Application Streaming

What is Application Streaming?

Application streaming is an alternative to installing applications locally on individual PC’s.

As an alternative to completely installing a Windows®-based program on a PC or lengthy downloads from the internet, the application is streamed from a central server where only the parts of the application required by the user are installed for immediate use. As additional functionality is required by the user these portions of the application are streamed on demand. When the user has finished with the application, they can choose to completely remove all components from the client, as if the application was never there.

Somewhere between 10% and 20% of any given Windows application needs to reside on a staff member's system most of the time. If a staff member's system is connected to the "application streaming" portal using a broadband network, going from zero to application in use could require only a few seconds of time. When that staff member doesn't need the application it could either 1) stay around for the next use or 2) be removed from their system and go back into the organization's license pool.

Reducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Through the adoption of application streaming technology, IT departments are able to run more efficiently by reducing the time, resources and cost of deploying, upgrading and supporting applications. End users no longer lose productivity while waiting for the deployment of new applications, upgrades and patches.

Applications Available Anywhere, to Anyone, at Any Time

Application streaming allows all applications to be instantly available to any user, anywhere in the world. Users requests for delivering and updating applications will become a distant memory. Whether the user is on their own machine or that of a colleague, applications are available for immediate use. IT administrators simply manage user groups to determine which set of applications are available to each.

Why Should Your Organization Care?

There are many reasons why this technology should be of interest to most organizations. Some of these are:

The cost of installation is sharply reduced. Each staff member’s requirements can be noted and the system set up to deliver what’s needed when the staff member logs into the network.

The cost of upgrading software is also reduced. When the organization decides to move to a new version of a software product, it’s a simple matter to tell the application streaming software to deliver the new version when the user logs in.

The cost of software licenses and license administration can be reduced. The organization only needs to acquire enough licenses to handle what’s being done now, not enough for everyone to have a license. This means that organizations having worldwide operations should be able purchase much fewer licenses. Systems not in use don’t need to be a “license prison.”

How do you install a streamed application?

Enter the URL of the Streaming Portal in a browser window
Install the Click Manageware Application Manager Client
Click the desired application link to begin streaming…