Features and integrations

AppsAnywhere's cloud-based platform comes with all the tools Higher Ed needs to deliver apps at scale, to both Lab devices and BYOD, to improve the experience of students, staff, faculty, and IT alike.

Institution-focused features
Learning management system integrations
Delivery method integrations
Supported authentication technologies
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Institution-Focused Features
INSTITUTION-FOCUSED FEATURES

Solving Education’s unique challenges

Smart prioritisation of delivery methods
Smart prioritization of delivery methods

Set multiple delivery methods for each app and order them in terms of preference. AppsAnywhere then chooses the best way of delivering the app to the student, based on a variety of factors such as device type, operating system, geographical location and whether a device is user-owned or university-managed.

Favorite application list
Favorite application list

Ability for students to favorite applications in their own list.

Application grid view
Application grid view

View lists or all applications in a webstore-like grid view.

Automated app licensing
Automated app licensing

A range of ready-to-deploy applications, which can be automatically licensed upon launch by AppsAnywhere. Compatible applications are downloaded from the AppsAnywhere portal and can be automatically licensed using existing software license details.

Search-driven user interface
Search-driven user interface

An easier way to find apps using search and the ability to launch directly from the search results.

Smart app collections
Smart app collections

Application collections that show a student the apps they most recently launched, ones that have been newly added by the university, and a list of desktops.

User portal preferences
User portal preferences

Users can customise their home screen by choosing a preferred theme or how many apps are displayed. New users will default to an "All Apps" collection, to ensure they are not missing out on anything. The system will remember their preferred or recent apps and other key aspects of their digital journey to make their navigation experience more efficient and intuitive.

WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
WCAG 2.1 AA compliance

Committed to providing a consistent experience to all users, AppsAnywhereis compliant with WCAG 2.1 AA standards and is fully navigable by keyboard/speech, and has significant screen-reader functionality.

Categorisation of applications
Categorization of applications

Create custom categories of applications, such as course or faculty specific, and add them to the user homepage.

Shareable app lists
Shareable app lists

Arrange key software titles into quick-find lists that your faculty or academics can share at the click of a few buttons. Distribute lists of recommended software for specific courses or modules to students via a URL, or embed the list of apps directly in your VLE.

Custom branding
Custom branding

The ability to change logos and login images to bring the AppsAnywhere environment in line with the institution’s branding.

Hardware profiles
Hardware profiles

Ability to limit delivery methods using hardware profiles by detecting a device’s RAM and dedicated GPU capabilities; allowing apps to run it natively for users whose hardware is powerful enough, while providing a fallback to those who can’t - ensuring that everyone gets a good experience while minimizing costs.

Professional product translations
Professional product translations

We want you to succeed so we have in place a structured Induction Training plan to assist you with all aspects of your role and a strong Management Team to be on hand to help.

Pre-launch dialogs
Pre-launch dialogs

Administrators have the ability to create custom messages that convey essential information before launching applications. Whether it's sharing End User License Agreements, license keys, or application instructions, you're in control.

Microsoft Visual StudioAutodesk MediaAutodesk Product SuiteAutodesk Architecture SuiteErdas ImagineFoxit PDF EditorTableau DesktopAdobe AcrobatAdobe XDAdobe After EffectsArcGIS ProAdobe AuditionArcGIS DesktopAutoCADChemDrawEndNoteAdobe IllustratorAdobe IndesignMapInfo ProMapleMariMathCad PrimeMATLABMinitabModoMultisimNvivoNukeAdobe PhotoshopAdobe Premiere ProRhinoceros 3DSketchUP ProSolidWorksSPSSSTATA
Microsoft Visual StudioAutodesk MediaAutodesk Product SuiteAutodesk Architecture SuiteErdas ImagineFoxit PDF EditorTableau DesktopAdobe AcrobatAdobe XDAdobe After EffectsArcGIS ProAdobe AuditionArcGIS DesktopAutoCADChemDrawEndNoteAdobe IllustratorAdobe IndesignMapInfo ProMapleMariMathCad PrimeMATLABMinitabModoMultisimNvivoNukeAdobe PhotoshopAdobe Premiere ProRhinoceros 3DSketchUP ProSolidWorksSPSSSTATA
APPS AS A SERVICE

Over 150 software titles ready to deploy, Updated frequently

Our catalog of 150+ software titles are ready to use on Day 1 and kept up to date on a regular basis, including Higher Ed’s most used, such as MATLAB, ArcGIS, Adobe and Autodesk. Say goodbye to imaging and patching and focus IT’s time on more valuable projects.

Most popular education apps

Most popular education apps

Updated frequently for you

Updated frequently for you

Instant access on day one

Instant access on day one

New titles added regularly

New titles added regularly

Meet students where they are
LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INTEGRATIONS

Meet students where they are

Our philosophy is all about making software access as simple as possible, removing barriers, and enabling students, faculty and staff to be more productive and efficient than ever.

AppsAnywhere is proud to meet students where they are and allow faculty to provide more immersive learning experiences with integrations with popular learning management systems.

Canvas
Canvas
Blackboard
Blackboard
DELIVERY METHOD INTEGRATIONS

Choosing the right delivery method for the job

AppsAnywhere has all the tools needed to deliver simplified software access to students, faculty, and staff on any device, anywhere, anytime, all at an optimized experience, however, this doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of your existing technologies within our centralized solution too.

AppsAnywhere supports all the following integrations should you wish to bake them into your AppsAnywhere service.

Numecent Cloudpaging
Microsoft SCCM
Microsoft AppV
Amazon AppStream 2.0
Parallels RAS (Remote Application Software)
Direct download or Secure download
Windows Executable
Microsoft RemoteApp
Azure Virtual Desktop
VMware Horizon Suite
MacOS (PKG, DMG)
Jamf Pro
Dizzion Frame
External Website or SaaS Tool
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SUPPORTED AUTHENTICATION TECHNOLOGIES

Have greater control of your software estate

AppsAnywhere seamlessly integrates with supported authentication technologies, streamlining software access for students and faculty, on and off campus.

AppsAnywhere Login Portal
Kerberos
  • Active Directory
OAuth 2.0
  • Active Directory (via AFDS)
  • Azure AD
SAML 2.0
  • Active Directory (via AFDS)
  • Azure AD
  • Shibboleth
  • Other SAML 2.0 compliant platforms
LDAP bind
  • Active Directory
  • Azure AD (via Azure AD DS)
  • Open LDAP compliant directories
AppsAnywhere Admin Dashboard and AppsAnywhere Portal
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