Application virtualization has been around for over two decades. VDI has been around for over a decade and secure browser is a newer technology that enables IT to securely deliver applications to end users on any device. Let’s help you understand which technologies makes sense for which cases.
Let’s start up with enterprise browser. If there are users in your company, who only need access to a few (less than 10) web applications. In the past application virtualization was used to deliver the browser as a Windows application. That’s expensive both from an infrastructure perspective as well as problematic from a user experience perspective. We recommend that you examine your app estate and deliver your SaaS and private web applications using an enterprise browser. An enterprise browser may be the most secure and cost-effective tool for those users.
We have found that even though a significant chunk of the application estate is web based, users might still require a few proprietary Windows applications. For scenarios like that you need a client that combines both enterprise browser and app virtualization technology. This will allow you to mix and match web and Windows applications.
Application delivery solutions are useful when you have a limited set of apps to deliver to an end user. But when a user needs more than 7-10 apps, or their workflows need access to the file system or cross application access, then using enterprise browser or application delivery technologies may be limiting and deliver poor user experience. In such scenarios, delivering the full Windows or Linux desktop may be the best option – VDI.
Every organization will likely have all these different user cases for different kinds of users:
(a) only a few web apps
(b) only a few web and Windows apps
(c) access to Linux or Windows desktops.
Hence your organization needs a unified platform that allows you to deliver proprietary windows, applications, Linux/Windows desktop, private web applications, and SaaS applications onto any device.
Simplify Your Application and Desktop Delivery Strategy
Struggling to determine the best technology for your diverse user needs? Whether it’s enterprise browsers, app virtualization, or VDI, Workspot provides a unified platform that delivers secure, seamless access to web apps, Windows apps, and full desktops—all tailored to your unique requirements.
Discover how Workspot can help you:
- Optimize application delivery for different user workflows
- Reduce infrastructure complexity and costs
- Enhance user experience with secure, flexible solutions
Request a free consultation or demo today and see how Workspot can streamline your application and desktop delivery strategy for maximum efficiency and ROI. Schedule Your Demo Now
