Omnissa Horizon Virtual Apps and Desktops
by Carahsoft Technology Corporation
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Omnissa Horizon is a comprehensive virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) solution that delivers secure, high-performance virtual desktops and applications across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. It includes two core products—Horizon 8 and Horizon Cloud Service—and is enhanced by tools like App Volumes, Dynamic Environment Manager, and Workspace ONE UEM. Horizon enables centralized management, real-time application delivery, and seamless user experiences across any device, anywhere.
Who Benefits
- IT administrators and system architects seeking centralized control, simplified app delivery, and streamlined policy management
- Enterprises and SMBs with remote, hybrid, or global workforces
- Organizations in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, finance, government) requiring strong data security and compliance
- Educational institutions supporting virtual labs and remote learning
Customer Needs and Pain Points Addressed
- Complex IT environments: Horizon simplifies management across diverse infrastructures with a single pane of glass for monitoring, provisioning, and policy enforcement
- Security concerns: Centralized desktops and apps reduce endpoint vulnerabilities, support zero-trust architectures, and ensure no data resides on local devices
- Remote and hybrid work enablement: Delivers consistent, high-quality user experiences regardless of location or device, with adaptive protocols like Blast Extreme
- Application Lifecycle Management: App Volumes accelerate application provisioning and updates without disrupting users
- IT resource constraints: Managed services like Horizon Accelerator reduce operational overhead and speed up deployment timelines
Whether you're modernizing legacy VDI, enabling a distributed workforce, or seeking to reduce IT complexity, Omnissa Horizon offers a flexible, secure, and future-ready platform to meet your needs.