Case Studies
Marix Technologies
A Successful ASP Business Model
Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Marix (previously, "FreeDesk.com") is an Application Service Provider (ASP) that specializes in providing free, web-based solutions. Marix provides a service that allows access to powerful office applications via the Internet from any computer, anytime, through any supported browser. Users can either rent or buy the Marix applications after a free trial period. Marix chose Propalms web-enabling software to replace Citrix® MetaFrame™ software. It is key to centrally managing and delivering applications via the web.
The company switched to Propalms to enable its applications to be usable and deployable over the web.
Hot New Industry
After considering solutions from a range of vendors, Marix chose Propalms web-enabling software.
Utilizing Propalms, Marix was able to immediately web-enable several server-based applications, such as a word processor, a spreadsheet, a presentation and graphics program, a webpage editor, and an email package. Propalms allowed Marix to web-enable all of these applications without any software rewrites. Best of all, Propalms enables the Marix system to run on a range of platforms, such as Linux®, UNIX® and Windows® NT.
Immediately Web-enable Several Applications
Canaveral iQ from Propalms is an application management platform that allows both expert and novice IT managers to centrally deploy and manage Windows-based applications. In the past year, New Moon Canaveral iQ from Propalms has garnered significant worldwide attention as a simple, intelligent and cost-effective alternative to Citrix® MetaFrame. Hundreds of educational institutions around the world have deployed Propalms solutions to help extend the life of existing PCs and applications and reduce IT spend through centralized computing.
According to Nate Griffin, President of Stormwood, Inc., a Premier reseller of Canaveral iQ and the channel partner involved with Hancock County Schools, "Canaveral iQ is an intelligent alternative to Citrix® for most educational organizations. Propalms offers educational pricing which is extremely attractive to many school districts where recent budget cuts have made adopting any new technology a challenge. Propalms software makes central deployment and management of server-based applications not only simple and intelligent, but significantly more cost-effective. If a school district needs more 'bang for the buck' this is a sure-fire way to get it. We never hesitate to recommend the Canaveral IQ solution."
Beneficial Results
Instant web-enabling of applications without a rewrite Sharper competitive edge through increased speed and performance Expanded customer base via multi-platform capabilities (Linux, UNIX, etc.) Lower administration and overhead through centralized deployment and management Building for the Future
Propalms has also provided Marix with a clear roadmap. The company plans to bring the combination of applications delivered via Propalms, and files delivered via PC Share, to other environments . such as major web portals. This will allow Marix to expand its offerings and deliver additional value to its users.
The Challenge
The challenge Marix faced was finding a single web-enabling solution that could quickly web-enable a number of applications, running on different platforms, and then deploy them over the web.
The Solution
Utilizing Propalms, Marix was able to immediately web-enable several server-based applications, without any software rewrites.
The Benefits
Instant web-enabling of applications Sharper competitive edge through increased speed and performance Expanded customer base via multi-platform capabilities
Customer Testimonial
"We looked at competing solutions like Citrix®, but the one that performed the best was Propalms...Propalms is just so much further ahead than all other products we looked at - it's going to take our company to the future."
Joe Caldwell, CEO,Marix Technologies
The company switched to Propalms to enable its applications to be usable and deployable over the web.
