A year ago, when we released the 2015 Smackdown, I was asked for my opinion on who I thought was the winner, so I posted a blow by blow of the different application virtualization products featured in the feature matrix section … Read More
5 occasions when you need to roll out VDI like a SWAT team [Infographic]
In IT you sometimes need to roll things out fast – like jumping out of a helicopter, down a zip wire, through a window, fast! We thought we’d share this infographic we created to show a few occasions when you … Read More
Application packaging options for SCCM
When I started my career ten years ago, the world of application and desktop deployment was a much more diverse place regarding the tools being used in the enterprise. Over the years, I’ve worked with SMS, Marimba, Enteo, Radia, LANDesk … Read More
Hyper Converged Infrastructure and the pursuit of simplicity.
Go to any IT conference and the resounding message from the people at the coalface is always ‘We want IT systems that are complicated to deploy, expensive and don’t deliver what they promise”. Did we get that wrong? Yes, of … Read More
End of the road for Dell vWorkspace? Here are some alternatives.
In this article Rory Monaghan looks at the options for those forced to move away from Dell vWorkspace, now that it’s no longer going to be supported.
Getting VDI for ROBO back on the agenda.
VDI for ROBO (Remote Office/Branch Office) is a fantastic idea but it takes an immense amount of time and money to even get it close to being useful. In this article, we’ll look at the issues and also point you … Read More
The evolution of the Digital Workspace
In this article, we look at why solutions such as VDI and MDM are failing to satisfy end users, and the businesses need for access to any application on any device. We also look at the ideal architecture required to deliver the solution that will – Workspace as a Service.
Infographic: Comparing the cost of VDI
When you need to get a simple but dramatic point across about the cost of VDI, you can always rely on that IT industry favourite – the iceberg infographic! We’ve worked with our partners Workspot to show you how ridiculously different the cost of older VDI 1.0 solutions from the likes of VMware and Citrix are, compared to Workspot’s next generation VDI 2.0.
Algiz partners with Workspot to serve up VDI 2.0 in an hour
We’ve just partnered with Workspot, the leading provider of VDI 2.0, to accelerate app virtualization and deploy virtualized desktops to users in as little as 60 minutes. Headed up by a team that includes a former GM at Citrix and … Read More
Application Virtualization Smackdown
Are you looking for an independent overview of application virtualization solutions and are curious about different strategies and key questions? Are you interested in the use-cases and benefits of delivering applications via application virtualization? Do you want detailed information about the features and functions each virtualization vendor is offering?
4 enterprise IT costs you can cut with DirectAccess and Windows 10
DirectAccess, one of the technologies included in the Unified Remote Access role in Windows Server 2012 R2, is a compelling secure remote access solution for organizations of all sizes. It provides seamless and transparent, always on, secure remote corporate network … Read More
Who won the Application Virtualization Smackdown 2015?
Just in case you missed it, virtualization experts Ruben Spruijt, Jurjen van Leeuwen and Algiz Technology CTO Americas, Rory Monaghan released the “Application Virtualization Smackdown 2015” earlier this month. With an overview of the leading vendors and an in-depth analysis of their products, the smackdown is an … Read More
Algiz + CJ Software Logistics partnership – its like the Avengers but without the costumes.
When S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nick Fury introduces Ironman to the Avengers you just know the saying “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts” is about to become reality with explosive effect. Well, we can confidently say that Algiz … Read More
Overcoming slow App-V 5 publishing and streaming
In this article Simon details his efforts in overcoming a slow App-V 5 publishing and streaming problem he encountered in a large desktop application upgrade project. The article details the customer requirement, Simon’s meticulous investigation and the code he wrote to improve publishing and streaming performance.
Rory Monaghan joins Algiz Technology
Following on from our recent announcement that William Jansen is taking Algiz Technology stateside, we’re delighted to tell you that Microsoft App-V MVP, VMware vExpert and virtualization blogger, Rory Monaghan has joined Algiz as CTO, Americas. It does seem strange that a seasoned … Read More
Algiz en route to North America
Trying really hard not to burst into the Pointer Sisters classic, we’d like to say we are ‘so excited’ that William Jansen has joined Algiz Technology as Sales Director Americas. Having held a number of senior roles with Microsoft, EMEA, … Read More
I got Vibe on it with Thamim Karim.
We recently met up with Virtual Vibes blogger and App-V expert Thamim Karim for a coffee down in ‘sunny’ Reading to talk about, you guessed it, virtualization and App-V. We’ve got a one-track mind here at Algiz. In his former … Read More
Application Virtualization Smackdown (infographic)
With in-depth, independent analysis of the virtualisation landscape and vendor solutions, PQR‘s ‘Application Virtualization Smackdown‘ is a must-read for both virtualisation newbies and seasoned veterans alike. However, with references to ‘agents’, ‘connection brokers’ and The Matrix Trilogy in the revision history, we just … Read More
Automating App-V sequencing
Back in the late 30’s, D. S. Harder coined the term ‘automation’ to describe the increased use of devices and controls in mechanized production lines. His aim, and that of his bosses at the Ford Motor Company, was to take … Read More
How to teach an old app new tricks
Does the following conversation with IT sound familiar? “I’ve got an iPad, so can I have our CRM application put on it please?” “Erm, it’s not designed for tablets, or your smartphone, it just works on your laptop.” “Obviously I understand … Read More
What’s behind the rise of application virtualization?
There’s been quite a resurgence in application virtualization recently, so we decided to list some of the reasons and also explore what impact Citrix is having on the uplift in interest. These are some that are driven by Microsoft: Companies … Read More
The problem with application compatibility tools and packaging
One of the problems with application compatibility testing tools is the imprecision in predicting whether the application will install and run on Windows 7 or 8. In a recent conversation with a customer using one of the tools we described … Read More
Punching above its weight – Nutanix vs. VCE Vblock
There’s a fight brewing in the growing Hyper-Converged Infrastructure market. Hot on the heels of a positive review in the recent Gartner magic quadrant on integrated infrastructure, Nutanix has thrown down the gauntlet to infrastructure heavyweight, VCE Vblock, by launching a global program … Read More
What is Integrated Infrastructure and why should you care?
At its most basic level Integrated Infrastructure, also known as Hyper-Converged Infrastructure is a validated configuration that combines physical compute, networking and storage resources to form a single “out-of-the-box” solution. You’ll also find included a single pane of glass management, … Read More
5 reasons to consider Microsoft DirectAccess
Proprietary equipment and complex management have made VPN (SSL & IPsec) solutions costly infrastructures to run and maintain. With Microsoft DirectAccess for secure remote access, you have something dramatically different. No User Input Think of DirectAccess as a completely automatic VPN connection “Always-on” … Read More