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What is Amazon WorkSpaces?
Amazon WorkSpaces is a managed, secure cloud desktop service. Amazon WorkSpaces can provision either Windows or Linux desktops in just a few minutes and quickly scale to provide thousands of desktops to workers across the globe. Amazon WorkSpaces helps eliminate the complexity in managing hardware inventory, OS versions and patches, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), which helps simplify your desktop delivery strategy.
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85 Likeliness to Recommend
90 Plan to Renew
82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
+89 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Amazon WorkSpaces?
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Inspires Innovation
- Caring
- Respectful
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Feature Ratings
Bulk Patching and Updates
Desktop Environment
Desktop Management
Outsourced Backend Administration
Per Unit Time Pricing
Secure Connectivity
Multi Tenant Architecture
Device Support
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Vendor Support
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Business Value Created
Ease of Data Integration
Availability and Quality of Training
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Amazon WorkSpaces Reviews
Evan A.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Construction
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jul 2024
A Review of Amazon Workspaces
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Amazon WorkSpaces from other similar products?
Giving everyone on the team access to powerful software and data from anywhere with an internet connection.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
It's a cloud-based desktop environment.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Nothing at the moment
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Amazon Workspaces is a good fit for administrative tasks or project management software that can run smoothly in the cloud.
Pros
- Caring
- Fair
- Transparent
- Friendly Negotiation
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Obaib E.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Energy
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted May 2024
Solid foundation with potential for enhancements.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Amazon WorkSpaces from other similar products?
Amazon WorkSpaces sets itself apart with seamless AWS integration for scalability, robust security features, flexibility in OS and configurations, cost-effective pricing models, managed services, and global availability, making it a comprehensive cloud-based desktop solution.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
My favorite aspect of Amazon WorkSpaces is its seamless scalability and integration with the broader AWS ecosystem. It offers unparalleled flexibility and reliability, allowing businesses to scale their virtual desktop infrastructure effortlessly while leveraging the extensive suite of AWS services for enhanced functionality and performance.
What do you dislike most about this product?
One aspect I find challenging with Amazon WorkSpaces is the learning curve associated with configuring and managing the service, particularly for users new to AWS. Additionally, while the platform offers a wide range of features, some advanced functionalities may require additional customization or integration efforts, which can be time-consuming.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Consider your needs, explore pricing models, leverage AWS expertise, pilot test for performance, prioritize security, and stay updated on new features for optimal adoption of Amazon WorkSpaces.
Pros
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Unique Features
- Effective Service
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Nisha G.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: Vendor Management and Renewal
Submitted May 2024
Fantastic product
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Amazon WorkSpaces from other similar products?
Eliminate need to procure and deploy hardware or install complex software
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Amazon Linux, cloud based Microsoft windows
What do you dislike most about this product?
Nothing as
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Excellent product
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing