IGEL and Apporto: Securing and Simplifying Cloud Workspace Delivery

Apporto is a next-generation virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) technology provider. The company has successfully delivered cloud workspaces and improved the user experience for over 2.5 million students across more than 200 higher education institutions worldwide. Two-thirds of the company’s customers have migrated from legacy VDI vendors.

Now, Apporto is expanding access to its comprehensive and cost-effective Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions to enterprises across the financial services, healthcare, retail, and government sectors. The goal is to provide a VDI alternative for businesses that feel left behind due to recent market disruptions.

IGEL + Apporto: Driving Cost Efficiencies and Improving the User Experience

Several years ago, a prominent Canadian university, which has thousands of PCs used by students across several campuses, made the strategic decision to switch from Windows to IGEL OS. This transition was aimed at optimizing the delivery, management, and security of its entire end-user computing (EUC) environment.

By repurposing existing hardware as endpoints managed by IGEL OS, the institution saved significantly on hardware refresh costs. This enabled the reallocation of resources to other important IT initiatives, including modernizing its outdated VDI infrastructure, which had increasingly frustrated end users due to poor performance. To complicate matters further, the renewal of its existing licensing would lead to a substantial price increase for the university. In search of a more efficient and cost-effective VDI alternative, the university turned to Apporto.

Now, with IGEL and Apporto, students enjoy seamless access to virtual desktops, whether using IGEL OS-powered devices or their personal devices via a browser, transforming the user experience while keeping costs in check.

Creating Collaborative, Secure, and Productive Work Environments

Apporto isn’t just about accessing resources, it’s about transforming the delivery of cloud desktops and applications. With Apporto, cloud workspaces become more dynamic and flexible through collaboration tools that integrate chat and voice communications.

Furthermore, with Apporto’s enhanced screen sharing and desktop control, organizations benefit from an interactive and engaging experience. This can be achieved regardless of the end user’s physical location, making it easy for teams to work together in real-time. This fosters a sense of teamwork and promotes an active, engaged learning process that is both more enjoyable and effective.

In response to the growing importance of cybersecurity, Apporto offers Modular Cyber Labs that allow end users to quickly build, load, save, adapt, and attack fully operational network environments. These environments are entirely isolated from corporate networks, providing a safe space for team communication and collaboration.

Unburdening IT Teams to Focus on What Matters

Often, the administrative burden placed on IT teams when managing VDI environments can be overwhelming. Apporto significantly lightens this load by managing all cloud infrastructure, software deployment, backup, recovery, and even antivirus. This level of support simplifies managing and configuring endpoint devices, freeing up IT teams to concentrate on higher-priority tasks.

Reducing Costs While Enhancing Flexibility

Financial efficiency is another important aspect of Apporto’s offering for organizations that can experience up to 50-70% lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) with Apporto’s straightforward, all-inclusive subscription model. This approach reduces hidden costs and makes expenses predictable, allowing for improved financial planning and resource allocation.

Apporto offers versatile deployment options, including cloud, on-prem, or hybrid approaches. Compatible with AWS, Azure, and on-premises solutions, Apporto provides organizations with comprehensive coverage for flexible and scalable computing needs and user preferences.

Delivering a Superior User Experience

The virtual desktop solution offered by Apporto is genuinely the next generation of VDI. It utilizes advanced compression, geo-optimization, and autoscaling to provide a superior experience directly in the browser. With features such as running up to 60 frames per second and supporting up to three screens, end users can enjoy a seamless, high-performance interface.

Apporto’s Cloud Mounter integrates with major cloud providers such as OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, and Google Drive and supports on-premises storage. This allows for easy access to all files and streamlines management and collaboration. Users can efficiently access, manage, and share files across platforms, enhancing productivity and simplifying workflows.

Learn More About Apporto and IGEL 

Visit Apporto’s IGEL Ready Showcase page here to learn more. To explore the IGEL Ready ecosystem of solutions, visit igel.com/ready.