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Software Delivery Best Practices

The Holy Grail of the University Desktop and BYOD in 2021 and beyond

10 years since the introduction of BYOD, where are we now and what's the future of application delivery, software deployment and the University Desktop in 2021?

Dec 12, 2021

Remote Desktop Services (RDS)

Security for remote desktop services | The importance of security and factors to consider

Optimum RDS security protects your system from attacks. Read what security factors to consider when using remote desktop services for your organization.

Nov 30, 2021

Remote Desktop Services (RDS)

A complete guide to Remote Desktop Services

Many universities turn to RDS for easier remote learning opportunities. Read our full guide to remote desktop services, including requirements to consider.

International Students: A Hybrid Fall...can you have your cake and eat it too?

Within the last 18 months, students all around the world have faced harder learning conditions than ever before...but is it finally over?

AppsAnywhere 2.11: Automatic App Licensing and new UI theme...

AppsAnywhere 2.11 brings two awesome features, including revolutionizing how customers package apps and an all-new theme for our User Interface

Sep 1, 2021

Online or Distance Learning

Key challenges of a blended learning approach in higher education

Find out more about the challenges of a blended learning approach within higher education for both students and organizations in our expert guide.

Aug 12, 2021

Online or Distance Learning

Hybrid learning vs blended learning: What is the difference and why does it matter?

Read our guide to find out more about the differences between hybrid and blended learning including the pros and cons and how the two methods compare.

Aug 12, 2021

Online or Distance Learning

Katie Roberts

Key benefits of blended learning in higher education

Learn more about the benefits of blended learning within higher education for both students & organizations including the importance of the approach.

Aug 12, 2021

Student Experience

7 ways to enhance your students’ digital experience with AppsAnywhere

Times are tough for the UK higher education sector right now. With international student enrolments in decline, no sign of rising fees for domestic students...

The digital capabilities of 2034

AppsAnywhere recently attended UCISA’s (UK’s Higher Education IT peak body) Spotlight24 event, focused on the digital capabilities of 2034. The conference...

How Does AppsAnywhere Support Digital Wellness?

Over the past few years, we have seen a global pandemic completely shift the student experience and students have had to quickly adapt their...

What is a Digital Workspace?

A digital workspace solution can offer numerous benefits to higher education institutions on a student-focused level as well as provide advantages to staff and employees. But, what exactly is a digital workspace?

What’s new in Higher Education Digital Transformation?

It’s critical that institutions of higher education are meeting the needs and requirements of the modern student and undergo a digital transformation.

The importance of Equitable Access in Higher Education

Learn about equitable access and how AppsAnywhere provides equal access to education resources.

International Students: A Hybrid Fall...can you have your cake and eat it too?

Within the last 18 months, students all around the world have faced harder learning conditions than ever before...but is it finally over?

Outcomes and enrollment: Answering Higher Ed's biggest questions

We answer the biggest questions revolving around higher education right now...outcomes and enrolment

Returning to University: How to maintain social distancing on campus and in labs

With things starting to return to normal after the coronavirus, how can we introduce social distancing measures to campus labs?

Windows 7 End of Support: what it means for Higher Ed IT

Now Microsoft has ended support for Windows 7, what does this mean for higher education organizations still using the operating system?

Campus labs, BYOD and open-access areas; solving Higher Ed IT challenges

AppsAnywhere Co-Founder Tony Austwick describes how Higher Ed IT can enable BYOD, repurpose campus PC labs, and deliver open-access learning areas.

Examining the costs of delivering software apps in Higher Education

One of the unique challenges in managing university computers is how to deliver apps to students in a cost-effective way, while ensuring a good user experience

10 reasons why your University should make tech more accessible in the classroom

From complex Virtual and Augmented Reality to Facial Recognition, technology is growing with the new generation, which is why we need more in our classrooms.

What your students want from their education technology

Tech your Students want, from AppsAnywhere. BYOD and more education technology from AppsAnywhere

Aug 8, 2017

Application Virtualization

The ultimate guide to application virtualization

Learn about application virtualization including what it is, how it works, comparisons with VDI, the benefits and different solutions on the market.

Jul 20, 2020

The Slow Demise of VDI (and The Rise of The University App Store)

VDI; the stand-out tech of the decade. Has it fulfilled its promise to deliver end-user IT services and apps neatly wrapped inside a remote desktop window?

Oct 31, 2019

7 Benefits of Delivering Apps Using Application Virtualization

Application virtualization, sometimes know as application or software streaming, is the process of delivering apps to devices without physical installation.

Sep 24, 2019

How does AppsAnywhere and virtualization improve the student experience?

In this post we look at how application virtualization technology from AppsAnywhere has improved the student experience at universities across the globe.

Mar 2, 2018

$Deliver apps to any device at a fraction of the cost of traditional VDI solutions$

Deliver apps to any device at a fraction of the cost of traditional VDI solutions

See how university IT can deliver apps to any device with Parallels RAS, an alternative at a fraction of the cost of VDI solutions like Citrix and VMware.

Dec 7, 2017

Nick Johnson

Saving Money on Software Licensing With Application Virtualization

How can application virtualization technologies like Cloudpaging save your university or college money on your software licenses?

Oct 25, 2016

Application Virtualization - The Future of The University Desktop

Application deployment is challenging for higher education; getting the right apps to the right users at the right time. Step in application virtualization.

Jan 26, 2015

Accessing Applications Off-Site with Application Virtualization

This blog outlines how application virtualization helps students working off-site by giving them access to apps anywhere, anytime, on demand.

Jun 15, 2012

Campus Labs

IT efficiency: 10 ways to do more with less

Your budget is being cut, your team is shrinking, and the pile of demands is constantly growing. We feel your pain, and we can help!

Life without campus computer labs; a look at the past, present and future

We take a look at the role of campus computer labs (PC pools/computing clusters) in the 21st century university, and their past, present and future.

A high-level guide to converting campus labs to remote desktops

Read our guide on how to leverage owned hardware through RDP to deliver academic software

The ultimate guide to campus computer labs and ‘virtual labs’

Your central learning point for all things campus computer labs and virtual labs

Converting campus labs to remote desktops; a long-term strategy or a short-term hack?

Make existing campus labs available to students and staff to access off campus, using RDP solutions to convert them to remote desktops.

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

Apr 23, 2020