HP Anyware

What HP Anyware is

HP Anyware provides secure remote access to remote or virtual desktops for knowledge workers and power users, including people running graphics-intensive applications. Its PCoIP technology compresses and encrypts the computing experience, then sends pixels to end-user devices. Hosts can run Windows, Linux, or macOS, with endpoints including Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chrome OS. The Anyware Connector brokers desktops or workstations across AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and on-premises environments. With Anyware Manager, it supports user authentication and entitlement, including multifactor authentication, and secure connectivity without a dedicated VPN. Connection management options also include Leostream and Horizon. PCoIP Ultra supports lossless image delivery with bit-exact color accuracy and is optimized for high frame rates and high-resolution content. Sessions are encrypted, and clients can use certificate verification to check host identity, with high, medium, and low security modes. Subscriptions include support and updates for Anyware Agents, Clients, and Manager. Pricing starts at $150/user/yr; subscriptions are available for one or three years based on concurrent connections, with a five-connection minimum order.

Who it suits

HP Anyware suits organizations that need remote desktop access for knowledge workers or power users, including users of graphics-intensive applications. It can fit teams with cloud or on-premises desktop infrastructure and varied endpoint operating systems.

Limits

The entry-level Anyware Standard plan is CPU-only and built for everyday workloads. Anyware Professional is required for macOS host environments and provides GPU-enabled hosts. Subscriptions have a five-connection minimum order.

Getting started

1. Visit the HP Anyware product website.
2. Choose a one-year or three-year subscription based on concurrent PCoIP connections.
3. Select Anyware Standard for CPU-only everyday workloads or Professional for GPU-enabled hosts.
4. Order at least five concurrent connections.
5. Deploy the Anyware Connector for desktops or workstations in AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, or on premises.
6. Use an available client on Windows, Linux, macOS, Chrome OS, iOS, or Android.

Verdict

Choose HP Anyware if you need encrypted remote desktop access across cloud or on-premises environments, especially for graphics-intensive work. Its plans start at $150/user/yr, and buyers needing macOS hosts must select Professional; those requiring a product tested on Google Cloud Platform should consider the documented testing limitation.