprise devices can create hidden visibility and security gaps.

Teams can also watch the Browser Insights video walkthrough to see how browser visibility supports readiness planning in practice.

How IT Teams Can Use Browser Usage Visibility

IT teams need a clear view of browser usage before planning browser-related changes.

CEP Accelerator helps them understand which browsers are used across the organization, how usage is distributed, and where browser review may need to begin. This can support better planning for support, communication, browser standardization, and secure browsing readiness.

It also helps teams avoid broad assumptions. A browser with a smaller share may still matter. A browser with a larger share may require earlier planning. A mixed browser environment may need a more careful review path.

With Browser Insights, IT teams can make those decisions with clearer context.

How Security Teams Can Use Browser Usage Visibility

Security teams need to understand where browser activity happens before reviewing risk.

If users work across multiple browsers, security planning should reflect that reality. Browser usage data gives security teams a starting point for reviewing where stronger controls, extension review, risk analysis, or secure browsing planning may be needed.

This does not mean every browser issue has the same priority. CEP Accelerator helps teams see where usage is highest, where smaller browser pockets exist, and where deeper security review may be useful.

This gives security teams a clearer way to connect browser insight findings with secure browsing readiness.

FAQ

What does the Browsers Used Across the Organization view show?

It shows which browsers are used across the organization and helps teams understand browser usage distribution through usage percentages.

Which browsers are included in Browser Insights?

Browser Insights supports visibility for Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Vivaldi, and Brave.

How is this blog different from the browser sprawl blog?

The browser sprawl blog focuses on the security gap created by multiple browsers. This blog focuses on browser usage distribution and how CEP Accelerator helps teams use that visibility for secure browsing readiness planning.

How does browser usage visibility help IT teams?

It helps IT teams understand which browsers are actually used across the organization, where usage is concentrated, and where browser review may need to begin.

Should low-usage browsers be ignored?

No. A browser with lower usage may still support specific users, workflows, or business needs. Browser Insights helps teams see both high-usage and lower-usage browser patterns before making decisions.

Does CEP Accelerator enforce browser policies?

No. CEP Accelerator provides visibility and planning insight. It helps teams understand browser usage and decide where attention may be needed before policy, security, or adoption decisions are made.

CEP Accelerator helps organizations move from browser assumptions to browser visibility. By showing which browsers are used across the organization and how usage is distributed, Browser Insights gives IT and security teams a clearer starting point for secure browsing readiness.

Vonara Perera

Chrome Readiness Assessment

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Why Peripheral Compatibility Matters Before Moving Devices to ChromeOS

When organizations plan a move to ChromeOS, they often focus on applications, users, and device readiness. Those areas are important, but they do not show the complete working environment around each endpoint.

Peripherals can also affect migration success. Many employees depend on connected devices every day, such as printers for documents, scanners for records, monitors for productivity, barcode readers for inventory, label printers for logistics, or receipt printers for point-of-sale work.

If these peripherals are not reviewed before migration, a device may appear ready on the surface but still create workflow disruption after rollout. Chrome Readiness Assessment helps organizations understand peripheral compatibility at the device level before moving forward.

Devices Are Not Used Alone

A business device is rarely used by itself. In many environments, endpoints are connected to other hardware that supports daily work and helps users complete important tasks.

Office teams may depend on printers and monitors. Retail teams may need barcode readers and receipt printers. Warehouse teams may rely on scanners and label printers. Healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, and service teams may also depend on specific peripheral models to keep daily operations running.

This means ChromeOS readiness is not only about whether the main device can move. It is also about whether the connected peripherals can continue supporting the user’s workflow. Without this visibility, IT teams may miss important compatibility issues until users are already affected.

Peripheral Compatibility and Daily Productivity 

Peripheral compatibility matters because connected hardware can directly affect productivity. If a printer does not work as expected, users may not be able to complete document workflows. If a scanner is not compatible, teams may struggle with record capture or operational documentation.

The same issue can appear in more specialized environments. If a barcode reader or label printer does not work, retail, warehouse, or logistics workflows may be interrupted. If a receipt printer is missed, point-of-sale workflows may be affected.

These issues can create avoidable support tickets, user frustration, and rollout delays. That is why organizations need to understand peripheral readiness before ChromeOS migration begins..

How CRA Shows Peripheral Readiness 

Chrome Readiness Assessment helps IT teams see which peripherals are connected to each device and whether those peripherals are ready for ChromeOS. This gives teams a clearer view of the full endpoint setup instead of only reviewing the device itself. 

CRA supports six peripheral categories:

  • printer

  • scanner

  • monitor

  • barcode reader

  • label printer

  • receipt printer

When an IT team reviews a device in CRA, they can see how many peripherals are connected to that device. They can also view the peripheral model and its Peripheral Readiness Status. This helps teams understand whether a device is truly ready from a user workflow perspective. 

Turning Peripheral Data Into Migration Planning

Peripheral data becomes especially useful when planning rollout phases. Some devices may have no connected peripherals and may be easier to move. Other devices may have compatible peripherals and can be considered lower risk. Some devices may have peripherals that need review before migration.

This helps IT teams decide which devices can move with less concern and which ones need more preparation. A device with compatible printers and monitors may be ready for migration, while a device connected to a scanner may need compatibility review. A retail device with a receipt printer may need extra validation, and a warehouse device using barcode readers and label printers may require more careful planning.

This makes migration planning more practical. IT teams can focus on the devices where peripheral compatibility may affect daily work, instead of treating every endpoint as though it has the same risk level.

Model-Level Visibility for Better Decisions 

Knowing that a device has a printer or scanner is helpful, but knowing the exact peripheral model is even more useful. Different models may behave differently in a ChromeOS environment, even when they belong to the same general peripheral category.

A printer from one model line may be ready, while another may need review. A scanner, barcode reader, or receipt printer may support one workflow but require validation for another. Without model-level visibility, IT teams may be forced to make broad assumptions that are not always accurate.

CRA gives teams model-level visibility so they can make more specific decisions. Instead of assuming that all printers are ready or all scanners need replacement, teams can review peripheral readiness based on the actual hardware connected to each device.

How IT Teams Can Use Peripheral Insights 

IT teams are responsible for making migration smooth for users. Application readiness is important, but it is not the full picture if users depend on connected hardware to complete their work.

If peripherals are missed, users may still experience disruption even when their main applications are ready. CRA helps IT teams reduce that risk by showing peripheral compatibility before migration. This supports better planning, fewer surprises, and more confident rollout decisions.

Peripheral insights also help teams prioritize testing where it matters most. Devices connected to business-critical hardware can be reviewed earlier, while lower-risk devices can move through the migration process with more confidence.

Keeping Business Operations Moving 

Peripheral issues can affect real business operations. A small compatibility gap can delay work if the affected device supports printing, scanning, inventory, labeling, or customer transactions.

For business leaders, this matters because migration success depends on continuity. Users need to keep working after the move, and the tools connected to their devices often play a direct role in that continuity.

CRA helps organizations protect that continuity by showing where peripheral readiness should be reviewed before ChromeOS migration. This supports better planning, smoother adoption, and fewer avoidable disruptions.

A Smarter Way to Plan ChromeOS Migration

A successful ChromeOS migration should consider the complete device experience. That includes the device, the applications, the users, and the peripherals connected to each endpoint.

Chrome Readiness Assessment helps organizations see this more clearly. By showing connected peripherals, peripheral models, and Peripheral Readiness Status, CRA helps IT teams understand which devices are ready and which ones need review before migration.

FAQ

Why does peripheral compatibility matter before ChromeOS migration?

Peripheral compatibility matters because users often rely on connected hardware such as printers, scanners, monitors, barcode readers, label printers, and receipt printers to complete daily work.

What peripheral categories does CRA support?

CRA supports six peripheral categories: printer, scanner, monitor, barcode reader, label printer, and receipt printer.

What can IT teams see in CRA?

IT teams can click into a device and see the peripherals connected to that device, the peripheral model, and the Peripheral Readiness Status.

Why is model-level visibility important?

Model-level visibility helps IT teams understand the exact hardware connected to each device, making compatibility review more accurate.

How does this help ChromeOS migration planning?

It helps teams identify which devices have compatible peripherals, which devices need review, and which device groups may require extra testing before migration.

Can peripheral issues delay migration?

Yes. If important peripherals are not compatible or not reviewed before rollout, users may face disruption after migration.

Chrome Readiness Assessment helps organizations move beyond basic device readiness and understand peripheral compatibility before ChromeOS migration. By showing connected peripherals, models, and Peripheral Readiness Status, CRA helps IT teams reduce rollout surprises and plan a smoother device migration experience.

Planning ChromeOS and CEP Adoption? Start With Readiness Visibility
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Planning ChromeOS and CEP Adoption? Start With Readiness Visibility

Many organizations are planning to modernize their endpoint and browser environments.

For some teams, that means moving devices to ChromeOS.

For others, it means adopting Chrome Enterprise Premium to support secure enterprise browsing.

But before rollout begins, organizations need to answer one important question:

Is the current environment ready?

Chrome Readiness Assessment helps IT and security teams understand whether their applications, devices, browser environment, and security conditions are prepared for ChromeOS and CEP adoption.

Instead of planning based on assumptions, CRA helps organizations start with readiness visibility.

Modernization Requires More Than Product Selection

Choosing ChromeOS or adopting CEP is an important step.

But the success of that decision depends on the environment behind it.

An organization may want a more secure, cloud-first, and manageable endpoint experience.

It may also want stronger browser protection, better visibility, and a more controlled approach to secure enterprise browsing.

However, if the current environment is not reviewed first, rollout can become harder than expected.

Some devices may be ready.

Some applications may need review.

Some browser extensions, domains, access patterns, or security risks may need closer attention.

Without readiness visibility, teams may not know where blockers exist until rollout has already started.

That can lead to delays, support pressure, and uncertainty.

Why Readiness Visibility Matters

Readiness visibility helps organizations understand where they are before deciding how to move forward.

It gives IT and security teams a clearer view of the current environment, so they can plan with more confidence.

Before moving devices to ChromeOS or adopting CEP, teams need to understand:

  • what is ready

  • what needs review

  • where blockers may appear

  • which areas require more planning

  • which risks should be addressed before rollout

This matters because modernization is not only about enabling a new platform.

It is about making sure users, devices, applications, and security requirements can support the change.

CRA helps organizations build that understanding before rollout begins.

How CRA Supports ChromeOS Readiness

ChromeOS is designed as a secure, cloud-first operating system for modern work.

It can help organizations simplify endpoint management, support cloud-based work, and provide users with a more streamlined device experience.

But before moving devices to ChromeOS, IT teams need to understand whether the current environment can support that move.

CRA helps by giving teams visibility into readiness conditions that may affect ChromeOS planning.

This helps organizations understand which areas may be prepared, which areas need review, and where additional planning may be required before users are moved.

With this visibility, teams can plan ChromeOS adoption in a more structured way.

How CRA Supports CEP Adoption

Chrome Enterprise Premium supports secure enterprise browsing by bringing advanced security capabilities into the browser environment.

For organizations adopting CEP, readiness is important because browser security depends on real users, real devices, real access patterns, and real risks.

CRA helps IT and security teams understand whether their environment is prepared for CEP adoption.

It gives teams a clearer view of factors that may affect rollout, including applications, devices, browser extensions, domain access, and security risks.

This helps organizations identify possible blockers, plan remediation, and build a phased adoption roadmap before expanding CEP more broadly.

Moving From Assumptions to a Readiness Roadmap

Many modernization projects begin with good intentions but limited visibility.

Teams may know they want to move toward ChromeOS.

They may know they want to adopt CEP.

But they may not know which parts of the environment are ready today.

That is where CRA helps.

It turns readiness questions into a more practical planning process.

Instead of asking only, “Should we adopt ChromeOS or CEP?”, teams can ask:

  • Are we ready?

  • Where are the risks?

  • What needs review first?

  • Which areas can move forward sooner?

  • Which areas need a phased plan?

This helps organizations create a roadmap based on actual readiness, not assumptions.

Why IT and Security Teams Should Care

IT and security teams are responsible for making modernization practical.

They need to support users, protect data, manage devices, reduce risk, and avoid unnecessary disruption.

Without readiness visibility, they may be forced to react to issues after rollout begins.

CRA helps teams prepare earlier.

It gives them a clearer view of where the environment is ready and where it needs more attention.

This helps reduce uncertainty and gives teams a stronger starting point for ChromeOS planning and CEP adoption.

Why Business Leaders Should Care

ChromeOS and CEP adoption can support important business goals.

They can help organizations improve security, simplify endpoint strategy, and support modern ways of working.

But if readiness is not understood first, adoption can become slower, more disruptive, or harder to manage.

Business leaders benefit when IT and security teams have clear readiness insight before rollout.

CRA helps create that clarity.

It gives leaders a better understanding of what is ready, what needs review, and where planning should focus before making larger modernization decisions.

A Better Way to Start Modernization

Modernization should not begin with guesswork.

It should begin with a clear understanding of the current environment.

Chrome Readiness Assessment gives organizations a readiness foundation before moving devices to ChromeOS or adopting CEP.

It helps teams understand where they stand today, where risks may exist, and what should happen next.

This makes the path to ChromeOS and secure enterprise browsing more practical, structured, and confident.

FAQ

What is Chrome Readiness Assessment?

Chrome Readiness Assessment is an enterprise readiness assessment platform that helps IT and security teams understand whether their current environment is ready for Chrome Enterprise Premium, ChromeOS, and secure enterprise browsing.

Who should use Chrome Readiness Assessment?

CRA is designed for IT administrators, enterprise technology teams, managed service providers, and ChromeOS migration partners who need to evaluate organizational readiness before moving devices to ChromeOS or adopting CEP.

How does CRA help with CEP adoption?

CRA helps with CEP adoption by analyzing readiness factors such as applications, devices, browser extensions, domain access, and security risks. These insights help IT teams identify blockers, plan remediation, and build a phased adoption roadmap.

How does CRA help with ChromeOS readiness?

CRA helps teams understand whether their current applications, devices, and environment are ready to support a move to ChromeOS.

Why should organizations assess readiness first?

Readiness assessment helps organizations reduce uncertainty before rollout. It shows what is ready, what needs review, and where blockers may affect ChromeOS or CEP adoption.

Is CRA only useful for IT teams?

No. CRA is useful for IT teams, security teams, business leaders, managed service providers, and migration partners because it helps connect technical readiness with business planning.

Chrome Readiness Assessment helps organizations move from modernization uncertainty to readiness clarity. By helping IT and security teams understand whether their environment is ready for ChromeOS and CEP adoption, CRA gives organizations a stronger foundation for secure, confident rollout planning.

Why Macro Usage Matters Before Moving Office Workflows to Google Workspace
July 8, 2026

Why Macro Usage Matters Before Moving Office Workflows to Google Workspace

Many organizations planning a Google Workspace migration focus on files, applications, and user workflows.

Documents, spreadsheets, and presentations may appear ready to move.

But there is one important detail that can change the compatibility picture:

macros.

Some Microsoft Office or WPS Office workflows may look simple from the outside, but they may depend on macros to automate tasks, calculate data, format reports, or support business processes.

If macros are not used, the workflow may be fully compatible with Google Workspace.

But if macros are used, the workflow may be only partially compatible and should be reviewed before migration.

Chrome Readiness Assessment helps organizations identify macro usage so IT teams can understand which Office workflows are ready and which ones need extra planning.

Files May Look Ready, but Macros Can Create Hidden Dependencies

Office files are often part of everyday work.

Teams use spreadsheets for reporting, budgets, tracking, planning, and analysis.

They use documents and presentations for communication, collaboration, and business operations.

Google also supports working with Microsoft Office files in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, making many file-based workflows easier to continue in Google Workspace.

But macros can make migration more complex.

A spreadsheet may open correctly.

The data may appear properly.

The formatting may look fine.

But if the file depends on macros, the workflow may not behave the same way after migration.

This is why organizations need to understand macro usage before moving Office workflows to Google Workspace.

Why Macro Usage Changes Compatibility

Macros are often used to automate repetitive tasks inside Office applications.

They may support calculations, reports, approvals, formatting, data cleanup, or internal processes.

When macros are not used, the workflow is usually easier to assess for Google Workspace compatibility.

In CRA, this can help teams identify workflows that may be fully compatible.

When macros are used, the workflow needs more attention.

That does not always mean the workflow cannot move.

It means IT teams should review the macro dependency before migration.

In CRA, macro usage can help identify workflows that are partially compatible with Google Workspace and may require validation, conversion, or alternative planning.

This gives organizations a clearer way to separate simple Office workflows from workflows that need technical review.

How CRA Helps Identify Macro Dependencies

Chrome Readiness Assessment helps organizations understand where macro usage exists across Office-related applications and workflows.

Instead of assuming all Office files are ready, CRA helps teams see whether macros are being used.

This helps IT teams understand:

  • which applications or workflows are not using macros

  • which workflows may be fully compatible with Google Workspace

  • which applications are using macros

  • which workflows may be partially compatible

  • which teams may need extra review before migration

  • where macro dependencies could affect rollout planning

This makes migration planning more accurate.

Teams can avoid treating every Office workflow the same way.

Fully Compatible vs Partially Compatible

Macro usage gives IT teams an important compatibility signal.

If macros are not used, the workflow may be considered fully compatible for Google Workspace planning.

This means users may be able to continue their work with fewer migration concerns.

If macros are used, the workflow may be considered partially compatible.

This means the file, application, or workflow should be reviewed before migration because some functions may not work the same way in Google Workspace. This simple distinction helps organizations plan more clearly.

Instead of discovering macro issues after users move, IT teams can identify them earlier and decide what action is needed.

Where Google Tools May Help

For some Excel macro workflows, Google provides a Macro Converter that can help convert VBA code into Google Apps Script.

This can support migration planning when teams need to move Excel-based automation toward Google Sheets.

However, macro conversion still needs review and testing.

Not every macro workflow will convert perfectly.

Some may need changes, some may need to be rebuilt, Others may require a different process in Google Workspace.

CRA helps teams identify where those macro-based workflows exist before migration planning reaches the final stage.

What Business Leaders Need to Know 

Macro usage is not only a technical issue.

In many organizations, macros support important business workflows.

They may be used in finance, operations, reporting, sales tracking, HR processes, or department-level planning.

If these workflows are not reviewed before migration, business teams may experience disruption.

CRA helps business leaders and IT teams understand where macro dependencies exist before moving to Google Workspace.

This supports better planning, fewer surprises, and a smoother migration experience.

A Smarter Way to Plan Google Workspace Migration

A successful Google Workspace migration is not only about moving files.

It is about understanding how those files are used.

Macro usage helps reveal whether an Office workflow is simple to move or needs extra review.

Chrome Readiness Assessment gives organizations the visibility needed to make that decision earlier.

By showing where macros are used and where they are not, CRA helps teams understand which workflows may be fully compatible and which ones may be partially compatible before moving forward.

FAQ

Why does macro usage matter before Google Workspace migration?

Macro usage matters because macros can affect how Office workflows behave after migration. Files may open correctly, but macro-based automation may need review or conversion.

What does it mean if macros are not used?

If macros are not used, the workflow may have a stronger compatibility signal and may be considered fully compatible for Google Workspace planning.

What does it mean if macros are used?

If macros are used, the workflow may be considered partially compatible and should be reviewed by IT teams before migration.

Does macro usage mean a file cannot move to Google Workspace?

No. Macro usage does not always mean the file cannot move. It means the workflow needs review, testing, conversion, or alternative planning.

How does CRA help with macro readiness?

Chrome Readiness Assessment helps identify where macro usage exists across Office-related applications and workflows so teams can plan migration more accurately.

Can Excel macros be converted to Google Workspace?

Some Excel VBA macros may be converted using Google’s Macro Converter, but teams should still test and review the converted workflow before relying on it.

Chrome Readiness Assessment helps organizations move beyond basic file compatibility and understand macro dependency before Google Workspace migration. By showing whether macros are used or not, CRA helps teams identify fully compatible workflows, review partially compatible ones, and plan the move to Google Workspace with more confidence.

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