Amazon AppStream 2.0 is a fully managed application streaming service that allows users to access desktop applications from anywhere, on any device, without needing to install anything locally. Applications are hosted and run on AWS infrastructure, with automatic scaling, robust security, and centralized management. This enables organizations to deliver software as a service (SaaS) without rewriting code or managing on-premises infrastructure.

Key Features

Application Streaming Delivers desktop applications to users’ devices via secure streaming.

• No local installation required
• Works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebooks, and web browsers
• Single application window streaming (not full desktop)

Scalability and Performance Scales globally and on-demand to support any number of users.

• Multi-session capability (multiple users on a single instance)
• Optimized compute, memory, and storage configurations

Security Provides robust security for applications and data.

• Data never stored on user devices
• Encryption in transit and at rest
• Network and web application firewalls

Centralized Management Simplifies application management and updates.

• Single version of each application
• Automatic updates for all users

Remote Work and Access Enables secure remote access to applications.

• Access from anywhere, on any device
• Ideal for remote teams, training, and software trials

Benefits

Cost and Infrastructure Reduction Eliminates the need for on-premises infrastructure and reduces IT management overhead.

• Pay-as-you-go pricing with no upfront investment
• No infrastructure to maintain

Accelerated Time to Market Enables rapid SaaS conversion of desktop applications without code rewriting.

• Faster deployment compared to traditional redevelopment

Flexibility and Scalability Supports a wide range of user needs and scales instantly.

• Global reach and instant scaling
• Multi-session capability reduces costs

Enhanced Security Utilizes AWS’s robust security infrastructure.

• Data protection and encryption
• Minimizes risk of data loss on user devices

Improved Productivity Empowers remote and distributed workforces.

• Consistent access to applications
• Reduces downtime with 99.9% uptime SLA