Palo Alto, 7/15/2024 – Apporto is proud to announce that it has been selected by Microsoft as a recommended partner solution for customers transitioning from Azure Lab Services. This significant endorsement highlights Apporto’s commitment to delivering next-generation, education-focused virtual lab solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of educational institutions and organizations worldwide.
Azure Lab Services Retirement
Microsoft has officially announced the retirement of Azure Lab Services. As part of this transition, Microsoft is guiding its customers towards alternative solutions that offer enhanced features and seamless integration. Apporto has been identified as a leading partner to support this migration.
Transition to Apporto’s Innovative Desktop Solution
Apporto’s virtual lab solutions are designed to provide a comprehensive and user-friendly experience for educational settings. Our platform features a variety of unique capabilities:
- Browser-Based: No downloads or installation, accessible from any device.
- Windows, Linux, and Mac desktops
- Real-time Collaboration: Integrated chat, voice, desktop sharing, and control.
- Over-the-Shoulder Monitoring: Real-time monitoring capabilities for instructors.
- WebUSB: Support for USB-connected devices and storage solutions
- Cloud Mounter: Integrates with OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, and supports on-prem storage.
- Learning Management Systems (LMS) Integration: Seamless integration with popular LMS platforms.
These capabilities, supported by our managed migration service, make transitioning to Apporto exceptionally smooth and effortless. For detailed information on our offerings, please visit our Apporto Virtual Labs page.
Early Transition Customers Report Positive Experiences
Several institutions have already begun transitioning to Apporto’s virtual lab solutions, with overwhelmingly positive feedback. One such early adopter is DeVry University, which has reported significant improvements and satisfaction with Apporto’s platform.
“We’re excited to partner with Apporto as an “early adopter” to migrate from Azure Lab Services (ALS) to Apporto’s Persistent Desktop solution. Our engagement with the Apporto Team helps drive innovation and satisfies our university goals to enhance student outcomes, simplify backend support processes, and improve the end-to-end experience for our students and faculty.
Initial testing has shown significant performance gains compared to using Azure Lab Services. With Apporto’s seamless integration with Canvas LMS, students will have one-click access to their virtual desktop and spend less time waiting for their virtual desktop to start!” -Phillip R. Barton, IT Solutions Manager, Learning Technologies, DeVry University
Looking Ahead
Apporto is excited about this partnership with Microsoft and welcomes Azure Lab Services customers to our platform. Based on the work we have already done with Microsoft and Azure Lab Services customers, we are committed to providing a seamless transition and continuing to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of modern education. As we welcome Azure Lab Services customers, we are proud to cement our position as the leader in delivering next-generation virtual labs and learning technologies.
About Apporto
Apporto is a leader in desktop virtualization technologies, delivering next-generation Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions with a people-first approach. As an employee-owned company, we prioritize people over profits, crafting technology that genuinely serves our customers.
We are a community of passionate individuals united by a vision to bridge the gap between technological innovation and practical needs. Unlike private-equity-driven entities, we focus on delivering value, fostering trust, and nurturing long-term relationships.
Recognized in Gartner’s 2023 Magic Quadrant for DaaS, Apporto is the highest-rated DaaS provider in Gartner’s Voice of the Customer report, with a 100% “Would Recommend” rating on Gartner Peer Insights. We boast a 92 Net Promoter Score (NPS), a 94% customer renewal rate, and over 2.5 million desktops delivered.
Contact Information
For more information about transitioning to Apporto’s virtual lab solutions, please visit Apporto’s website or contact our support team at [email protected].
Contact Information:
Connie Jiang
Marketing Specialist
Apporto
Email: [email protected]
www.apporto.com