AppsAnywhere 3.3: Streamlining software delivery

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At AppsAnywhere, we’re always looking for ways to enhance the experience for both IT admins and students. That’s why we’re excited to introduce AppsAnywhere 3.3, the latest version of our platform, packed with improvements to make software delivery even more efficient and customizable.

What’s New in AppsAnywhere 3.3?

This release brings two key new features: the Delivery Methods Dashboard and Custom Portal Links. Let’s dive into what they offer and how they can benefit your institution.

Delivery Methods Dashboard: Centralized management for IT admins

Managing software delivery across different technologies and configurations is at the heart of AppsAnywhere. With AppsAnywhere 3.3, we’re making it easier than ever for you to oversee and manage their delivery methods with the new Delivery Methods Dashboard.

This new view within the admin dashboard provides a centralized list of all configured delivery methods, allowing you to:

1. View All Configured Delivery Methods: Gain a comprehensive overview of all delivery methods in use.​
2. Apply Filters and Sorting: Organize and locate specific delivery methods quickly.​
3. Optimize Software Delivery: Ensure each application reaches students via the most effective method based on device type, location, and other contextual factors.​

This enhancement empowers you to manage software distribution more effectively, reducing complexities and improving response times.​

Custom Portal Links: Personalize and enhance user support

Every institution has unique needs, and AppsAnywhere 3.3 introduces Custom Portal Links to help tailor the user experience. This new feature allows you to place two custom links in key locations within the AppsAnywhere portal:

1. Login Portal Link – Add a support link or any other helpful resource directly on the login page. This is perfect for assisting students who may have trouble signing in or need additional guidance.
2. Custom Portal Link – Place a link within the AppsAnywhere portal itself, directing students and staff to any resource that benefits their experience, such as IT help pages, learning resources, or campus announcements.

With these customizable links, you can improve user engagement and support by guiding students and staff to the information they need, right when they need it.

Discover existing features for a fully centralized software management solution

AppsAnywhere 3.3 integrates seamlessly with our robust set of existing features, ensuring a comprehensive and user-friendly platform. Key features include:​

Smart Prioritization of Delivery Methods

Set multiple delivery methods for each application and prioritize them based on factors like device type, operating system, and user location. AppsAnywhere intelligently selects the optimal delivery method, ensuring efficient and context-aware software access.  

Automated App Licensing

Streamline the deployment of ready-to-use applications with automatic licensing upon launch, simplifying the user experience and reducing administrative overhead.  

Search-Driven User Interface

Enhance usability with a powerful search function that allows users to find and launch applications directly from the search results, saving time and effort.  

Categorization of Applications

Organize software into custom categories, such as course-specific or faculty-specific groups, simplifying navigation and access for users.  

Hardware Profiles

Detect device specifications such as RAM and GPU capabilities to tailor application delivery, ensuring optimal performance across diverse hardware configurations.

Pre-Launch Dialogs

Communicate essential information before application launch by creating custom messages for End User License Agreements, license keys, or usage instructions, ensuring users are well-informed.

See how Middlesex University are using AppsAnywhere for student-driven digital transformation

“We started with posters in AppsAnywhere-enabled labs and open spaces, and noticed students started gravitating towards those rooms. They were soon asking for AppsAnywhere labs, which then created momentum and helped with the cultural shift. Soon teaching staff were asking if they could use AppsAnywhere next semester, because it became so popular, and they could see the benefits” - Roger Fox, Operations Group Manager, Middlesex University.

Cloud Delivery

Our innovation doesn't stop with AppsAnywhere 3.3, we're constantly looking at ways to improve software access for students across the globe, and how we can empower IT admins to achieve this.

One of the key challenges for IT professionals in higher education is to deliver seamless access across all types of devices for all applications. With almost half of students using non-Windows devices, it is increasingly difficult for IT teams to balance competing demands with limited budget and resources, while maintaining student equity and enhancing experience.

Cloud Delivery is our answer to your VDI needs. You're able to launch any Windows app on a non-Windows device, and provide apps on under-powered Windows devices, without the need to set-up and manage your own VDI (virtual desktop infrastructure).

Native to AppsAnywhere, Cloud Delivery is a tailored, cost-effective, and scalable solution that is changing how applications are delivered and accessed. It delivers applications directly to users’ devices without the need to stream full virtual desktops, so you can better support hybrid learning and BYOD at your institution.

Centralised software delivery management

Interested to see how AppsAnywhere can help your institution with centralized software delivery?
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