Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) vs. Firework by Startpack

Using Microsoft Teams for small or large meetings is a great way to communicate and collaborate. Microsoft Application Virtualization is a terrific tool for presenting and sharing information, and its storage capacity is also excellent. Installing and centrally administering specialized apps to control who has access to it is one of the features I value most about this software. It also provides a separate UI for tracking the app's accesses. This program is not suitable for freelancers or clients that operate alone.

Incentivized

If you need to communicate through multiple apps e.g. Gmail, Slack, Whats App, and you want everything in one place - Firework is definitely your thing. Also perfect for people who have to track the time they spend on certain tasks. Firework would be useless for people who don't care about productivity and getting things done as fast as possible.

• Install Software based on AD group assignment
• Safely and quickly uninstall from devices
• Updating is a bit more difficult but manageable.

Incentivized

• It's really easy to use; I don't know of any other software that's this easy and convenient
• UI is very straightforward and simple
• It speeds up work process, as you no longer need to waste time switching tabs in order to find some crucial information
• Helps declutter your work PC
• It usually launches way faster than a browser

• Unfortunately it will be replaced by MSIX

Incentivized

• You have to pay for the most useful features
• Lack of extensions (there are basic things like ad-block, but if you need something specific you'll have a hard time)
• It's not clear how and where exactly the passwords are stored

APP-V is no longer a supported technology and is on the way out, only on legacy support at this time. The changes in security emphasis in windows, as well as the changes in software development have meant that APP-V is no longer able to correctly package software. It has been superseded by the MSIX format and distribution via the Microsoft Store for Business.

Incentivized

Microsoft Teams is included in our current Office 365 product set; therefore, there is no additional fee to use the application. It saves our company money by not having to pay for Slack or another internal chat service. For us, Microsoft Teams has a better user experience and product features. Teams' usability is higher than Slack's since it has access to OneDrive, email, and OneNote applications. Screen sharing, chat, and file-sharing operate smoothly, and the performance appears great.

Incentivized

• Some applications may be slower
• Interaction between several applications can be better

Incentivized

• You're way more productive when all of your tools are easily accessible
• Health benefits! It prevents your mental state from deteriorating, it saves at least 10-15 minutes per day, and there's no need to be anxious while trying to remember the password from your work email again