App-V and Packaging expert, Rory Monaghan has updated his popular App-V Decision Matrix and extended the scope to include other deployment technologies. The original diagram is available on his website, but we offered to take his raw App-V flowchart … 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
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
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
What to look for in an application sequencing provider
Depending on the size and type of your organisation you’ve probably got hundreds or even thousands of off the shelf and bespoke applications running every day. Managing them wouldn’t be a problem if it wasn’t for the fact that the underlying … Read More
Overcoming hurdles to application virtualization
If application virtualisation is such a great idea why aren’t more organisations doing it? The many benefits of application virtualization are beyond doubt. For example: Delivery of applications is much quicker and easier You can centralise application management Applications can be … Read More
