Bring Your Own (BYO) and AppZero for Windows Desktop

Citrix’s “BYO Index”, published in July 2011, notes that executive interest in BYO is up 44% over last year, with 94% planning to have a formal BYO in place by mid-2013. 

AppZero for Windows Desktop is perfect for loosely managed environments such as app stores and byo initiatives.  AppZero for Windows Desktop packages up an application – without an OS – for copy and run deployment. 

The application is not installed, rather it runs in its own capsule making no changes to the underlying operating system.  This isolation also frees it from conflicts with other applications, one of the many benefits of application virtualization.

A leading analyst firm recommends application virtualization for unmanaged environments – such as schools – stating the following savings:

• Reduced TCO: 3-5% in mature organizations; 5-7% in poorly managed groups
• 18% reduction in helpdesk calls, due in large part to reduced application conflict
• Potential to reduce costs of test, packaging , and support by 60%

AppZero for Windows Desktop kick starts the savings by being available at no charge at any quantity..