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Make it easy
Making it easy is a continuation of the simplification theme that I shared more details of in the summer.
New year, new upgrade process
When I first started this product development blog series back in 2022 and I wrote “we've got some really exciting plans brewing at AppsAnywhere HQ,” I couldn’t have predicted with accuracy exactly what we’d be developing in the first month of 2024; although I would have tried.
7 Benefits of Delivering Apps Using Application Virtualization
Whether you’re new to virtualizing apps or looking to use it alongside existing technologies, we've outlined the top 7 benefits of application virtualization.
Deliver apps to any device at a fraction of the cost of traditional VDI solutions
Learn how university IT can deliver any app to any device (including Chromebooks) thanks to AppsAnywhere's integration with Parallels RAS, at a fraction of the cost of traditional VDI solutions.
Alternatives to Windows Virtual Desktop
Hotly anticipated VDI solution, Windows Virtual Desktop, is available for higher education now, but what's the alternative if it isn't the solution for you?
Alternatives to VDI
A breakout yet costly software delivery technology, VDI is widely used and extremely capable. But what are your alternatives?
AppsAnywhere vs Amazon WorkSpaces
How does AppsAnywhere compare to Amazon WorkSpaces, and where can it help improve Amazon's VDI offering?
AppsAnywhere vs Windows Virtual Desktop
What are the differences between AppsAnywhere and Windows Virtual Desktop? Read more about the pros and cons of each in the following article...
Windows Virtual Desktop: the next big thing in higher education IT?
New on the scene, Windows Virtual Desktop is Microsoft's eagerly awaited VDI offering. So how does it stack up against competition?
How to prepare campus labs for a 'virtual' fall
Learn how to prepare campus computer labs for students coming back on campus, or ongoing online learning in the event of a 'virtual' fall
Alternatives to discontinued Dell vWorkspace and flexiLabs solution (formerly Quest)
Following discontinuation of Dell's vWorkspace how do available alternatives compare and which of them are viable replacements? This article will explore the objective benefits and drawbacks of relevant technologies
How to fix VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) to improve how you deliver applications
VDI was set to be the next big revolution in virtualization. But for universities, it failed to meet the demanding needs of students. We look at alternatives to VDI for application and software delivery.
What's after VDI? Replacing virtual desktops with application virtualization at PSU
Like many other universities, Pitt State originally chose VDI as the best solution to deploy apps to students. After realizing that performance is patchy and costs are astronomical, the university sought another technology.
Delivering BYOD with AppsAnywhere for Students at Canada's Georgian College
Canada's Georgian College is using the latest application virtualization technology from AppsAnywhere to help deliver the college’s BYOD strategy and 100% of attempted Windows apps.
AppsAnywhere and S2Hub Launch Event and New Features
Last week we launched AppsAnywhere. Powered by the all-new S2Hub, we've completely rebuilt the technology from the ground up, and packed it full of new features.
Accessing any app, anywhere, anytime at Seneca College Canada
See how Seneca College, one of Ontario's biggest educational institutions, is using AppsAnywhere to enable anywhere, anytime access to any app across the campus.
How Application Virtualization Improved Student IT at Odisee University College
After realizing their students expected a more modern way of accessing apps, Odisee University College implemented application virtualization as their software delivery solution.
Application Virtualization and BYOD at University College Dublin
See how University College Dublin (UCD) are using application virtualization technology to follow a ground-breaking approach to 100% student BYOD.
New AppsAnywhere support for Microsoft SCCM and App-V Delivery Methods
AppsAnywhere now supports 10 application delivery methods, thanks to our latest integrations with Microsoft Software Centre Configuration Manager (SCCM) and Microsoft App-V.
Alternatives to Symantec's end-of-life Workspace Virtualization and Streaming product
Symantec's popular Workspace Virtualization and Streaming (SWV/SWS) tools are end-of-life and no longer supported. What are the alternatives for virtualizing applications and software?
AppsAnywhere and student bring-your-own-device at University of St Andrews
One of the UK's Top 5 educational institutions, the University of St. Andrews, are revolutionizing the student experience with BYOD; anywhere, anytime, any device access to any software app.
How to deploy and virtualize any software app to university computer labs in 2017
How do you get all the apps your students need to any location at anytime? We look at how you can use application virtualization to make any room a university computer lab.
Launching software apps across campus with AppsAnywhere at Georgian College
See how Toronto's Georgian College are using AppsAnywhere to enable student access to any app across campus, anytime, using application virtualization.
Delivering BYOD and software to 70 schools and 36,000 students across the City of Copenhagen
The City of Copenhagen chose AppsAnywhere after facing a unique challenge: How to deploy software to staff and students across all 72 state-owned schools, and on their own personal devices.
NEW support for VMware Horizon and more AppsAnywhere updates
The latest features of AppsAnywhere v2.2 include Azure AD Single Sign-on, automatic detection of locally-installed apps, and integration with VMware Horizon.
'What is AppsAnywhere' video animation for students
What is AppsAnywhere? This short animation, created by Seneca College, explains to students how they can access their software using AppsAnywhere.
Tony Austwick named in Top 30 Most Influential Entrepreneurs
Our very own Tony Austwick, AppsAnywhere CEO, has been named as one of the 30 Most Influential Entrepreneurs in 2017 by Insight Success.
AppsAnywhere customers celebrate success in the National Student Survey 2017
The results are in and St Andrews University lead the way in this years’ National Student Survey (NSS) with an impressive 94% of students reporting overall satisfaction with their course.
Deploying complex engineering apps to any device at the University of Delaware
The University of Delaware are using Application Virtualization to expand their student’s technology experience. AppsAnywhere and Cloudpaging have helped them to expand their IT capabilities and transform their campuses.
Because students need their apps, anywhere: EDUCAUSE Preview
In the run up to AppsAnywhere's Startup Alley Graduate attendance at EDUCAUSE 2017, AppsAnywhere has been featured by Nibletz.com. Read the full article.
Launching university software on and off campus at Coventry University
Coventry University is streamlining their application deployment using AppsAnywhere, with the aim of continuously improving their students' experience.
NEW Parallels RAS integration and more AppsAnywhere updates
With the release of AppsAnywhere v2.3 we've built a deep integration with Parallels RAS, enabling IT to deliver both apps and desktops, as well as supporting Chromebooks with HTML5 delivery.
Freeing up lab space by deploying any app to any device at George Brown College
Toronto's George Brown College are using AppsAnywhere to streamline application deployment. Watch their animation to find out more about how students access apps with AppsAnywhere.
Highlights from the S2 User Day at Lancaster University
See the highlights from our recent S2 User Day at Lancaster University, where universities from across the UK came together to discuss AppsAnywhere, Cloudpaging and virtualization best practices.
How does AppsAnywhere and virtualization improve the student experience?
Back in 2015 we surveyed over 2,500 students. One thing that stood out was that students were frustrated at being unable to access software anywhere. 3 years on, how has AppsAnywhere improved the student experience?
AppsAnywhere announce partnership with Dutch IT and Telecommunications provider KPN
AppsAnywhere and Dutch Telecommunications giant KPN have joined forces to bring AppsAnywhere and the company's leading approach to software delivery and on-demand access to Universities and Colleges across the Netherlands.
Launching apps and desktops using VMware Horizon in AppsAnywhere
Learn how AppsAnywhere integrates with VMware Horizon View to deliver apps and desktops to students on any device, using VMware's leading VDI technology.
Webinar Recording: AppsAnywhere integrates with Parallels Remote Application Server
In this webinar recording you'll learn how AppsAnywhere integrates with Parallels RAS (Remote Application Server) to deliver apps to any device, including Windows, macOS, mobile and Chromebooks.
AppsAnywhere announced winner of EdTech Cool Tool Award
EdTech digest have just announced the finalists for this year’s EdTech awards, and AppsAnywhere have been named winner of this year’s EdTech Cool Tool Award.
Delivering apps with Microsoft SCCM and App-V in AppsAnywhere
This video shows how AppsAnywhere integrates with Microsoft's SCCM and App-V technologies to deliver applications to students using System Center.
AppsAnywhere proud to partner with education technology experts ScholarBuys
We're proud to partner with Education Technology Experts ScholarBuys to bring AppsAnywhere, our leading approach to application delivery, to universities across the United States.
Flexible remote access to applications at Durham University - Presentation
In this presentation, Durham University's Jim Macura explains how they are improving the student experience by enabling flexible and remote access to apps and desktops.
Deliver apps on-demand to any device across campus
In this webinar, Education Technology experts AppsAnywhere explain how university or college IT can improve the student experience by delivering Windows apps on-demand to any device across campus, including macOS and Chromebooks.
Integrating AppsAnywhere with Cloudpaging to launch virtualized Windows apps
In this short video we show you how easy it is to launch software virtualized using Cloudpaging through AppsAnywhere, enabling universities to deliver 100% of Windows apps on-demand across campus.
UBTech 2018 review: AppsAnywhere offers app stores for universities
Thanks to rAVe Publications for showcasing AppsAnywhere, the custom-branded university app store, at the recent UBTech 2018 conference in Las Vegas!
Delivering software to labs across campus and enabling BYOD at Coventry University
Watch Coventry University's recent presentation and learn how IT delivers apps to any computer across campus, while enabling BYOD and access to software on student-owned devices.
Integrating AppsAnywhere with Jamf Pro to deliver Mac apps and more
AppsAnywhere now integrates with Jamf Pro to enable university IT to deliver Mac apps to Mac devices, using your existing Jamf environment. Deliver Mac App Store apps, PKG packages and e-books and other policies.
Send Ghost to the grave: problems and alternatives to imaging using Ghost
If you’re in the IT department at a university you’ve been here. The annual process to refresh lab spaces with a new, updated computer image that takes months to build and deploy. How many more summers will your team be able to commit to this sometimes wasteful task?
5 benefits of AppsAnywhere for university staff, faculty and administrators
AppsAnywhere was designed to improve the student experience, but it also has a huge impact on improving the user experience for university staff, faculty members and administrators.
NEW: Citrix Integration in AppsAnywhere 2.6
Development have been working hard on building our most hotly requested features, resulting in our most packed release to date! From accessibility to security, read the release notes here.
Delivering apps with Parallels RAS at George Brown College
Learn more about how George Brown college have leveraged Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS) to consistently deliver software with near-local performance.
The highlights from AppsAnywhere's User Day with Durham University
At our most subscribed user day to date, Tony Austwick, Phil Morgan & Ryan Heath present updates on the recent successes and future missions of AppsAnywhere!
Demonstrating the power of Parallels with Durham University
Durham University's Michael Coxon demonstrates the incredible power of AppsAnywhere & Parallels. Watch the video to see Michael running an incredible range of apps on Windows, MacOS, Android and even BBC Micro! (Only joking about BBC Micro).
Ontario colleges at forefront of using technology to improve the student experience
Learn how Ontario's largest colleges are using technology to improve the student experience, by delivering software to any device across campus, on-demand.
Improving the student experience: Deploying software across U-M on-demand
In this recent webinar, presented to the EDUCAUSE community, Don Lambert explains how the University of Michigan are improving the student experience by deploying software across campus on-demand.
Remote access and software licensing in Higher Ed - How does AppsAnywhere stack up?
"A great product securely delivering software to authorized users, anytime, anywhere!" - Read IBS's report and survey now!
What is the best way to deliver applications in Higher Ed?
'Which application delivery method is best' is a question we're often asked at AppsAnywhere. Keep reading to learn the answer...
Top 10 hardest Higher Ed software titles to deliver
Many software titles are notoriously difficult to deliver, yet essential to any university's offering. Read our list of the top 10 most difficult and our suggestions on how to handle them.
Making software available to students/staff off-campus with AppsAnywhere
This article looks at delivering university software to students and staff off-campus, and how to configure AppsAnywhere to make campus lab apps available anywhere, anytime.
Pittsburg State & Education Technology on why universities have so many computer labs (Webinar)
AppsAnywhere customer, Pittsburg State University & Education Technology Publication discuss higher education IT, labs & why there are still so many managed machines in modern universities.
Microsoft SCCM and the alternatives in 2019
What is Microsoft SCCM and what is it used for? In this piece we take a look at everything to do with Microsoft System Center Config Manager and what the alternative approaches are in 2019.
What's new in AppsAnywhere 2.7? Analytics, App Lists and more... [Webinar Recording]
In this recorded webinar, AppsAnywhere's VP Technical Services Ryan Heath explains what's new in AppsAnywhere 2.7, including AppsAnywhere Analytics, App Lists, accessibility improvements and admin UI enhancements