What is our primary use case?
HP Anywhere is a remote desktop streaming solution that sends out encrypted pixels, ensuring there is no data leakage while providing high-performance graphics and smooth remote workflows.
I use HP Anywhere in healthcare with imaging, for example, radiology; it works great with healthcare, media for VFX, architecture, CAD, and 3D modeling, as well as secure remote stations, which are ideal for financial institutions or government institutions.
While discussing my main use case, I mention that HP Anywhere is going into end of life, and it can be utilized in industries like media and healthcare due to the image processing, especially in radiology.
I believe HP Anywhere is best suited for media and creative studios due to its strong encryption and low latency streaming, making it particularly effective in healthcare and regulated industries.
How has it helped my organization?
HP Anywhere has positively impacted my organization by providing global support and compatibility with any cloud provider, including AWS, Azure, Google, and private clouds, enhancing hybrid workforces and allowing employees to work anywhere.
Productivity has improved significantly with the high-performance remote access and no VPN disconnect issues, allowing for powerful workstations and data remaining secure in the data center.
What is most valuable?
The best features of HP Anywhere include no VPN required, multi-cloud flexibility, zero trust, and great performance over distances.
The most valuable feature for organizations is performance over distance, as HP Anywhere serves as a remote desktop application that works seamlessly for employees throughout the United States, making it a strong competitor with VMware or Citrix.
Regarding the features of HP Anywhere, I believe I have covered them, and it is a plus that no VPN is required, as historical VPN usage has often resulted in disconnects.
What needs improvement?
HP Anywhere is at the end of life, with no new features or support being added, and it seems like HP is not prioritizing its development anymore in the growing remote work market. The main competitors are Citrix, Nvidia, and VMware Horizon, and the product is being phased out.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working in my current field for over fifteen years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
HP Anywhere is indeed very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
HP Anywhere offers great scalability as it does not require any VPN connections, allowing easy access to a virtual desktop environment.
How are customer service and support?
HP's customer support is pretty solid; while it may not be the best, it is certainly good.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I previously used multiple solutions such as Citrix and Nvidia, but HP decided to create their application.
How was the initial setup?
The experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing was straightforward as the IT staff mainly handled it, while I solely observed cloud cost management through the AI capabilities. There was no additional cost since HP Anywhere is an HP application.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before selecting HP Anywhere, I evaluated other options such as VMware Horizon and Citrix HDX.
What other advice do I have?
HP Anywhere is utilized across public cloud, private cloud, hybrid cloud, and on-premises environments.
AWS is the cloud provider I see HP Anywhere deployed with most often, although I have also seen it a bit with Azure, but not at all with Google Cloud.
Regarding improvements, I appreciate that the AI focuses on bandwidth optimization and security anomalies, and it offers valuable information on pixel streaming for smoother remote access.
For those considering HP Anywhere, I advise recognizing that the product is at end of life, with no future developments, and if you are looking for VDIs, alternatives such as Citrix or Nvidia may be better. If you already have HP Anywhere, be aware it has been officially discontinued.
HP Anywhere is a wonderful remote desktop solution, but HP has chosen not to enhance it further. If you possess it, it remains a good tool, but it is important to acknowledge that it is at end of life with no future development planned, meaning customers will need to eventually transition to other remote desktop environments. I give this product a rating of eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
