Apporto, a leading provider of virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) technologies, recently joined a growing number of forward-thinking businesses integrating and validating their products through the IGEL Ready program.
Offering customers in the education sector a comprehensive, cost-effective virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solution, Apporto enables students, faculty, and staff to access their desktop from anywhere, anytime, and on any device.
When combined with IGEL OS, Apporto delivers a secure and simplified IT infrastructure that gives educators the freedom and flexibility of a virtual desktop environment without the typical challenges associated with hardware or software management.
By integrating Apporto’s VDI technologies with IGEL OS, educational institutions can benefit from an effective endpoint management system that ensures security, performance, and compliance across all endpoint devices. Apporto has helped improve the end-user experience for more than 200 universities, colleges, and schools, benefiting over 2.5 million students with its VDI solutions, including Virtual Computer Labs.
Expanding Student Access Beyond Traditional Boundaries
One of Apporto’s primary focus areas is to increase accessibility to educational resources for everyone. To ensure secure access, Apporto implements robust endpoint management policies that govern the configuration and security of all devices, including BYOD, by managing device configurations effectively.
They achieve this by offering secure, 24/7 access to desktops and apps on any device, including students’ own devices (BYOD). This means that learning is not restricted to physical classrooms or computer labs.
This flexibility allows students to study at any time and from any location, removing the barriers that previously hindered access to continuous learning.
Creating a Collaborative and Secure Learning Environment with Endpoint Security
It’s important to note that Apporto isn’t just about accessing resources – it’s about transforming education delivery. With features like virtual classrooms and collaboration tools that integrate chat and voice communications, traditional computer labs are reimagined into dynamic, flexible spaces.
Apporto’s endpoint management systems play a crucial role in providing secure access to resources, ensuring that all devices are compliant with security standards. Apporto’s endpoint security solutions are integral to this process, ensuring that sensitive data and systems are protected.
With Apporto’s innovations, such as enhanced screen sharing and desktop control, we can facilitate an interactive and engaging learning and teaching experience. This can be achieved regardless of physical location, encouraging students and faculty to work together in real-time. This fosters a sense of teamwork and promotes an active, engaged learning process that is both more enjoyable and effective.
In response to the growing importance of cybersecurity, Apporto offers Modular Cyber Labs that allow students and tutors to quickly build, load, save, adapt, and attack fully operational network environments. This hands-on learning environment is completely isolated from the campus network, providing a safe space for experimentation and skill development.
Protecting Against Cyber Threats
Apporto’s endpoint management efforts are pivotal in safeguarding against cyber threats by ensuring that all devices connected to the network are secure, authorized to access resources, and user-friendly.
Their robust endpoint management strategy plays a vital role in preventing cyber attacks by swiftly identifying and addressing vulnerabilities, detecting and responding to threats, and maintaining compliance with security policies and regulations.
By implementing a unified endpoint management (UEM) solution, Apporto empowers organizations with complete visibility and control over all endpoints, significantly reducing the risk of cyber attacks and data breaches.
Unburdening IT Teams with Unified Endpoint Management to Focus on What Matters
The administrative burden on IT teams in educational institutions can often be overwhelming. With advanced remote management capabilities, Apporto allows IT teams to monitor and manage endpoint devices and network access from any location, ensuring compliance and security.
Apporto significantly lightens this load by managing all virtual infrastructure, software deployment, backup, recovery, and even antivirus. This level of support simplifies managing and configuring endpoint devices, freeing up IT teams to concentrate on higher-priority tasks that improve the educational experience.
Benefits of Unified Endpoint Management (UEM)
Apporto’s unified endpoint management (UEM) offers numerous benefits to educational institutions, including enhanced security, increased productivity, reduced costs, and improved compliance. By providing a centralized console for managing all endpoints, Apporto allows IT teams to monitor and manage devices, applications, and data in real-time.
This capability enables organizations to respond swiftly to security threats, reduce downtime, and boost overall efficiency. Furthermore, Apporto simplifies endpoint management by automating routine tasks such as patch management and software updates, ensuring that educational environments remain secure and operationally efficient.
Reducing Costs While Enhancing Flexibility with Mobile Devices
Financial efficiency is another important aspect of Apporto’s offering for educational institutions that can experience up to 50-70% lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) with Apporto’s straightforward, all-inclusive subscription model. This approach reduces hidden costs and makes expenses predictable, allowing for improved financial planning and resource allocation.
This approach not only reduces hidden costs but also ensures that corporate data is protected from vulnerabilities. Apporto’s endpoint management solution provides a cost-effective and flexible approach to managing endpoint devices, ensuring security and operational efficiency.
Apporto also offers versatile deployment options, including cloud, on-prem, or a hybrid approach. Compatible with AWS, Azure, and on-premises solutions, Apporto provides educational institutions with comprehensive coverage for flexible and scalable computing needs based on user preferences.
Delivering a Superior User Experience with Endpoint Devices
The virtual desktop solution offered by Apporto is genuinely next-generation. It utilizes advanced compression, geo-optimization, and autoscaling to provide a superior experience directly in the browser.
With features such as running at up to 60fps and supporting up to three screens, students can enjoy a seamless, high-performance interface. Launching a desktop with a single click from the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) via LTI integration has never been easier. Apporto’s mobile device management (MDM) tools ensure that mobile devices are securely managed and monitored, providing a seamless user experience.
Apporto’s VLE also enhances online learning by enabling teachers to view all student screens simultaneously, ensuring active engagement. With features like hand-raising for communication and screen sharing, teachers can easily interact with and assist students in real time, creating a more interactive and supportive digital learning environment.
The mobile device management (MDM) capabilities of Apporto distinguish it from other solutions, focusing exclusively on the management of mobile devices within the broader context of enterprise mobility.
Moreover, Apporto’s Cloud Mounter integrates with major cloud providers such as OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, and Google Drive, as well as supporting on-premises storage. This allows for easy access to files, streamlining management and collaboration. Users can efficiently access, manage, and share files across platforms, enhancing productivity and simplifying workflows.
Advancing Digital Equality for All Students
By leveling the educational playing field, Apporto enables any device to become a fully capable workstation, removing financial barriers to education. By effectively managing mobile devices, Apporto ensures that all students have secure and equal access to educational resources, regardless of their device.
This ensures that all students can have the opportunity to learn and succeed, regardless of their economic background. Additionally, built-in learner analytics empower tutors to track and support student learning, making education more inclusive and effective.
Learn More About Apporto and IGEL for Education
Visit Apporto’s IGEL Ready Showcase page [here] to learn more. To explore the IGEL Ready ecosystem of solutions, visit igel.com/ready.
