Standard Company Laptop Device Application List [HCI CA]

IT deployment standard document you can store under HCI CA – Device Management.


HCI CA – Standard Company Device Application List

Reference Date: February 23, 2026
Reference: Asana Task (Feb 23, 2026)


Mandatory Applications (All Devices)

The following applications must be installed on all HCI CA company-issued devices:

1️⃣ Internet Browsers

  • Google Chrome

  • Mozilla Firefox


2️⃣ Microsoft Office (Offline Setup)

  • Desktop installation required

  • Sign in using shared premium-licensed account

  • Includes:

    • Word

    • Excel

    • PowerPoint

    • Outlook (if applicable)

Provider: Microsoft

⚠️ Ensure licensing compliance and avoid multi-device conflicts.


3️⃣ PDF Reader

  • Adobe Acrobat Reader


4️⃣ Microsoft Teams

  • Install desktop application (if not pre-installed)

  • Required for internal communication

Provider: Microsoft


5️⃣ Asana App

  • Desktop application installation

  • Used for project and task management

Provider: Asana


6️⃣ Zoom App

  • Desktop version

  • Used for meetings and webinars

Provider: Zoom


7️⃣ WhatsApp Desktop

  • Required for operational communications (where applicable)

Provider: WhatsApp


8️⃣ Citrix Workspace

  • Required for Blackbaud RENXT database

Provider: Citrix


9️⃣ TeamViewer

  • Installed for IT remote support access

Provider: TeamViewer

⚠️ Ensure controlled access permissions for security compliance.


Optional Applications (Role-Based Installation)

Installed only for approved users:

10. Canva Desktop Application

11. Adobe Acrobat 2020 (PDF Editor – Licensed Users Only)


IT Compliance Notes

Before device handover:

  • Apply OS updates

  • Enable disk encryption (BitLocker/FileVault)

  • Install endpoint protection

  • Enforce MFA on Microsoft account

  • Restrict admin privileges

  • Document device asset tag + assigned user


Good to consider:

  • A Device Provisioning Checklist (step-by-step for IT)

  • An Acceptable Use Policy attachment