Desktop and Application Streaming

A common use case for Amazon AppStream 2.0 is streaming resource-intensive applications that perform long-running calculations or simulations. If the session ends while the simulation is running, user productivity and satisfaction suffer. Consider the following scenario: your users run simulations that normally take three hours to complete. To control costs, you configure your AppStream 2.0 […]

AWS customers looking to experience the NICE DCV streaming protocol can now utilize the latest DCV AWS CloudFormation template. This template is intended for proof-of-concepts and deploys a single Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instance preconfigured with DCV server ready to accept connections. This is an automated way to gain firsthand experience of the DCV high-performance […]

Organizations of all sizes need to provide remote and hybrid workers with the tools required to do their jobs, while also improving operational efficiency and lowering cost. While many end users require all-inclusive virtual desktop services like Amazon WorkSpaces, others simply need secure browser access to internal web sites and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications. For example, […]

Customers want to use desktop services to deliver business-critical applications and desktops to their end users at scale. Our mission in the Amazon End User Computing (EUC) organization is designed to enable customers to securely get work done from anywhere and from any device. To help us deliver on this mission, we launched Amazon WorkSpaces […]

By migrating some or all of their digital assets to the cloud, organizations can significantly reduce costs, innovate faster, scale more quickly, and create better customer and employee experiences. A recent study by The Hackett Group shows that migrating to AWS achieves quantifiable business value in the areas of resiliency, agility, cost savings, and staff […]

Following close on the heels of IGEL Disrupt 2023 in Munich, the Amazon End User Computing (EUC) team is busy preparing for IGEL Disrupt 2023 in Nashville (April 3rd – 5th). Kevin Goodman, Director of Product Management for AWS EUC, captured some interesting takeaways from the IGEL Disrupt 2023 Munich event, and is excited to […]

With Amazon AppStream 2.0, applications run securely in the cloud, isolated from end users’ local machines. In some scenarios, customers require interaction between remote and local applications. For example, consider a hosted application that exports data to an external program, such as a spreadsheet or PDF application that is installed and licensed on a local […]

Enterprise Connect 2023, March 27-30, brings together a broad range of enterprise communications and customer experience (CX) professionals focused on showcasing and learning about exciting new technology, sharing perspectives, and discussing strategies for enabling world-class collaboration, communication, and contact center operations. The AWS End User Computing (EUC) team looks forward to attending this exciting event. […]

The Leostream Platform offers a variety of components that provide an intuitive way for remote end users to securely access NICE DCV servers. The Leostream platform consolidates the IT management of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, as well as prioritizes the security posture of your deployment. Through its interface, end users visualize their resources through a high-performance […]

Introduction A well-architected failover strategy for on-premises virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is an important consideration for any business. Most organizations are unable to provide sufficient failover for both their applications and virtual desktops. In the wake of COVID-19, Hurricane Ian, and an increase in security breaches, organizations must reimagine how to reliably provide applications. This […]