Application Delivery with Amazon AppStream 2.0

Application Delivery with Amazon AppStream 2.0

Amazon AppStream 2.0 is a fully managed application streaming service. The service allows the application to be installed on the central location and streamed to any computing device with an internet browser and internet connection.

Amazon AppStream enables users to use hardware demanding applications without software installation and hardware maintenance. User experience is fluid and responsive thanks to virtual machines highly optimized for each use case and NICE DVC protocol that automatically adjusts each streaming session to network conditions.

Applications and data are run and stored on AWS's infrastructure, eliminating the need to transfer data from and to your computer.

What Are the Main Benefits of Using Amazon AppStream 2.0?

Simple Delivery

Your employees and contractors can access applications they need at any time from any device with an internet connection and the browser, including Chromebooks, Macs, and PCs.

Simple Scaling

Amazon's globally available infrastructure enables companies to scale to any number of users across the world without acquiring, provisioning, and operating hardware or infrastructure.

Central Application Management

Applications are centrally managed on AppStream, eliminating the need to manage application installations and updates on each user's computer.

Security

Amazon's data centers and network architecture is built to satisfy the need of even the most security-sensitive organizations. Applications and data are not stored on users' computers; they are streamed as encrypted pixels and access data secured within your network.

Integration with Your IT

AppStream easily connects to your company's Active Directory, network, cloud storage, and file shares; your users use existing credentials and security policies to access their application.

What Are the Good Use Cases for Amazon AppStream 2.0?

Enterprises

Enterprises can simplify application delivery with AppStream; applications are centrally managed and delivered to any computer. There is no need for software installation, provision, and hardware maintenance on each user's computer.

Software Vendors

Software Vendors can use AppStream to deliver application trials and demos. The application performance inside the AppStream is consistent. Any desktop/web application can be deployed as a SaaS service without any code rewrite and become a globally available service within hours.

3D Design & Engineering

GPU intensive application can be run on AppStream without using physical workstations. CAD, CAM, and CAE applications such as SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX, MathWorks MATLAB, or AVEVA Everything 3D can be run on any computer.

AppStream provides users with a fluid and responsive experience because apps run on highly optimized virtual machines. NICE DCV protocol automatically adjusts each streaming session to network conditions.

Education

Amazon AppStream can be used for educational purposes. Students access centrally managed applications for learning; all they need is a web browser and internet connection. Application compatibility is no longer an issue; all students use the same centrally managed version of the software.

Conclusion

Amazon AppStream changes the way the applications are delivered to end-users. Security and control of your company's data are improved with fine-grained security controls created to satisfy the needs of the most security-sensitive organizations. Costs related to hardware maintenance and software installation and provisioning are eliminated; service is charged with a very simple and straightforward pay-as-you-go payment model. There is no contracts, licenses, and other fees, companies only pay for what they use.

Sedmi odjel is an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner and Solution Provider; we are specialized for the implementation of AWS services and solutions.

AWS offers a whole suite of remote working and learning services that can help your organization become more efficient in the times when remote work is your only option of collaboration. If you have any question about Amazon AppStream 2.0 or any productivity tools, give us a call at +385 1 3141 562 or contact our sales department at sales@heptabit.com.

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