Posts by Phil Spitze
Expert advice and fun updates exploring the world of software delivery and deployment, application virtualization, the student experience, VDI, End-User Computing and app stores in Higher Education and beyond...

Examining the costs of delivering software apps in Higher Education
One of the unique challenges in managing computing in a university is how to deliver apps to students in a cost-effective manner, while ensuring a good user experience...

Using RDS to deliver apps and alternative software deployment solutions
Instead of a full on VDI deployment, many universities often choose to use 'app remoting' or an RDS solution to deliver software to their students, often because it’s a less expensive way of doing so than VDI. But is this the right way to go?

How to fix VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) to improve how you deliver applications
VDI was set to be the next big revolution in virtualization. But for universities, it failed to meet the demanding needs of students. We look at alternatives to VDI for application and software delivery.